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Faro Airport to Salema
Salema is easily reachable from Faro airport by car, bus, taxi or train.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
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AIRPORT SHUTTLE
A2BTransfers provide bookings online, over the phone or by email, for private airport transfers.
Shuttle Bus €45Private Car €85
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are frequent Trains running into Lagos from there you can continue to Salema by Taxi. Or you can jump on a local bus and arrive in Salema via Lagos.
Local Bus €15Train & Taxi €30
Welcome to Salema
The road that leads into Salema provides your first glimpse of the sparkling blue Atlantic and long stretch of beach that’s the heart of this fishing village. Visit from May through mid-October to soak up the sun. Relax on the beach, or wander the coastal paths that lead to small coves. When you’re hungry this small village’s handful of restaurants provide plenty of choice, along with sunset sea views.
A Relaxing Holiday
Or come to Salema in the low season when the beach is all yours and, except for the crashing waves, very quiet. Whenever you visit you’ll find a pretty village with cobbled streets, traditional white washed homes, colourful fishing boats, and no discos – the perfect place for a relaxing holiday.
Activities In and Around Salema
A short drive away is the historic town of Lagos, with its marina, shops, bars, and outdoor markets. In the other direction is the town of Sagres where you’ll find Cape Vincent, the southwesternmost point in Portugal. The famous west coast surf beaches are in this area, only 20 minutes by car from Salema.
Golfing
The Boa Vista or Palmores golf courses are also within 20 minutes of Salema, with the Parque de Floresta golf course only 5 minutes away.
Mira Mar Restaurant
“Wonderful views, friendly and helpful staff and the chef’s cooking is superb, they only use fresh food and plenty of variety all cooked to perfection using the herbs planted in all the pots around the terrace”.
Mira Mar Restaurant
Travessa Mira Mar 6
( +351 ) 919 560 339
Corsarios Restaurant
"This is a family run restaurant and it shows in the service you get, from Moma Rosa cooking and her sons and partners serving, the service could not be better. The food on offer is excellent, you can go english, but the specials that are offered, fish, rabbit, etc are great."
Corsarios Restaurant
Main Sq, Salema
( +351 ) 265 526 600
Agua Na Boca Restaurant
“The staff were knowledgeable, helpful and great. The octopus casserole with squid and clams was absolutely phenomenal. The rabbit was superb and tender where the meat just fell off the bone. The tapas and for soup where to die for”.
Agua Na Boca Restaurant
Rua Dos Pescadores 82
( +351 ) 282 695 651
Atlantico Restaurant
Restaurante Atlantico is the oldest restaurant in Salema with fresh fish every day and an ocean view from the beach.
Atlantico Restaurant
Praia Da Salema
( +351 ) 282 695 142
Bistro Central
“The potato gratin is a wonderful specialty and the fish is always amazing. It is definitely advisable to book during the holiday season, and when the evenings are warm there is a lovely outside seating area, which is covered when it's breezy. Well worth a visit”.
Bistro Central
Largo Da Liberdade 24
(+351 ) 934 194 215
Aventura Bar
“Lovely bar serving cocktails and beer. It has drinks for kids. Karl and Zoe are great hosts. Splendid start to an evening.”
Aventura Bar
Rua Dos Pescadores 80
Bread & Cake Van
For freshly baked bread, croissants and pastries there is a local Bread Van that opens its shutters around 9am daily (except Sun) in the Main Sq. Get there early as it sells out fast!
Bread & Cake Van
Main Sq, Salema
Daily Fish Van
Get down to the Main Sq in the mornings around 8:45 daily (except Sun) if you want to buy freshly caught fish from the surrounding beaches and bays.
Fish Van
Main Sq, Salema
Atabua Bar
“Great bar in Salema. Very friendly service and we are so glad we found this on our first night. The range of gins is fantastic and the cocktails are all well made. Make this your post beach stop at 6pm, take a seat outside and enjoy.”
Atabua Bar, Main St
Boia Bar Restaurant
"Is unbeatable in the quality and freshness of the fish, coming directly from Sagres. Simple, delicious meals and friendly staff, makes it a place not to miss on your next visit to Salema."
Restaurante Boia Bar,
Rua Dos Pescadores 101
( +351 ) 282 695 382
www.boiabar.com
Casa Pizza
“This is a lovely, family friendly restaurant with lovely sea views from the first floor. The service and food are great! The pizzas are great value (if you can't finish them you can take them home!)”
Casa Pizza Restaurant
Rua Dos Pescadores 100
(+351 ) 282 697 968
Restaurante Lourenço
“If you want delicious fresh fish, expertly cooked, this is the place to visit. This was our second visit and the experience was just as good as the first time. Our John Dory was delicious - probably the best we've ever tasted. If you love fish, try this place - you won't be disappointed.”
O Lourenço Restaurante
Rua 28 de Janeiro
( +351 ) 282 698 622
Local Mini Market
The local convenience store, where they have all that you will need on your holidays including freshly baked bread, vegetables, wine, beer, etc…
Supmercado, Main St
Walking Trials in the Algarve
This Guide to Walking Trails in the Algarve aims to enable the reader to discover the biodiversity of the Algarve, whether on foot, mountain bike or horseback.
Download this in-depth guide (13MB)
http://www.carvoeiro.com/pdf/TrailsInThe%20Algarve.pdf
Guided Cycling Tours
Discover the best bits of the Algarve with Musette Bike at Cycling Center Salema.
https://www.musette.bike/
