Is Salema the Algarve's Best-Kept Secret?

The charming seaside village of Salema in locatedfamilies with children wanting to ensure safety and
within the Costa Vincentina natural park in thefor those who want to be far from the madding
Western Algarve about half way between Lagos andcrowd. On an average summer day the beach still
Sagres the most westerly point in Europe.feels deserted but don't take our word for it, see for
So what makes Salema so special?yourself using the village beach web cam.
1) A picturesque village with special charmSalema restaurant web cam
A small but beautiful village, Salema is still mainly4) Restaurants offering mouth-watering fresh fish
populated by Portuguese with narrow lanes, littleThe three main restaurants in the village offer a wide
white cottages, and main square where you can buychoice of freshly cooked fish and local dishes including
fresh bread, fruit and fresh fish every day.Cataplana, grilled sardines and chicken piri piri and two
2) An indigenous small fishing fleetoffer fantastic views out over the Atlantic. There are
This tiny village is one of those rare beacha few small bars but village evenings are just as
communities where you can sit and watch thepeaceful and tranquil as during the day.
beautiful brightly coloured boats launched every dawn5) Local Leisure Resort
(today with the help of a little red tractor) to catchFor those wanting to venture outside the village
sea bass, bream, mackerel and sardines.there is a nearby 5 star golf and leisure resort called
3) Beautiful and unspoilt beachParque da Floresta, with luxurious spa, 18 hole course,
The beautiful and gently sloping beach is perfect forpools, tennis courts and much more.