Explore the Natural Beauty of Lagoa dos Salgados

Getting There

• Bus

  From Faro city center, head to the main bus station (Terminal Rodoviário de Faro). Take the bus to Albufeira, which departs frequently. Inform the bus driver that you want to get off at 'Pêra' as this is the closest stop to Lagoa dos Salgados. The journey takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive in Pêra, exit the bus and walk in the direction of Lagoa dos Salgados, which is about a 20-minute walk. Follow the signs towards the lagoon, and you will find paths leading to it.

• Train and Bus

  From Faro, take a train to Silves. The train station in Faro is close to the city center, and trains to Silves run regularly. Once you arrive in Silves, head to the bus stop outside the train station and take a local bus heading toward Albufeira/Pêra. Inform the bus driver to drop you off at the closest stop to Lagoa dos Salgados. After getting off, it is about a 15-minute walk to the lagoon, following the coastal paths.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can use a taxi or rideshare service like Uber. Simply request a ride from your location in Faro to Lagoa dos Salgados in Pêra. The journey will take approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Make sure to confirm the destination with the driver to avoid any confusion.