For a week, a weekend or just a day, Aljezur certainly deserves a visit for its beautiful beaches and cultural heritage.
The coastline of this region belongs to the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, with obligatory visit to the beaches of Arrifana, Monte Clérigo or Amoreira. If the option is Arrifana, one of the most crowded beaches in the area, don't miss the Castle of Arrifana or Forte da Arrifana.
Aljezur, as other neighboring villages (Vila do Bispo, for example), it's very searched for water sports, including surf, both in high and low seasons. If the goal is rest, the ideal is to go between the months of September and June. However, even in the summer, you will be able to escape the confusion typical of the Algarve this time of year, it's still not one of the favorite destinations of tourists, although, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful areas of the region.
Aljezur's Castle is another obligatory point. Built in the village of Aljezur, overlooking the Monchique Mountains, it's one of the castles conquered from the Moors by D. Afonso III, pictured in the Portuguese flat.
About the gastronomy, the Gulli Bistrot is one of my favorites. Despite being an Italian restaurant, I confess I usually put the pastas and the pizzas (which I love!) aside. I pick the meat dishes that are simply wonderful! Another option, totally different, is the Museu da Batata Doce in Rogil. As the name implies, the specialty is the sweet potato, which is the ex libris of Aljezur.
