Salema Beach – Almádena Fort loop from Salema

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Algarve

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Salema Beach – Almádena Fort loop from Salema

Easy

4.7

(13)

126

hikers

Salema Beach – Almádena Fort loop from Salema

01:48

6.02km

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

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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432 m

Wildflowers in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park

Highlight • Natural

525 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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833 m

Outdoor shrine in Salema

Highlight • Religious Site

Salema visit also the dino steps

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2.34 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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2.55 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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3.00 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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3.29 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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6.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.35 km

231 m

201 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

2.13 km

1.21 km

222 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

28°C

12°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

October 20, 2024,Praia das Cabanas Velhas – Forte de Almádena Runde von Barrancão

Nice short tour from Salema over the rocks to Praia da Boca do Rio. Once there, it's worth looking for shells...👌

True to the motto, the early bird finds the most beautiful shells... 🐚🌊😎✌️

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