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
Faro, Portugal · Europe
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.
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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Aljezur is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3175 latitude, -8.8015 longitude.
Aljezur has a population of approximately 5,884 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
A river-meets-sea beach on the wild west coast, beloved by surfers and the Vicentine trail.
14 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Roller-coaster Portuguese circuit with dramatic elevation changes
18 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
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
A spectacular headland of golden sandstone arches, grottoes, and sea stacks rising from turquoise waters near Lagos.
29 km · about 35 min drive
beach
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
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
Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.
35 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
The southwestern-most point of mainland Europe, with dramatic cliffs, a lighthouse, and powerful Atlantic waves.
37 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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