Salema is easily accessible

Even more so as we’re here to help with all aspects of your villa holiday, including offering advice and guidance with your travel arrangements.

Flights to Portugal

Faro Airport is the closest airport to Salema. From Faro, Salema is a simple drive of just over an hour (64 miles/103km). Some Simply Salema guests choose to fly to Lisbon Airport. From Lisbon, the drive time to Salema is around 2 hours 45 minutes (190 miles/310 km).

Taxis

We can highly recommend our friendly local Salema taxi company – Vibel Taxis – for private airport transfers at competitive prices. Isabel and her small team know the Simply Salema villa collection well. Vibel Taxis are also ideal for taxis as required – and for day trips – during your holiday in Salema.

Car Hire

We’re pleased to have partnered with Lagorent, an excellent and reliable local car hire company who offer a professional and hassle-free service for guests of Simply Salema. To book your car, please contact them directly via Lagorent.com and mention ‘Simply Salema’.


Salema is easily accessible

Even more so as we’re here to help with all aspects of your villa holiday, including offering advice and guidance with your travel arrangements.

Flights to Portugal

Faro Airport is the closest airport to Salema. From Faro, Salema is a simple drive of just over an hour (64 miles/103km). Some Simply Salema guests choose to fly to Lisbon Airport. From Lisbon, the drive time to Salema is around 2 hours 45 minutes (190 miles/310 km).

Taxis

We can highly recommend our friendly local Salema taxi company – Vibel Taxis – for private airport transfers at competitive prices. Isabel and her small team know the Simply Salema villa collection well. Vibel Taxis are also ideal for taxis as required – and for day trips – during your holiday in Salema.

Car Hire

We’re pleased to have partnered with Lagorent, an excellent and reliable local car hire company who offer a professional and hassle-free service for guests of Simply Salema. To book your car, please contact them directly via Lagorent.com and mention ‘Simply Salema’.

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Holiday FAQs

What is included in the price?

You will have exclusive occupancy of your own private, luxury villa in the Algarve.
This includes crisp fresh bedding, towels, beach towels, WiFi, parking spaces, outdoor BBQ, heated pool, hot tub and games room with pool table and table tennis.

Are your villas suitable for families?

All of our villas are just a few minutes walk from the beach, they all have private heated pools (with separate children's pool), hot tubs, games rooms and en-suite bedrooms. When you book one of our villas, the whole place is yours, making them ideal for everyone. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway or looking for a safe place to take the kids we're confident you'll find what you are looking for.

Where are your villas located?

Our luxury Algarve villas are in the traditional fishing villa of Salema, on the western Algarve. They are about an hour's drive from Faro airport. When travelling to one of our villas, you will pass Quinta do Lago, Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimao, Lagos and Luz.

How can I check availability?

Open this link and search for your dates - it couldn't be easier! Alternatively, please contact us with specific requirements.

Is there someone available if we need assistance during our stay?

Yes - you will be given the direct personal contact details of our Resort Manager in Portugal.

What is there to do near the villas?

You'll have your own private pool, hot tub and games room and Salema has a truly world-class beach. Beyond your luxury villa popular activities include golf, surfing, hiking, dolphin watching, kayaking, boat trips and exploring nearby beaches and coastal trails. Nearby towns offer ample shopping opportunities and Salema itself has a number of top-notch restaurants.

Can I see more information about your villas?

Yes. You can browse our collection here: Our Villas

What is Airbnb Luxe?

Airbnb Luxe is a part of the Airbnb online marketplace for holiday accommodation reserved for properties which meet their highest, most stringent requirements. We are proud to say that we were invited become a part of this coveted community in 2026. You can read more about their requirements here. 

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