Aljezur

District: Aljezur
Region: Faro, Portugal
Post Code: 8670
Distance from Faro: 110 km
Residents: 2.700

 

Aljezur is a small market town with two parts divided by a fertile river valley, situated in the Costa Vicentina natural park on the Algarve’s west coast. Its hilltop Moorish Castle offering nice views to the surrounding countryside dominates the old part. It was settled by the Moors in the 10th century and re-conquered in 1246.

The coastal strip in this municipality, known as the Costa Vicentina, forms part of a Natural Park that includes some unique natural heritage, which in some cases has remained untouched by the actions of humankind. Adventure sports are particularly favoured by this coastline, with activities ranging from surfing to diving, but also including paragliding and fishing sports. The whole of the coast of Aljezur municipality is a paradise for sports anglers who dream of landing big fish.

Several spectacular, almost unspoiled beaches are located in the vicinity. You can easily reach Amoreira, Monte Clerigo and Arrifana from the village of Odeceixe, 18km north to Aljezur on the N120.