Arrival in Aljezur – Aljezur Castle and the Old Town loop from Aljezur

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Arrival in Aljezur – Aljezur Castle and the Old Town loop from Aljezur

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Arrival in Aljezur – Aljezur Castle and the Old Town loop from Aljezur

00:46

12.3km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

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706 m

José Cercas House Museum (Aljezur)

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic small town with a history dating back to the 8th to 12th century AD. Beautiful places to visit such as the church or castle ruins

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1.60 km

Arrival in Aljezur

Highlight • Settlement

This is the shortest route down from the river to the campsite's high ground. With luggage it's a pushing section, it's a partially washed-out gravel road.

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5.60 km

View of the Wetlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.64 km

Coastal Salt Marsh

Highlight • Natural

It looks intriguing on the map, tempting to ride there, but in reality, it's nothing interesting.

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6.21 km

Praia da Amoreira

Highlight • Beach

8.32 km

Chapel by the Wayside

Highlight • Religious Site

Chapel on the Wegesrand with the words: "Here died Manuel Francisco Illefonco who was born on March 11, 1866 and died on August 28, 1907 in memory of his dear mother, in 1911".

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11.8 km

Aljezur Castle and the Old Town

Highlight • Castle

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 …

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