About A Mare

About A Maré

Welcome to A Maré, a lovely family-owned guest house offering traditional Algarve accommodation with private en-suite rooms, apartments and studios. We are located in the heart of the quaint fishing village of Salema, only 50 meters from the ocean and enjoying spectacular views out to sea. As the first guesthouse built in the fishing village of Salema, built in the early 1980s, we are proud to continue providing quality accommodation to our guests. Originally a bar and restaurant with rooms, we have undergone extensive sympathetic alterations, most recently in 2024. The renovations have been carried out to elevate our property to include all of the modern conveniences while retaining the traditional charm and personality of Salema. Our name remains unchanged as it translates as "The Tide" - referring to the ocean that sits on our doorstep. Even our logo has been created to connect us to the sea. Above each letter, you will find the corresponding alphabetical flag of the international code of visual signs that facilitates communication between naval stations. Our accommodation is spread over three floors and consists of nine unique units, each named after famous beaches, places and caves of our area. Our four apartments each have full kitchens, lounge areas with TV's and modern bathrooms. The apartments are perfect for guests who wish to enjoy a more spacious self-catering holiday. The studios can accommodate up to four people and have mini kitchens, lounge areas with TV's, dining facilities and modern bathrooms. We have three en-suite rooms offering either twin, double or triple occupancy, depending upon which room you book and all with private modern en-suite facilities. Breakfast can be purchased as an optional extra across all of our guest accommodations. You are welcome to add our delicious breakfast hamper, a continental breakfast, perfect for those who enjoy a relaxing start to the day. A Maré is situated in the centre of Salema and although we do not have private parking on-site, there is plenty of free public parking spaces in the village. Once your booking is confirmed we will provide you with further information about where you can park. A Maré has excellent access to all that the village has to offer, and with the beach just a few steps away, the sound of the ocean will be your background for your entire stay!