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Aljezur Castle

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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

18.1km

04:49

190m

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

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

23.8km

06:37

430m

420m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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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

At the top of Aljezur, this 10th century Moorish fortress watches over the city. Two towers still stand and complete the end of a long wall that has hardly been touched up since its construction.

The place is very popular for the panorama it reveals over the city to the east and the coast to the west. From this height, the sunsets are spectacular.

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Andreas

December 2, 2023

The Castelo de Aljezur was probably built by the Moors in the 9th century, conquered by the Christians in the Middle Ages, and destroyed by an earthquake in 1755. It can be visited, but the interior isn't particularly spectacular. The view of the surrounding area, however, is magnificent.

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Niek 🇳🇱

September 29, 2025

Aljezur Castle (Castelo de Aljezur) is a medieval ruin located on a hill above the old town of Aljezur in the Algarve, Portugal. It was originally built by the Moors in the 10th century and later conquered by the Christians in 1249. Today, you can see the remains of walls, towers, and a cistern, with stunning views over the valley and coast.

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Location: Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal

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

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

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