Aljezur

Bound by the sea and mountains, the Aljezur region reflects this dual influence in its landscapes. The coastline is characterized by high cliffs, sandy beaches, and dunes, while the inland is a series of horizons covered with vegetation. Between these areas, fertile valleys and heathlands preserve traditional farming practices. Exploring Aljezur offers a chance to reclaim tranquility and rediscover silence.

Aljezur is a small village on the Vicentine Coast, featuring typical Algarve rural architecture with colorful window frames and painted platibandas that contrast against whitewashed façades. The village’s narrow, winding streets transport visitors back to the times of the Arab medina.

Atop a hill, the castle walls stand as a reminder of Aljezur’s historic past, symbolizing the battles between Moors and Christians. In the 10th century, Aljezur was almost an island—its Arabic name, al-Yazira, means “the island”—surrounded by the Aljezur river, which once served as a river port during the Almoravid Empire.