SALEMA Algarve’s Best-Kept Secret? Discovering Salema by Foot & Drone

Discovering Salema | Hidden Algarve Village with Stunning Sea Views 🌊

Where is Salema and what makes this peaceful Algarve fishing village so special? Nestled in the Vila do Bispo municipality, Salema is a small but vibrant village of just 200–300 residents (plus plenty of holiday homes!). Located about 30 minutes west of Lagos and close to Sagres, it’s the perfect blend of untouched nature, dramatic sea views, and authentic Portuguese charm.

In this video, we take a walking tour of Salema, starting with an aerial drone view that shows you exactly why this village is different: unlike many Algarve towns, almost every house here boasts an ocean view thanks to its hillside layout.

From pastelarias to beach restaurants, from Indian cuisine to fresh Portuguese seafood, Salema has a surprisingly rich variety of dining options. We'll see popular spots like:

🔴 Atlântico Café and Beach Flavours
🔴 Pastelaria Solmar
🔴 O Lourenço fish restaurant
🔴 The Spice Cottage (Indian)
🔴 Salema My Sushi
🔴 A Boia
🔴 Água na Boca
🔴 Atabua Gin Bar
🔴 Olhos n'Agua
🔴 Bar Aventura

🏥 Healthcare? Clinics and hospitals are nearby in Lagos, Praia da Luz, Portimão, and Faro. Check my map of Algarve private healthcare clinics https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edi...

🛒 Grocery shopping? Essentials in town, Intermarché in Budens, Lidl in Vila do Bispo, and big stores in Lagos. For serious retail therapy, Portimão is your closest mall destination.

🚍 Getting there: Drive or catch the Vamus bus from Lagos (~1 hour, €5.40 per trip). The A22 ends in Lagos, so you’ll take the EN125 westward.

🎣 Things to do in Salema:
✔️ Beach walks and dog-friendly coastline
✔️ Surfing (especially in winter)
✔️ Fishing and hiking the Costa Vicentina trails
✔️ Cycling, off-road biking, or just relaxing with good food and drinks

📍 Whether you’re planning to move to the Algarve, scouting property in Salema, or just visiting for the day, this is a must-watch video to get the full local perspective.

👇 Drop your questions in the comments or check the links below for maps, travel info, and my free Algarve relocation guide!

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