Walking from Burgau to Salema, Algarve, Portugal

Walking from Burgau to Salema, Algarve, Portugal

A perfect walking trail runs from Burgau to Salema along the coast, which can be combined with the Lagos/Burgau trail described here.

The terrain resembles that detailed in the above article, with the sea forming the backdrop.

Why opt for this route?

The reasons are straightforward:

Burgau Beach

A small fishing beach boasts magnificent white sand.

Within the boundaries of the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina, it experiences less urban pressure, resulting in greater vegetation cover.

We have the photographic landscape of Ponta da Almadena

While not constituting a cape, it extends as an arm of land into the sea, affording us a broad, unobstructed view.

Almadena Fort

It extends as an arm of land into the sea, providing us with a wide-open view, despite not being a cape.

Boca do Rio

Today, it remains a quiet beach, yet it once served as a “Roman villa,” and traces of this ancient settlement still linger there.

Salema beach

A very family-friendly ambiance characterizes this typical small fishing beach.

As mentioned earlier, this trail is suitable for those unaccustomed to walking.

When combined with the Lagos/Burgau trail, it becomes an excellent option for those who regularly engage in walking.

Have fun,

David Monteiro