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Aljezur

Aljezur Castle and the Old Town – Monte Clérigo Beach loop from Praia da Arrifana

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Portugal

Algarve

Aljezur

Aljezur Castle and the Old Town – Monte Clérigo Beach loop from Praia da Arrifana

Hard

4.8

(10)

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Aljezur Castle and the Old Town – Monte Clérigo Beach loop from Praia da Arrifana

02:27

35.8km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.04 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.6 km

Dirt road to Aljezur

Highlight • Trail

bikeable with touring bike

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14.3 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 de Aljezur. To the west of the river, the old town reveals many small alleys, all guarded by the remains of a 10th century Moorish fortress. To the east of the river, the new town, which dates back to the 18th century, is home to most of the population.

Whether you are roaming on the Trilho dos Pescadores or the Caminho Histórico, which both pass through Aljezur, you will find all the necessary amenities for eating and resting.

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14.5 km

José Cercas House Museum (Aljezur)

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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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14.9 km

Aljezur Castle

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At the top of the hill, Aljezur Castle stands on remains dating back to the Bronze Age, later integrated into the Islamic defensive system of the 12th–13th centuries. Conquered by the Christians during the reign of D. Afonso III, it still preserves part of its walls, two towers, and a vaulted cistern of Arab origin, as well as ruins of ancient dwellings.

Even marked by time, the castle is a must-see monument: history in every stone and an open view over the valley and the Atlantic that rewards the climb.

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15.2 km

Aljezur Historic Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

you need good brakes! (Opposite direction: push!)

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22.5 km

View of Praia da Amoreira

Highlight • Viewpoint

In Amoreira you have a great view of the beautiful bay. Here it is advisable to take a little refreshment in the "Taberna do Gabriel II" and enjoy the view.

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24.0 km

Monte Clérigo Beach

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A dreamy beach. There are a few beach bars here that will refresh you after work with the best view. A small detour to Amoreira Bay is worthwhile, here you get the icing on the cake when it comes to the view.

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29.2 km

Ruins

35.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

10.1 km

3.10 km

1.36 km

1.09 km

290 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

6.79 km

3.15 km

1.52 km

929 m

451 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Dirt road to Aljezur

Aljezur Castle and the Old Town

José Cercas House Museum (Aljezur)

Aljezur Castle

Aljezur Historic Centre

View of Praia da Amoreira

Monte Clérigo Beach

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