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Balam Says: Sitting above the Lovely Village of Aljezur is The Old Moorish Castle established in the10th Century. The Castle has recently undergone a great deal of restoration and some general improvements to the surrounding area have made it into a pleasent walk or an easy drive...
gubbi1 Says: As in most of the villages that I came through also here you will have the chance to see storcs circling above you in the sky. Keep you eyes open for these beautiful birds!
gubbi1 Says: A major feature of the ruins is the cisterne. It was built during the Islamic periode and had the purpose to collect rain water, which made the castle independend of a watersource. In times of a siege this was essential.
gubbi1 Says: According to an information plate the castle was built during the islamic periode. In the 12th and 13th century the castle was reinforced to resist the Christian army, which tried to get control of the region. With walls of 1.5 meters thickness and watchtowers of 9 meters...
Amazigh Hostel Aljezur: Hostel with commitment
alsacekid Says: Friendly and clean are the first two words describing the Amazigh Hostel in Aljezur. A hotel style hostel with dormitories and private rooms, all with bathroom. Amazingly friendly is the staff who is always concerned about the well being of the guests and has lots of...
Amazigh Hostel Aljezur: Hostel with commitment
alsacekid Says: Friendly and clean are the first two words describing the Amazigh Hostel in Aljezur. A hotel style hostel with dormitories and private rooms, all with bathroom. Amazingly friendly is the staff who is always concerned about the well being of the guests and has lots of...
Amazigh Hostel Aljezur: Hostel with commitment
alsacekid Says: Friendly and clean are the first two words describing the Amazigh Hostel in Aljezur. A hotel style hostel with dormitories and private rooms, all with bathroom. Amazingly friendly is the staff who is always concerned about the well being of the guests and has lots of...
Corte Pero Jaques: On the top of the hill
ginguba Says: Up here, on the Espinhaco de C?o mountain ridge, there?s nothing but the wind in the trees, the scent of pine and eucalyptus and the beach not very far away.It's a nice place to stay if you like confortable places and wiling to pay for it, the kind of coziness you can't find...
brancolini Says: Great little place in the heart of Aljezur. Lots of people but not yet ruined by the tourist pressure. Simple honest food and great selection of wines. Massada de Peixe (Noodles with fish and shrimp)
Sitio do Rio: Another reason for loving Carrapateira
ginguba Says: Carrapateira is a very small village down after Aljezur. It's one of my favorite places in Portugal, and this restaurant is another reason for it. It's close to the beach of Carrapateira and it's a very nice relaxed place, althoug is always packed, so you should make a...
El colesterol: Don't mind the restaurant's name....
ginguba Says: I love this restaurant!! We always go there when were staying around Aljezur. The name already tells you the food will be great - El Colesterol really means the colesterol (i'm guessing it's spelt the same way...) and everyone knows that everything that's bad for you it's...
Parking possibility for castle
gubbi1 Says: A good way to get to the castle (if you are good on foot) is to park on the parking down at the main road leading through Aljezur. I have marked the parking on the screenshot of google maps. You might find a place for your car also closer higher on the hill, but I am not...
gubbi1 Says: There are several beaches belonging to the municipal of Aljezur. On the webpage of the city, you will find a list of all with further information to each beach.---> weblink to beach list.
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Great little place in the heart of Aljezur. Lots of people but not yet ruined by the tourist pressure. Simple honest food and great selection of wines. Massada...
Q: Does anyone know how to get from England to Aljezur by ferry. Where is the nearest port that takes ferries? We are hoping to buy...
A: there is no ferry from England to Portugal as far as i know. Just cruises. The way to Aljezur is by bus or car from Faro or Lisbon. The way from England with no flys is...
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Aljezur - the west coast of Algarve
Almost everyone has an image of Algarve on their mind - you'll have to forget about that, this is a completely different Algarve from the crowded touristy one. I personally used to say i hated the...
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On my trip around southern Portugal I stayed 2 nights close to Lagos. From there I made a small trip to Sagres and along the west coast up to Aljezur. My plan was to check out the castelo (I am very...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Aljezur. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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Aljezur is a small town with a castle in ruins, a small river, some churches, nice restaurants and not far from the beaches. Around the city there are many fields used for agriculture.
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