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Aljezur

Surfers - West coast

Aljezur, the name being derived from the Arabic word "Aljuzur" (الجزر), the plural of island, sits amid is the splendid landscape of the natural park “ Parque Natural de Costa Vincente”, which is a protected area of the Portuguese west coast stretching from Sagres to Odeceixe. The town itself is in two halves, traversed by the river ‘Ribeira de Aljezur’ and a broad strip of fertile fields and valleys where traditional crops of vegetables, sweet potatoes and peanuts are still grown. Civilization has been traced here back to the Bronze Age (c. 3,000BC). At the time of the Muslim Invasion of the Iberian Peninsula, the Aljezur river was navigable and the town grew from this. On the western side are the ruins of the medieval castle (c. 1246), which is worth a visit for the stunning views. The nearby beaches of Arrifana and Amoreira are both beautiful and great places for surfing, sunbathing and walking. The west coast can be windier then the south, so take a windbreak or brolly.

Highlights and Special offers / Our holiday suggestions in: Aljezur

201 Quinta das Nespereiras - Lagos, sleeps 2 - 3, on the outskirts of Odiaxere, quiet, rural and within a beautiful exotic estate, shared pool

1 bedroom apartment with air conditioning and shared pool, private terrace

from GBP 50,- per day

401 Quinta das Nespereiras - Lagos, sleeps 4 - 5, on the outskirt of Odiaxere village, quiet and rural within a beautiful exotic estate

2 bedroom apartment with air conditioning, shared pool and private terrace

from GBP 67,- per day

417 Villa Beatrice - Praia da Luz, sleeps 4, close to the beach and village center, private pool

privately owned 2 bedroom property with pool, simple and comfortable, within walking distance to beach

from GBP 63,- per day

420 Villa Maren - Lagos, Vale da Lama, 4 people, exclusive location overlooking the lagoon of Alvor and its stunning nature reserve

private 2 bedroom villa with private pool, magnificent sea views and excellent location

from GBP 88,- per day

425 Casa Ancora - Lagos, sleeps 4, located between Dona Ana and Porto de Mòs beach, a few minutes walking from both the beaches as well as Lagos town center

Beautiful modern 2 bedroom apartment, shared pool with sun loungers

from GBP 59,- per day

430 Quinta do Ipês - Lagos, 4 pax, quietly tucked away in rural surroundings within a most magnificent exotic garden, beautiful BBQ area by the private pool

Charming traditional 2 bedroom quinta, private pool, fenced and very pretty gardens with huge lawn areas and exotic plants

from GBP 63,- per day

609 Villa Mariposa - Lagos, sleeps 6, above the beautiful long sandy beach of Meia Praia, peacefully situated within a large private garden and extensive pool area

Privately owned 3 bedroom villa with large gated pool area, air-conditioned throughout

from GBP 97,- per day

611 Vivenda Silva - Lagos, sleeps 6, lovely quiet rural location a few minutes drive from Lagos, private pool

3 bedroom villa with private pool area which could be closed by a gate to safeguard small children, brick-built BBQ

from GBP 92,- per day

801 Villa Fumone - Alvor, sleeps 8, upmarket residential area near Penina - Meridien golf hotel, close to Alvor and its beautiful beaches, private pool

private estate with 4 bedrooms, beautiful landscaped garden, large lawn area around a private skin friendly salt water infinity pool

from GBP 101,- per day

805 Blue View - Salema, sleeps 10, stunning and most exciting sea views, quiet prime location on cliff top, private pool

private truly luxurious villa with 5 bedrooms, private pool and the most stunning sea views imaginable

from GBP 236,- per day

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