Sunset at Sagres
If you're staying in Salema, one of the best day trips you can take is to the fascinating town of Sagres, located on Portugal's spectacular south-western tip. Just a short drive from Salema, Sagres offers dramatic coastal scenery, rich maritime history, world-famous surfing, fantastic restaurants and some of the most unforgettable sunsets in the Algarve.
~Sagres birdwatching festival with Simply Salema
Every October, the western Algarve welcomes thousands of nature lovers to one of Portugal's most celebrated wildlife events – the Sagres Birdwatching & Nature Activities Festival
The Benagil Cave, Algarve
Located on the Algarve coastline just east of our villas in Salema, the Benagil Cave has become one of Portugal’s most photographed natural wonders.
If you’re searching for beaches in the Algarve, you’re looking at one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The Algarve region of southern Portugal is famous for its golden sands, dramatic cliffs, hidden coves, and crystal-clear waters.
There’s a special window in the Algarve calendar – just before peak summer – when everything feels perfectly balanced. In […]
Tucked into the far western reaches of the Algarve, where the coast turns dramatic and the crowds thin to almost nothing, sits the village of Salema, undoubtedly a great base for those looking for hiking in the Algarve.
There’s a moment in the Algarve when everything softens. The heat of the day fades, the breeze picks up gently from the Atlantic and the light turns to liquid gold. This is golden hour in Salema
The western Algarve has a character all its own. While much of the region is known for lively resorts and busy summer beaches, the small coastal village of Salema offers something else.
Easter is one of the most rewarding times to visit the Algarve. Along the western coast, Salema offers a quieter, more refined alternative to the region’s busier resorts
The Algarve comes alive with colour, culture & celebration in spring. For those staying in one of our luxury villas in Salema this season, some exceptional events promise to make your escape unforgettable.