Scheduled airlines flying to Faro
'No frills' airlines flying to Faro
'Charter' airlines flying to Faro
Websites selling 'cheap' flights with scheduled
and charter airlines
Car hire from Faro airport
Private transfers from Faro Airport
Local Salema Taxi and car hire.
Contact Esmeralda Rosado who is based at the Salema Beach
Club only a few minutes walk from the villa at info@salemapraiaclube.com
For 4 or more people a single Faro-Salema cost is about 85
euros, and for 5 or 6 people about 95 euros. They also have
mini buses for up to 8 people.
Esmeralda can also arrange car hire from Salema for one or
more days if you wish to explore the area.
Faro airport information
Aeroportos de Portugal www.ana-aeroportos.pt
Faro Airport information service giving live flight
arrival and departure details, as well as airline and car hire
links.
Driving to Portugal
Multimap (route planner) www.multimap.com
Brittany Ferries www.brittanyferries.co.uk
Ferry from Plymouth to Santander in Northern Spain.
Allow one full day for the drive down to the Algarve.
Cross Channel ferries / Eurotunnel. Allow 2-3 days for the
drive down to the Algarve.
Travelling within Portugal by train
Portuguese Railways www.cp.pt
Quick and efficient train service from Faro and Lisbon
to Lagos.
Travelling within Portugal by coach.
Eva Bus www.eva-bus.com
Portuguese coach company operating quick and efficient
airport transfers from Faro and Lisbon to Lagos. They also
operate daily bus services between Lagos and Sagres, calling
in at Salema.
Weather reports
BBC - Lagos 5 day forecast
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=4527
Golf
| Parque da Floresta |
 |
www.parquedafloresta.com |
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Tel:
282 690 054 |
| Boavista |
|
www.boavistagolf.com |
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Tel:
282 782 151 |
| Palmares |
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www.palmaresgolf.com |
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Tel:
282 790 500 |
| Penina |
|
www.starwoodhotels.com |
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Tel:
282 420 200 |
| Alto |
|
www.altoclub.com |
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Tel:
282 460 870 |
Activity providers
Portugal Walks www.portugalwalks.com
Dr Julie Stratham runs this small independent company with
extensive knowledge of walking in the Western Algarve. A
variety of walks, including a number directly from Salema,
discover the coastline and interior of the Natural Park.
Blue Ocean Divers www.blue-ocean-divers.de
Blue Ocean Divers is based in Lagos and was founded in 1996
by Elmar Vees and John Giddings. Both are highly qualified
instructors and have been operating diving and PADI courses
throughout the year for all levels of ability.
Osmos www.osmoslagos.com
Brett Ringsell is director of Osmos Dive Centre and can
offer diving and PADI courses, kayak trips, surf safaris, snorkelling
tours and other water sports.
Sagres Natura www.sagresnatura.com
Sagres Natura arranges a number of outdoors sporting activities
around Sagres including surfing, body boarding, kayaking
and cycling. They also run a number of courses from one day
to a week.
Outdoor Tours www.outdoor-tours.net
A family orientated company specialising in biking, offering
a whole range of routes that cover the Western Algarve. The
routes vary in distances and level, with some great downhill
rides from the Monchique Mountains back down to the beach.
The Mountain Bike Adventure www.themountainbikeadventure.com
Another company specialising in mountain biking, with a fleet
of top quality bikes with disc brakes and suspension.
South West Charters www.southwestcharters.com
The Western Algarve’s best charter company, offering
both full and half day trips as well as skippered and bare
boat charters.
Bom Dia www.bomdia.info
Bom Dia sailing cruises have been operating in Lagos for over
20 years. They offer a 2-hour trip to the caves and grottos,
and a 5-hour BBQ cruise in the Bay of Lagos.
Algarve Dolphins www.algarve-dolphins.com
Algarve Dolphins operate from Lagos and offer a spectacular
tour in the magical world of the dolphins. Their fully trained
captains and marine biologists, using new, specially designed
RIBS's, speed across the ocean in search of adventure. They
know just where to look for dolphins and by maintaining radio
contact with colleagues out at sea the chance of locating
the dolphin pods becomes a probability.
Tiffany's Riding Centre www.teamtiffanys.com
QPA
Riding Centre www.qpahorseriding.com
Two excellent riding schools located in the Western
Algarve. Together they have many years of experience
in giving children, beginners and competent riders
a day remember in the countryside and along the coast.
Jeep Safaris www.zebraincentives-algarve.com
A superb day out in an open-top 4 x 4 exploring the hidden
Algarve
Air Boost www.airboost.com
The Algarve’s premier kitesurf, waterski and wakeboard
school. Offers instruction and courses from the complete beginner
upwards.
Windsurf Point www.windsurfpoint.com
The Windsurf Point offers windsurfing and kitesurfing,
as well as numerous other watersports including parasailing,
wakeboarding, waterskiing, banana boating, tubing and kayaking.
Zoomarine www.zoomarine.com
A great day out for all the family at one of Europe’s
best Zoo Marines.
Aqualand Algarve www.aqualand.pt/algarve
Another family day out, at one of Europe’s
best outdoor water parks. The park provides adrenaline and
relaxation in equal measures.
Blokarting www.blokarteurope.com
Blokarting, on a kind of three-wheeled go-kart
with a sail attached to catch the wind, is exciting and exhilarating
and suitable for the whole family. This sport is suitable for
all ages from seven upwards and great fun for all the family.
