Scheduled airlines flying to Faro
| BA | www.ba.com |
| TAP | www.flytap.com |
‘No frills’ airlines flying to Faro
| Easyjet | www.easyjet.com |
| Ryanair | www.ryanair.com |
| Thomson Fly | www.thomsonfly.com |
| Flybe | www.flybe.com |
| Bmibaby | www.bmibaby.com |
| Jet2 | www.jet2.com |
| Monarch Scheduled | www.flymonarch.com |
| Aer Lingus | www.aerlingus.com |
‘Charter’ airlines flying to Faro
| Thomas Cook | www.thomascook.com |
| Thomson | www.thomsonflights.com |
| Monarch | www.flymonarch.com |
| First Choice | www.firstchoice.co.uk |
Websites selling ‘cheap’ flights with scheduled and charter airlines
| Avro | www.avro.co.uk |
| Freedom Flights | www.freedomflights.co.uk |
| Cheap Flights | www.cheapflights.co.uk |
| Expedia | www.expedia.co.uk |
| Flightline | www.flightline.co.uk |
| Skyscanner | www.skyscanner.net |
| My Travel | www.mytravel.com |
Car hire from Faro airport
| Rentauto | www.rentauto.pt/UK/ |
| Holiday Autos | www.holidayautos.co.uk |
| Hertz | www.hertz.co.uk |
| Avis | www.avis.co.uk |
| Easycar | www.easycar.com |
Private transfers from Faro Airport
| Resorthoppa | www.resorthoppa.com |
Salema has an excellent local taxi service. Contact details available on request.
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
| P & 0 | www.poferries.com |
| Sea France | www.seafrance.com |
| Euro Tunnel | www.eurotunnel.co.uk |
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
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=4527
Golf
| Parque da Floresta | www.parquedafloresta.com | Tel: 282 690 054 |
| Boavista | www.boavistagolf.com | Tel: 282 782 151 |
| Palmares | www.palmaresgolf.com | Tel: 282 790 500 |
| Penina | www.starwoodhotels.com | Tel: 282 420 200 |
| Alto | www.altoclub.com | Tel: 282 460 870 |
Activity providers
Professional Algarve Walking Guide: Mr Laurie Rimmer (Lol) is Simply Salema’s specialist walking holiday guide and is available for our guests to hire as a private walking guide all year round. Lol has an extensive knowledge of walking in the Algarve, is an expert on flowers, history, geography and culture and comes highly recommended. Please contact us for more information and read our special report about his walks.
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.
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.com
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.