Salema

Salema is a small, isolated beach and fishing town in the Algarve. It's a great, quiet town for escaping the crowds, though it lacks the amenities and activities of the larger destinations.

Salema Halal Travel Guide

Historically, Salema has been a very small and secluded fishing village about halfway between Lagos_(Portugal)|Lagos and Sagres. The primary street in town, Rua de Pescadores, is home to a number of fisherman who still moor their boats on the shore and daily cast their nets. Recently and the development of large nearby resorts and apartment buildings on the outskirts of the town has threatened to overwhelm Salema's small-town feel, but it remains a fantastic out-of-the-way and laid-back small-town alternative to the big and busy tourist cities of the Algarve.

Travel to Salema

The train network in the Algarve ends at Lagos, so Salema is inaccessible by train. It's just off the N125 route from Lagos, and quite accessible by vehicle (though parking may be an issue during busy months). You can also take the bus from Lagos for a handful of Euros. Hiking from Lagos is also an option for the determined backpacker, using a combination of beach trails and roads, but the distance is rather long (just under 20km).

How to get around in Salema

Salema is a very small town. Regardless of where you are staying, you can reach the beach, internet cafe, and all major restaurants. The only exception is a large resort and golf course just north of the highway (N125), Parque da Floresta; the 4km walk is a bit long, but still doable if you're strolling to the beach for a day.

What to see in Salema

Despite significant local development of resorts and apartment buildings, Salema does not have many tourist attractions. Golf enthusiasts may be interested in the Parque da Floresta, an 18 hole course a couple of miles north of the town. Nearby day trips include Cape Sagres and Lagos, if you have a vehicle or don't mind paying the bus fee, where there are a larger number of clubs, bars, and museums.

Best things to do in Salema

Salema3 - Salema's beach is a sunny, cozy retreat from the crowded resort cities of the Algarve.

Salema's beach is one of the most pleasant and authentic segments of coast in Portugal. The stretch immediately in front of town has beach umbrellas and services in the European style, and while the coastline to the west is fairly rocky and the sandy beachline continues for more than a kilometer to the east. Fishing boats are drawn up on the beach to the side of the town, and several boats and moored fishing buoys are scattered within a few hundred feet of the shoreline, but they add to the ambiance, not detract.

Hiking opportunities are also in abundance; a series of cliff-top trails wind along the coast line, and small roads lead to smaller hideaways scattered in the hills and along the beaches. Biking opportunities along the same roads also abound.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Salema

As a small fishing village and the main purchasable item is seafood (much of which is sold to local restaurants for you to enjoy). The more traditional Algarve and Portuguese items, such as porcelain and green fruit cocktail, can mainly be found in larger towns like Lagos and Lisbon.

Halal Restaurants in Salema

Great food abounds at many of the local restaurants, including tasty quantities of fresh seafood.

Salema2 - Rua de Pescadores is home to most of Salema's restaurants.

• O Carapau Frances, Corner of Estr. EM537 and Largo de Liberdade. Open 7PM to 10:30PM. O Carapau is a small Greek and Portuguese restaurant right on the beach front, at the intersection of the town's two primary streets. They have a take-out service if you feel like staying in your room for the night, and their seafood pizza (pizza di mare) is to die for. Cash only.
• The Atlantico Restaurant & Bar, 1 Ria 28 de Janeiro, 282 695 142. Open noon to midnight. A sizable establishment and the Atlantico features a short stairway right down to the beach (and the town's only ATM out front). The seafood, of course, is fresh and tasty, and the restaurant features one of the more well-stocked bars in town.
• The Salema Market, located partway up the Rua de Pescadores, offers a variety of foods to support your picnicking needs, including bread, olives, fruit cocktail, cheeses, and other produce. Open 8AM to 8PM.
• Mira Mar Restaurant, Travessa Mira Mar 6, 919 560 339. Open noon to midnight. Mira Mar is a more expensive but worthwhile proposition, located at the base of Rua de Pescadores, near the beach. Their whitefish is quite tasty, and the bar makes a sangria that will forever alter your sangria standards.

• Restaurante O Lourenco | Rua 28 deJaneiro, Salema, 8650 Vila do BispoJust north of the main harbour, on the back road to Figueira ☎ +351 282-698-622 Fantastic venue for fresh fish, beautifully cooked. Great service by friendly waiters. All for a decent price. Sit inside or on the terrace across the cobbled lane.

While Salema isn't much of a nightclub town and there are a few cafes worth checking out, mainly on Rua de Pescadores. Enjoy your favorite cocktails, but make sure you also sample Portugal's delicious green at least once.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Salema

Salema - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Salema, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Salema. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Salema and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Salema. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Salema. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inSalema: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Salema.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

The number of apartments and resorts have exploded in and near Salema, but there are still a number of smaller, more authentic places to hang your hat:

Salema4 - Two of Salema's hotels, very close to the beach and downtown, are the Pension a Mare (from which this picture was taken) and the Hotel Residencial Salema (the tall building to the right).

• Pension a Mare - ☎ +351 282 695 165 A Maré, Praia de Salema. This small set of apartments and rooms sits on a hill overlooking the center of town, right off the primary street into town and above the bus stop. Balconies and breakfast are included in your stay, and fully-furnished pensions, or apartments, are well-maintained and very cozy. Prices range from 50 to 90 Euros.

• Salema Beach Village - Praia da Salema, 8650-060, Vila do Bispo, Portugal

• Hotel Residencial Salema - R. 28 De Janeiro and Praia Da Salema, 282 695 328. The large building right off the beach and behind The Atlantico is hard to miss. While it's not much to look at and the location and views are fantastic and prices are reasonable (50-80 Euros).

• Random houses: It may seem strange to Americans, but when you arrive in town during the off-season and there is a very good chance that you will be invited to rent a room or apartment in someone's private home. While it's a pretty good value, it's best if you don't rely on it, especially if you're traveling during the tourist season.

Telecommunications in Salema

There is a small internet cafe a hundred feet or so from the beach, on the other side of The Atlantico and off the junction of Hotel Residencial Salema. There is also a payphone in the center of town, at the intersection of both primary streets and to the side of O Carapau Frances. Other than these two methods and the town is relatively isolated.

Travel Next

Driving west along N125 takes you to another small town, Vila do Bispo, before continuing to Cape Sagres. Driving east along N125 will take you into Lagos, from which point you can drive north to explore Portugal's western coastline or continue east by road or rail to the remainder of the Algarve.

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