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Aljezur

Faro, Portugal · Europe

About Aljezur

Aljezur works well as a base: 20 minutes from Marmelete, 29km from Ponta da Piedade.

Aljezur is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 5,884, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Aljezur sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aljezur to your route.

About Aljezur

Aljezur (Portuguese pronunciation: [alʒɨˈzuɾ] ), officially the Town of Aljezur (Portuguese: Vila de Aljezur), is a town and municipality of the District of Faro and Algarve region, in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 5,884, in an area of 323.50 km2. The municipality comprises 4 parishes.

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Where is Aljezur located?

Aljezur is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3175 latitude, -8.8015 longitude.

What is the population of Aljezur?

Aljezur has a population of approximately 5,884 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
5,884
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Faro
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.3175, -8.8015

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Aljezur

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Praia de Odeceixe

A river-meets-sea beach on the wild west coast, beloved by surfers and the Vicentine trail.

14 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

Roller-coaster Portuguese circuit with dramatic elevation changes

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Fóia (Serra de Monchique)

The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Ponta da Piedade

A spectacular headland of golden sandstone arches, grottoes, and sea stacks rising from turquoise waters near Lagos.

29 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Praia do Camilo

A small, secluded Algarve cove reached by a steep wooden staircase, nestled between ochre cliffs and azure waters.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cabo Sardão

Wild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.

31 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Silves Castle

Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Cape St Vincent

The southwestern-most point of mainland Europe, with dramatic cliffs, a lighthouse, and powerful Atlantic waves.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Aljezur

  • 18 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
  • 31 kmCabo SardãoWild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.
  • 37 kmCabo de São VicenteThe southwesternmost cape of mainland Europe, with a working lighthouse on 75m cliffs at the end of the N268.
  • 75 kmEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Aljezur.

Marmelete

🇵🇹 Portugal

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Monchique

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São Teotónio

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23 km awayPop. 4,936

Zambujeira do Mar

🇵🇹 Portugal

23 km awayPop. 2,011

Mexilhoeira Grande

🇵🇹 Portugal

24 km awayPop. 4,029

Senhora da Luz

🇵🇹 Portugal

26 km awayPop. 3,545

Lagos

🇵🇹 Portugal

26 km awayPop. 33,494

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