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Time spent in the municipality of Aljezur is an opportunity to rediscover peace and tranquillity, interrupted only by the singing of birds or the sound of the sea.

 
The boundaries of the municipality Aljezur broadly make a rectangle formed by the sea and the hills and its landscapes reflect this dual influence. While the coast is marked by high cliffs, beneath which huddle sandy coves and pristine dunes, the hinterland is a place of rolling hills covered with vegetation that recede, row upon row, as far as the eye can see. Between the two extends is a broad strip of fertile fields and valleys where the traditional crops of vegetables, sweet potatoes and peanuts are still grown.

Angling and surfing are typical sports of Aljezur
The whole coast of the Aljezur municipality is a paradise for anglers who dream of landing big fish. The waters here teem with sea bass, dory, conger eels, snook, sea bream and many other species of fish, all waiting to provide subject matter for tall tales told at nightfall, among friends, over a glass or two of local wine.
Praias/ Beaches/ Strände

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  • Odeceixe
  • Salmoqueira
  • Vale dos Homens
  • Carriagem
  • Amoreira
  • M. Clérigo
  • Arrifana
  • Vale Figueira
  • Bordeira
  • Amado
    		•  Der Distrikt von Aljezur

    The perfectly formed waves that break off Aljezur's beaches are among the best in Europe and make the ideal surfspots for surfers and body boarders.

    Families with small children can enjoy the beaches, specially Amoreira, which has a long river delta where small natural swimming pools are formed suitable for children to play in warmed water. The water is regularly tested and found to be good in terms of the CEE Regulations.

    Other activities: Tours by bicycle, by foot, horse and boat, Kayak tours, tennis, yoga and much more.


     The municipality of Aljezur is 32 065 hectars big and is divided into 4 local councils:
     
    Aljezur Bordeira Rogil Odeceixe

     
  • The village Aljezur is in the centre with about 2.739 habitants (censos 2001).
     
      Villages near the beaches in the municipality of Aljezur:
    • Aljezur/ Igreja Nova: The village is divided into Aljezur and Igreja Nova, Igreja Nova is the newer part. There are various super- and mini-markets, 1 market place, 1 post-office, 1 free internet facility, 3 banks, 3 ATM's and plenty other shops, restaurants, pubs, cafés and 1 petrol station. AljezurIgreja Nova
    Approximate distance to the beaches Arrifana, M.Clérigo and Amoreira is 8 km.
    In following links you can find objects of intrest and a map of Aljezur.

    Arrifana: Small fishing and holiday village, various cafés and restaurants. Situated directly at the beach of Arrifana and a small fishing harbour. There are 2 urbanizations near by.
    Objects of interest Ruins(17th c.).
    Approximate distance to the village of Aljezur is 8 km.
    Pics Arrifana/ Vale da Telha     		Arrifana

     
    Vale da Telha:
    3 restaurants
    2 bars
    1 café
    2 supermarkets.     		Vale da Telha
    The urbanization is situated between the beaches of Monte Clérigo, Arrifana and the village of Aljezur. Approximate distance to the beaches Arrifana, M.Clérigo is 4 km, Amoreira 5 km and to the village of Aljezur 6 km.
    Objects of interest: Archeologically excavations at Ponto de Alalaia.
    Pics Arrifana/ Vale da Telha

     
    Vales:
    2 restaurants
    1 free internet facility
    1 ATM     		Vales
    Approximate distance of this small village to the beaches of Arrifana, M.Clérigo is 4,5 km, to Amoreira 5,5 km and to Aljezur 5,5 km.

     
    Monte Clérigo:
    2 restaurante
    1 snack bar.     		Small holiday village, 2 restaurants, 1 snack bar. Situated directly at the beach of M.Clérigo.
    Approximate distance to Aljezur is 8 km     		M Clérigo

     
    Espartal: Approximate distance of the urbanization to of Espartal to the beaches Arrifana and M.Clérigo is 1 km to Aljezur 7 km.
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  • Bordeira situated in the South West; About 496 habitants (censos 2001).

    Villages near the beaches in the local council of Bordeira:

     
     
     
    • Bordeira:
    1 snack bar
    Approximate distance from the small village of Bordeira to the beach of Bordeira is 3 km, Amado 6 km and Aljezur 15 km.
    Objects of interest: Parish Church (17th c.), Manuelino Portal.     		Bordeira Bordeira

     
    Carrapateira: Small village, 1 supermarket, 1 market place, 3 restaurants, 1 ATM. Approximate distance to the beach of Bordeira is 3 km, from Amado 6 km and to Aljezur 17 km.
    Objects of interest: Fortress from the (17th c.), Igreja Nª Sª da Conceição (16th c.), Manuelino Portals.     		Carrapateira
    Carrapateira
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  • Rogil to the north before Odeceixe with about 1.187 habitants (censos 2001).

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    Villages near the beaches in the local council of Rogil:

     
      Rogil: 1 supermarket, 1 market place, 2 restaurants, 1 snack bars, 1 café, 1 bank (ATM), 1 petrol station. Approximate distance to the beaches of Vale dos Homems, Carriagem, Samouqueira and Amoreira is between 2 and 4 km, Aljezur 6 km.

    		Rogil Rogil
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  • Odeceixe with about 932 habitants (censos 2001).

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    Villages near the beaches in the local council of Odeceixe:

     
      Maria Vinagre: 1 mini market, 2 restaurants, 1 snack bar.
    Approximate distance to the beach of Odeceixe is 10 km to Aljezur 15 km.

    		 Maria Vinagre Maria Vinagre

    Odeceixe Odeceixe is divided in 2 parts:
    1.) The principal village of Odeceixe with various mini- und supermarkets, 1 market place, post-office, 1 bank (ATM) plenty restaurants, pubs and cafés, 1 disco, 1 petrol station.
    Approximate distance to the beach of Odeceixe is 6 km and to Aljezur 20 km.


      Odeceixe Odeceixe
    2.) The houses at the beach side of Odeceixe, direct at the beach of Odeceixe, with 2 snack bars.

     Odeceixe
    Odeceixe
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