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Salema Beach – Almádena Fort loop from Salema

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Salema Beach – Almádena Fort loop from Salema

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(17)

113

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Salema Beach – Almádena Fort loop from Salema

01:48

6.01km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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200 m

Narrow Streets of Salema

Highlight • Settlement

The village stretches along the main road, which runs parallel to the main beach.

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514 m

Salema Beach

Highlight • Beach

A former small fishing village, Salema now welcomes tourists from all over the world. In its picturesque little streets, shops and services abound.

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2.53 km

Boca do Rio Stream

Highlight • River

At Boca do Rio beach, the path crosses a watercourse that is constantly flowing due to the confluence of several bodies of water.

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2.97 km

Almádena fort is a ruin dating from the 16th century. It was built to protect the fishermen from the pirates that plagued the area. Today, the fort is open to the public and offers a lovely view of the coast.

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3.27 km

Steep descent to Ribeira do Rio Seco

Highlight • Trail

Make sure to wear hiking shoes with good grip!
Beautiful view on the Praia da Boca do Rio

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3.68 km

Boca do Rio Ruins and Wetlands

Highlight • Historical Site

The trail crosses the limestone cliff characteristic of the Western Algarve coast and follows an area dominated by Mediterranean shrubs. Here you can also explore Paul da Lontreira, a wetland …

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5.18 km

Outdoor shrine in Salema

Highlight • Religious Site

Salema visit also the dino steps

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6.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

2.23 km

358 m

289 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

2.01 km

1.25 km

408 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 9 May

21°C

12°C

7 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Salema Beach – Almádena Fort loop from Salema

Narrow Streets of Salema

Salema Beach

Boca do Rio Stream

Almádena Fort

Steep descent to Ribeira do Rio Seco

Boca do Rio Ruins and Wetlands

Outdoor shrine in Salema

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