Burgau is a small fishing village in the west Algarve around one hours drive from Faro airport. It is a peaceful and friendly location with a unique charm that appeals to everyone. Access to the beach can be quite challenging as 2 main cobbled roads leading down to it are quite steep but the journey is well worth it! The beach is sheltered by cliffs and bathing in the sea there can be a real joy. There are lots of good places to eat in Burgau with the beach bar being very popular and in a prime location overlooking the sea. Other restaurants include a pizza restaurant (Casa Padaria Pizzara), D Dinis (they will pick you up and drop you back to your apartment after) and the popular Pigs Head Pub on the main road out of Burgau in the direction of Luz.
Salema is another fishing village just 5-10 minutes drive west of Burgau nestled in a secluded bay surrounded by sun baked ochre cliffs. Salema is an ideal place to relax and unwind with a pristine beach offering superb sunbathing conditions in the summer months and magnificent in winter when the crashing waves refresh the beach. There are a number of eating places in Salema with the Boia Bar being a popular choice with those wanting to relax and take in the magnificent view right on the beach front. The restaurant offers a wide variety of food from breakfast to evening meals and the fresh fish available is superb and includes sardines, bream and sea bass. Salema has a great selection of hotels, apartments, cottages and villas for rent. Private accommodation and rooms are readily available and on offer by the friendly residents. Just ask around the fishing boats at the end of the old village street. If you are looking for the perfect location to buy your dream home in the sun then look no further than these 2 wonderful destinations. Click here for properties for sale in Salema.
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