Algarve golf holidays Algarve walking holidays Western Algarve family activity holidays

Western Algarve

There are many holiday activities available on the Western Algarve and the area offers something for everyone at anytime of the year. All of the following activity locations are within close proximity to Salema. For more detailed information on each activity please visit the individual websites on our links page.

LAND ACTIVITIES

Golf
The Algarve is world-renowned for its great courses, playable all year because of the fine, temperate weather. Whether you fancy the occasional round whilst on a family holiday or a full golfing break, several prestigious golf courses are within a short distance of Salema. Parque da Floresta is only 5-minutes drive from the villa. Within 20-minutes drive are the 4 fantastic golf courses of Boavista, Palmares, Alto and Penina, with another 20+ courses in reach within an hour.

For details on our tailor-made Algarve Golf Holidays, please click here.

Algarve Golf Holidays

Walking
We are passionate walkers ourselves and have found some amazing routes and trails throughout the Natural Park that surrounds Salema and the Monchique hills and forests beyond. There are some lovely walks direct from Salema towards Sagres in the west and Lagos in the east, where you will discover ancient monuments and hidden beaches.

We work closely with Dr Julie Stratham, who has written a number of books on walking in the Algarve. She is available for half and full day guided walks and is an expert on Algarve flowers, history, geography and culture. Using local experts and guides, we can also offer walks with special interest themes such as birds, flora, butterflies and insects.

For details on our tailor-made Algarve walking holidays, please click here.

Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is very popular on the Western Algarve and one of the best ways to discover the wild Costa Vincentina Natural Park. Whether riding independently or as part of an organised group, guided tours can be arranged for all ages, abilities and personal preferences. From gentle ‘downhill all the way’ paths to more challenging cliff top and coastal trails, we can organise the outing to meet your requirements. Guided rides include all equipment, transport and local guide.

Algarve cycling Holidays

Horse riding

Explore the Western Algarve on horseback at Tiffany’s, one the top riding centres in the area. They have over fifteen years of experience in giving children, complete beginners and competent riders alike a day to enjoy and remember. Rides into the surrounding countryside can vary from simple one-hour rides, right up to a full day’s expedition. Terrain and scenery can embrace exploration of the coast and countryside, riding along ravaged cliff tops, wandering through quiet valleys, or galloping up forested hills.

Jeep Safaris

This is a fantastic way to discover areas that can only be reached by 4-wheel drive. Anyone adventurous enough to take an organised trip into the hinterland aboard an open-top jeep usually considers the experience to be one of their holiday highlights. You will drive over hills and through lost valleys, along tracks that you’d never find, let alone be able to negotiate independently. The safari takes you to remote forests, plateaus and wild beaches, where indigenous flora and fauna are in abundance.

Blokarting

Try the newest sport to hit the Western Algarve near Sagres, which is rapidly becoming the world’s number one land-based sail sport. Blokarting, on a kind of three-wheeled go-kart for 1 or 2 people with a sail attached to catch the wind, is exciting and exhilarating. This sport is suitable for all ages from 7 upwards and great fun for all the family.

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For details on our tailor-made Algarve Adventure Holidays, please click here.


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