| The charming seaside village of Salema in located | | | | families with children wanting to ensure safety and |
| within the Costa Vincentina natural park in the | | | | for those who want to be far from the madding |
| Western Algarve about half way between Lagos and | | | | crowd. 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 charm | | | | Salema restaurant web cam |
| A small but beautiful village, Salema is still mainly | | | | 4) Restaurants offering mouth-watering fresh fish |
| populated by Portuguese with narrow lanes, little | | | | The three main restaurants in the village offer a wide |
| white cottages, and main square where you can buy | | | | choice 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 fleet | | | | offer fantastic views out over the Atlantic. There are |
| This tiny village is one of those rare beach | | | | a few small bars but village evenings are just as |
| communities where you can sit and watch the | | | | peaceful and tranquil as during the day. |
| beautiful brightly coloured boats launched every dawn | | | | 5) Local Leisure Resort |
| (today with the help of a little red tractor) to catch | | | | For 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 beach | | | | Parque da Floresta, with luxurious spa, 18 hole course, |
| The beautiful and gently sloping beach is perfect for | | | | pools, tennis courts and much more. |