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Aljezur Castle and the Old Town

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Aljezur Castle and the Old Town

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Aljezur Castle and the Old Town

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Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

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Location: Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal

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1. Amoreira Beach – View of Carreagem Beach loop from Aljezur

17.5km

04:36

150m

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2. Aljezur Castle and the Old Town – View of Arrifana Bay loop from Aljezur

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06:37

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3. Aljezur Castle and Old Town – Castelo de Aljezur loop from Igreja Nova

12.7km

03:27

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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SimonWicart

June 14, 2023

Located in the heart of the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Aljezur is a picturesque little town standing on either side of the waters of the Ribeira de Aljezur. To the west of the river, the old town reveals many small alleys, all guarded by the remains of a 10th century Moorish fortress. To the east of the river, the new town, which dates back to the 18th century, is home to most of the population.

Whether you are roaming on the Trilho dos Pescadores or the Caminho Histórico, which both pass through Aljezur, you will find all the necessary amenities for eating and resting.

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Donkersjön

January 27, 2025

The old Aljezur on the mountain is interesting; it is worth walking through the town up to the castle to experience the narrow streets, small houses and steep climbs. Nothing is historically original, as the great earthquake of 1755 destroyed the town. The new Aljezur was then built and only later was the old part rebuilt.

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Andreas

January 23, 2024

Aljezur is divided into the old and new town. Coming from the south, the old town is on the left on a slope. It is dominated by the Moorish castle, which lies above the town. The new town can be reached by crossing the small bridge over the river, the Ribeira de Aljezur. The central square of the new town is that around the Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Alva, which was built in the 18th century

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1. Amoreira Beach – View of Carreagem Beach loop from Aljezur

2. Aljezur Castle and the Old Town – View of Arrifana Bay loop from Aljezur

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