Coast/Beach
Rather like Angel's View itself, the climate at Salema is heavenly! Algarve gets more hours of sunshine each year than California. Average temperatures range from around 15℃ in December, January and February to 30℃ at the height of summer, although the cooling sea breezes ensure that it never becomes stiflingly hot. Even in March and November, the weather is often sunny enough, and the water warm enough for enjoyable swimming in the sea, and some hardy souls swim all the year round.
Salema is an EU award-winning beach for its safe, gentle swimming – ideal for small children and families.
Figueira, about a mile along the coast, offers total seclusion at the bottom of a delightful little valley. There is a ruined fort on the cliffs above the beach to add a further touch of romance. Because of the walk, it is never crowded and frequently deserted, although its seclusion does attract the occasional naturist. There are just too many lovely beaches to mention – all different.
Other Activities
There are all the usual holiday activities on offer, horse riding, spa treatments, paragliding; world class golf and surfing, plenty for children do to or just sit and soak up the sun and do nothing!
Leisure Activities
Sports & Adventure
The beauty of the area is that you have different landscapes and activities in close proximity.
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A must-go-to place for pottery fans (10 mins away) -
Nearby display of fantastic tiles – azulejos – handpainted locally
Just a couple of miles away from the beach and you will see the traditional side to the Algarve, with rural villages and farming practices that have not changed in centuries.
The Algarve has numerous markets in various towns and villages and like the rest of Portugal have any festivals – a local one in September is the 'batata doce' – the Sweet Potato festival!
