{"id":2796,"date":"2012-05-18T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2012-05-18T08:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vintageholidays.co.uk\/?p=2796"},"modified":"2012-05-18T09:00:38","modified_gmt":"2012-05-18T08:00:38","slug":"salema-beach-the-algarves-best-kept-secret","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vintagetravel.co.uk\/blog\/salema-beach-the-algarves-best-kept-secret\/","title":{"rendered":"Salema Beach \u2013 The Algarve\u2019s best kept secret!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to know what\u2019s one of the Algarve\u2019s best kept secrets? – Salema beach on the western side of the Algarve. According to a top American travel publication, Travel & Leisure that is, which ranked Salema in 15th<\/sup> position for being one of the most secluded and tranquil beaches in the world.<\/p>\n

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In fact, not only was Salema beach the only beach in Portugal to be listed on the acclaimed survey, but it was one of the only spots in Europe. Some of the other countries included on the leading U.S. travel publication\u2019s appraisal of best beaches in the world, included France, Brazil, Vietnam, Hawaii, Thailand, Mexico, Philippines, Australia, Mozambique and Thailand.<\/p>\n

So given the fact that a tiny and secluded beach in the Algarve has been elevated to global notoriety by a leading American travel magazine that is read by more than 4.8 million people a month, Vintage Travel felt compelled to take a look at what all the fuss is about Salema beach.<\/p>\n

For those seeking seclusion, peace, tranquillity and some simply stunning views, then we have to admit Salema beach will be unlikely to disappoint!<\/p>\n

Salema itself is a small and scenic fishing village, snuggled inconspicuously on the western edge of the Algarve.\u00a0 Rugged paths run from Salema to several beaches, including Salema beach where a handful of colourful yet chipped and unpretentious fishing boats can be seen bobbing up and down in the water.<\/p>\n

Asides watching the fishermen carrying out duties that have probably remained unchanged for centuries, marvelling at the beauty of the dramatic cliffs that dominate this tranquil corner of the Algarve is another favourite pastime here.<\/p>\n

With paths winding along the craggy and almost desolate seafront and cliff top trails, hiking is another popular activity at this otherwise sleepy seaside.<\/p>\n

As well as hikers being in for a treat at Salema beach, seafood lovers can also rejoice at the promenade lined with fish restaurants, all serving the catch of the day almost straight from the fisherman\u2019s net.<\/p>\n

We have to admit that a beach this romantically simple and naturally inspiring, Travel & Leisure and its 4.8 million monthly readers, may be right in saying that Salema beach is the Algarve\u2019s best kept secrets!<\/p>\n

Not such a well kept secret is the true quality of Vintage Travel’s collection of Algarve luxury villas<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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