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
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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 in Faro, Portugal, with about 5,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Marmelete, about 12 km away.
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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What is there to see near Aljezur?
Within an hour or so of Aljezur: Praia de Odeceixe (14 km), Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (18 km), Fóia (Serra de Monchique) (18 km), Praia do Camilo (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Aljezur?
The nearest famous roads are EN125 Coastal Road, Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida and Serra da Arrábida.
Where is Aljezur?
Aljezur is in Faro, Portugal, about 12 km from Marmelete.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,884
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Faro
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 37.3175, -8.8015
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Worth the detour from Aljezur
8 notable places within an hour's 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
beach
Praia do Camilo
A small, secluded Algarve cove reached by a steep wooden staircase, nestled between ochre cliffs and azure waters.
28 km · about 30 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
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
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