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Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Chapel reputedly built by the Knights Templar in the 13th century. Prince Henry the Navigator is said to have prayed here. It's a national monument.
A paintball Club in Vila do Bispo.
Salema's beach is one of the most pleasant and authentic segments of coast in Portugal. The stretch immediately in front of town has beach umbrellas and services in the European style, and while the coastline to the west is fairly rocky, the sandy beachline continues for more than a kilometre to the east. Fishing boats are drawn up on the beach to the side of the town, and several boats and moored fishing buoys are scattered within a few hundred feet of the shoreline, but they add to the ambiance, not detract.
A sizable establishment, the Atlantico features a short stairway right down to the beach (and the town's only ATM out front). The seafood, of course, is fresh and tasty, and the restaurant features one of the more well-stocked bars in town.
Fantastic venue for fresh fish, beautifully cooked. Great service by friendly waiters. All for a decent price. Sit inside or on the terrace across the cobbled lane.
Mira Mar is a more expensive but worthwhile proposition, located at the base of Rua de Pescadores, near the beach. Their whitefish is quite tasty, and the bar makes a sangria that will forever alter your sangria standards.
Vegetarian Italian restaurant with all dishes cooked with natural ingredients. Lunch menu of the day is cheap and good.
Offers a variety of foods to support your picnicking needs, including bread, olives, wine, cheeses, and other produce.
A Maré, Praia de Salema. This small set of apartments and rooms sits on a hill overlooking the centre of town, right off the main road into town and above the bus stop. Balconies and breakfast are included in your stay, and fully-furnished pensions, or apartments, are well-maintained and very cozy.
Three-star, 21-room hotel with swimming pool, spa, bar, in-room refrigerator, and free Wi-Fi.
R. 28 De Janeiro and Praia Da Salema, 282 695 328. The large building right off the beach and behind The Atlantico is hard to miss. While it's not much to look at, the location and views are fantastic and prices are reasonable.
The nearest train service is at Lagos from Faro, which offers connections to Vila Real de Santo António, Lisbon and beyond.
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