The Costa Vicentina is an “other Algarve”. Live a special time, live another rhythm. A leisurely pace, where tranquility and freedom adapt to the sweeping landscape. It is therefore a Slow destination, a lifestyle.

The municipality of Aljezur, integrated in the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina, has stunning scenery between the mountains and the sea, home to different natural habitats and high biodiversity. The coast is home to the best beaches in Portugal and geological heritage, fauna and flora of high scientific value.

Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy the best the Costa Vicentina has to offer. In gastronomy, Aljezur sweet potato, certified product, does the honors, used both in main dishes, such as beans or cabbage with sweet potatoes, either in the local sweets like the famous pastries, cake, pie or sweet potato pudding. Seabream, gilt head bream or sea bass, baked or charcoal grilled, octopus in tomato sauce or salad, excellent goose barnacles and mussels are the delight of many visitors.

Hiking, mountain bike routes, donkey rides, surfing, boogie boarding, kite surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, boating, geocaching, orienteering, birdwatching, environmental interpretation, nature photography, are many of the addictive activities you can practice .

These are reasons why Costa Vicentina is one of the best nature tourism destinations in Europe.

In the heart of the Costa Vicentina, Aljezur is a treasure to share, all year round.

Nature first. Enjoy it in the best way. We suggest:

. Pedestrian paths or mountain bike in Rota Vicentina (www.rotavicentina.com);
. Pedestrian paths or mountain bike in Via Algarviana (www.viaalgarviana.com);
. Aljezur Historic, Cultural and Environmental cuircuit (Aljezur Tourism Office with audio guides available – versions: adult or child; www. cm-aljezur.pt );
. Beaches (make a route along the beaches – Odeceixe, Adegas, Samouqueira, Barradinha Vale dos Homens, Carriagem, Amoreira, Monte Clérigo, Arrifana, Canal, Vale Figueiras, Bordeira, Amado – and discover its charms in different seasons ).

.Museum of the Sea and Land of Carrapateira (for guided tours – tel. 282 970 000.)
.Museums of Aljezur (for guided tours – tel. 282 991 011)
.Arrifana Ribat – archaeological remains of one of the largest convents fortress of the Islamic period – Ponta da Atalaia, Arrifana (XII century, National Monument)
.Islamic village of fishermen – Portinho do Forno, Carrapateira (XII century)
.Odeceixe Windmill
.Aljezur Castle (century X)
.Ruins of Fortress of Arrifana (century XVII)
.Fortress of Carrapateira (century XVII)
.Church of Odeceixe (century XIV-XV)
.Church of Our Lady of Alva, Mother of Aljezur (century XVIII)
.Church of Mercy (century XVI)
.Church of Carrapateira (century. XVIII)
.Gallery Espaço+ (Rua da Escola – Aljezur)
.Villages of Odeceixe, Bordeira and Carrapateira, and the small town of Aljezur
.Pontal da Carrapateira, Portinho da Zimbreirinha and Portinho do Forno (Carrapateira)
.Monchique Mountain (Fóia is the highest point of the Algarve), village of Monchique and Caldas de Monchique / Spa – municipality of Monchique)
.Sagres and Cape St. Vincent (municipality of Vila do Bispo)
.Lagos (City of The Discoveries – Lagos)

o The Fishermen’s Feast in Arrifana, on the last weekend of July;
o NIGHT A – Multicultural Night of Aljezur, on 28 August, in the historic area (dress code: white);
o Celebration of the Municipal Holiday – August 29, in Aljezur;
o The Fair of the Land, devoted to local products, on Saturdays in July and August, in Aljezur;
o The Goose Barnacle Festival in early September in Vila do Bispo;
o The Birdwatching Festival in early October in Sagres (Vila do Bispo);
o The Aljezur Sweet Potato Festival, in the last weekend of November (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), in Aljezur;
o The Sausages Monchique Fair in the 1st weekend of March (Monchique).

Information on:
www.cm-aljezur.pt | www.cm-viladobispo.pt | www.cm-monchique.pt | www.visitalgarve.pt

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