Places to visit near

Aljezur

Aljezur is a town in Faro district, Faro, Portugal of about 5,884 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 54 forts & heritage, 37 beaches & coast and 33 churches. The must-see places are Castelo de Aljezur, Praia de Monte Clérigo and Praia da Arrifana.

37.3175° N, 8.8015° WPop. 5,884

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Within 30 km50 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see97
Notable112
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Aljezur

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

75 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aljezur
  2. Praia Das Adegasbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Praia de Vale Dos Homensbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Praia de Monte Clérigobeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Praia da Arrifanabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceiçãochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Aljezur
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aljezur?

Castelo de Aljezur (church, about 1 km), Praia de Monte Clérigo (beach, about 7 km), Praia da Arrifana (beach, about 8 km), Ruínas da Fortaleza de Arrifana (heritage site, about 9 km), Praia Do Canal (beach, about 10 km), Praia de Vale Dos Homens (beach, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aljezur?

171 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 37 beaches & coast, 33 churches, 13 other attractions, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Aljezur?

Ribat da Arrifana, about 8 km by road; Ruínas da Fortaleza de Arrifana (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Aljezur?

Praia de Monte Clérigo, about 7 km by road; Praia da Arrifana (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aljezur?

Start in Aljezur, visit Praia Das Adegas, then Praia de Vale Dos Homens, then Praia de Monte Clérigo, then Praia da Arrifana, then Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.