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Topic: Aljezur


In the News (Sun 27 May 12)

  
  Aljezur Car Hire in Algarve
This was built at the initiative of Francisco Gomes de Avelar bishop of the Algarve, as a means of encouraging the population not to leave the town and move elsewhere.
Aljezur, after remaining largely untouched by the 19th and early 20th centuries, is now sharing in the social and economic renewal of the Algarve.
Time spent in Aljezur municipality is thus an opportunity to rediscover peace and tranquility, to experience a silence broken only by singing birds or the crash of waves on the rocks and to savour the beauty of verdant fields, gentle slopes swathed in wild flowers and majestic cliffs with the pounding sea as backdrop.
www.carhire-algarve.com /aljezur.htm   (890 words)

  
 The Algarve Network - Aljezur
Erected on a hill overlooking the creek that has been inhabited by man since the Iron Age, the castle served to control the river port that provided a link with the sea and to defend the population from enemy attack.
Along the coast of Aljezur is a paradise for anglers who dream of landing bigfish.
The perfectly formed waves that break off Aljezur´s beaches are among the best in Europe and ideal for surfers and body boarders alike.
www.thealgarve.net /location/aljezur.htm   (926 words)

  
 Aljezur Municipality (Portugal)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
It’s flag is a plain blue flag with the municipal coat of arms in the center.
A recent source shows many differences in the charges of the shield: the tower with a different shape, with a second door in the second floor, and with small windows in both floors, the wavy lines a lot narrower, leaving a fl space below and a lower hill.
Aljezur is another town from my own region, Algarve — district of Faro, old province of Algarve.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/pt-ajz.html   (305 words)

  
 Aljezur: Hotels (4)
From Aljezur tourists can explore the wonderful beaches of the Algarve´s west coast: bathed by the Atlantic, they are often wild and deserted in contrast to the warmer ones of the south.
The beaches of Arrifana and Monte Clérigo, sandy and surrounded by cliffs, are easily reached from the road just south of Aljezur; further north, on the border with the Alentejo, the beach of Odeceixe, near the village after which it was named, is sheltered, with the river Odeceixe entering the sea, and favoured by surfers.
Aljezur is small and tranquil, being overlooked by a Moorish castle from the 10th century.
portugal-hotels.com /portugal-hotels/geo/alfaaj1.php   (339 words)

  
 Informations about the district of Aljezur
The village is divided in Aljezur and Igreja Nova, Igreja Nova is the newer part.
Time spent in the district of Aljezur is an opportunity to rediscover peace and tranquillity, interrupted only by the singing of birds or the sound of the sea.
The whole coast of the Aljezur district is a paradise for anglers who dream of landing big fish.
www.aljezur-info.de /e-aljezur.html   (641 words)

  
 Algarve, Algarve-Web, Portugal, Information site on the Algarve - Cities of the Algarve
Aljezur is a small market town in two halves, dominated by the ruins of its hilltop Moorish Castle from which there are fine views over the surrounding countryside.
It was originally settled by the Moors in the 10th century and finally conquered by Christian forces in 1246.
The most accessible are Amoreira, Monte Clerigo and Arrifana, easily reached from the riverside village of Odeceixe, 18 km north of Aljezur on the N 120.
www.algarve-web.com /algarve/aljezur.htm   (146 words)

  
 Aljezur, Algarve accommodation Aljezur, Algarve vacation rental Aljezur, Algarve accommodation Aljezur, Algarve ...
The boundaries of Aljezur are delimited by the sea and the hills reflecting this double influence in its landscapes.
To spend some time in Aljezur is on opportunity to recover peace and tranquility or to experience a silence broken only by the singing of birds or by the crash of the waves on the rocks.
Aljezur is a small coastal village with typical houses from the rural architecture of the Algarve, with colourful borders painted around windows and along the edges of whitewashed walls.
www.e-accom.com /accom2-4-686.htm   (365 words)

  
 Portugal > Algarve > Faro > Aljezur - Activities
Castelo de Aljezur was built on a hill and, although nowadays ruined, it´s an important reference, because it dates from the 10th century, at the height of the arab occupation.It is visible from every...
It is necessary to cross the bridge over Aljezur´s stream and walk along the Rua da Escola to find the Mother Church, in a zone known as "New Church" and facing the village.
Between the coast and the mountain, hidden from the coastal crowd and tourism pressure, Aljezur is an old town that still lives peacefully....
viajar.clix.pt /pt/fzr3264.php?lg=en   (895 words)

  
 Portugal Travel Guide
Nestling a few kilometres inland from the Algarve's rugged west coast, Aljezur is an attractive little place of striking white houses and red roofs, surrounded by oak woods and fields emblazoned with wild flowers.
Just outside Aljezur exists an area of cultivated land where the old medieval system of strip farming is still practised.
Up a steep, winding road 7 km to the west of Aljezur is the captivating seashore village and beach of Monte Clérigo, a paradise for sunbathers and surfers alike.
www.portugaltravelguide.com /en/aljezur.htm   (202 words)

  
 Aljezur - Algarve - Village Terraneo
Aljezur, a municipality with a population of 5,400 people, lies in the Natural Park of South-West Alentejo and the Costa Vicentina.
Fishing, hunting and farming, mainly wine-growing and pig farming, are the staples of the local economy.
Each year, in the autumn, rock barnacles and sweet potatoes are honoured during a three-day festival: Aljezur is the largest area of sweet potato production in Portugal.
www.villageterraneo.org /an/aljezur.htm   (298 words)

  
 Aljezur Municipality (Portugal)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
A recent source shows many differences in the charges of the shield: the tower with a different shape, with a second door in the second floor, and with small windows in both floors, the wavy lines a lot narrower, leaving a fl space below and a lower hill.
Aljezur is another town from my own region, Algarve — district of Faro, old province of Algarve.
This municipality is placed in the western coast of Algarve, bordering the Alentejo to the north.
www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/pt-ajz.html   (305 words)

  
 Algarve, Portugal - Tourism Information - Lagoa
Fishing - the hole of the coast of Aljezur municipality is a paradise for sports anglers who dream of landing big fish.
Aljezur Municipal Museum - sited in the building that was once the town hall, this museum contains archaeological finds that trace the history of human settlement in Aljezur from 7000 BC.
Some of its streets retain the charm of houses in the traditional style and there are ruins of an old country manor house.
www.portugalvirtual.pt /_tourism/algarve/aljezur/index.html   (1505 words)

  
 Aljezur-Rogil-Odeceixe
ALJEZUR is in two parts on either side of a fertile valley with a patchwork of fields of various crops.
The original village clung close to the hillside, atop which there has been a fortress at least since Moorish times.
Just south of Aljezur a turnoff leads to the beaches at Arrifana and Monte Clérigo.
www.algarvenet.com /locations/outras/aljezur1.asp   (270 words)

  
 Guesthouse Aljezur
The fantastic calm mountain site with views to the "Serra de Monchique" is ideal for people who are searching for recreation far away from the mass tourism elsewhere along the Algarve.
From Aljezur on N 267 to Monchique/Marmelete until more or less two km after Aljezur.
At the letter boxes to the left follow the road to the left until you reach the beginning of Cerca, then go straight forward 500m along a country track to the guesthouse.
www.algarvenatural.com /html/body_guesthouse_aljezur.html   (246 words)

  
 aljezur apartment
The name comes from the Moors who ruled the area for six centuries until the Portuguese conquered Aljezur in 1246.
On top of the village are the remains of a Moorish hilltop castle which affords excellent views of the fertile agricultural river valley surrounding Aljezur.
The old quarter of town consists of small white houses with red tile rooftops along narrow cobblestone lanes winding down the hill towards the river.
www.algarvewest.net /aljezur/aljezur_apartment_aljezur.php   (99 words)

  
 The beaches of Aljezur: Odeceixe, Samouqueira, Vale dos Homens, Carriagem, Amoreira, Monte Clérigo, Arrifana, ...
The other option is, before crossing the bridge of the river Seixe, still on the Algarve side turn to the left and follow the road, that takes you 3 km directly to the beach of Odeceixe.
With an extensive sandy beach and still little frequented, the beach of Vale Figueira is located south of the town of Aljezur, close to Alfambras (zone of dispersed settlement).
HOW TO GET THERE FROM ALJEZUR: After leaving the town of Aljezur going to the south, on the EN 120 after about 6 km you will find a crossing point to the right with a road sign directing you to Sagres, Vila do Bispo and Alfambras.
www.aljezur-info.de /e-praias.html   (1067 words)

  
 aljezur
Holiday apartment, situated in the entrance of the village Aljezur.
Aljezur is situated in one of Europe's most beautiful nature parks, it has simply everything.
The mighty Atlantic Ocean with stunning beaches is close and altough this region is an oasis of tranquility, tourist attractions like Lagos are only 20 km away.
casaportugesa.com /index.html   (179 words)

  
 Aljezur holiday farmhouse rental with fishing, beach/lake nearby, log fire, TV
Aljezur holiday farmhouse rental with fishing, beach/lake nearby, log fire, TV Aljezur holiday farmhouse rental with fishing, beach/lake nearby, log fire, TV Home
Here one can still find the original charm of the Algarve, with its white washed farms scattered through the valleys, its beautiful sand beaches (reknowed all over the world for its fantastic surfing) and its little villages habitated by the locals.
The town of Aljezur (10 minutes drive) has one of the major Moorish forts, above the old town with its churches and a charming house museum.
www.holidaylettings.co.uk /rentals/aljezur/3256   (568 words)

  
 Holiday Apartment in Aljezur, Algarve
Cozy apartment in Quinta Verde, Aljezur with pool & garden - Apartment 1 - Studio in the mainhouse, with kitchen and dining area, double bed on a gallery and bed couch in the living area, bathroom with tub, terrace.
Costa Vicentina and Aljezur: The natural park Costa Vicentina covers about 80 km of coastline and goes into the Alentejo where it is called Costa Alentejana.
Aljezur is the capital of the district of the same name.
www.worldvacationrentals.net /detailed/2988.html   (763 words)

  
 Algarve Tourist Guide - Aljezur
For hundreds of years agriculture was, and is, Aljezur's main economic activity but its sharing more and more in the social and economic renewal of the Algarve.
The damage caused by the 1755 earthquake led to the construction of a new settlement across from Aljezur, called Igreja Nova.
Museum containing archaeological finds that trace the history of human settlement in Aljezur from 7.000 B.C. to the Bronze Age and the Moorish occupation.
www.algarve-gids.com /uk/aljezur.html   (207 words)

  
 Holiday accommodation in Aljezur, Western Algarve   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Apartment and villa rentals in Aljezur for holiday accommodation in Western Algarve.
Villa in Vale da Telha, Aljezur, Western Algarve
Designed, decorated and fitted out to a very high standard; we offer you the opportunity of enjoying one of the most picturesque locations on the Algarve.
www.ownersdirect.co.uk /aljezur.htm   (471 words)

  
 Welcome to Aljezur [Algarve Portal]
Aljezur is a small market town with two parts divided by a fertile river valley.
Several spectacular, almost unspoiled beaches are located in the vicinity.
You can easily reach Amoreira, Monte Clerigo and Arrifana from the village of Odeceixe, 18km north to Aljezur on the N120.
www.algarve-portal.com /en/cities/aljezur   (119 words)

  
 ALGARVE HOLIDAY DESTINATION - MONCHIQUE AND ALJEZUR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The village of Marmelete is to the west and located on the road that connects to the many sandy beaches on the western Atlantic coast.
The small rural town of Aljezur with its hilltop 12th Century castle and its 14th Century parish church is further west on this same road.
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www.algarveholidaycottages.com /destinations.11.html   (508 words)

  
 Aljezur: flat Aljezur, holiday Aljezur - flat
We have the flat (Aljezur) of your choice — beautiful, exclusive and inexpensive.
We are certain that we have the perfect flats for your personal taste and preferences in our large choice (inexpensive flat in Aljezur, exclusive flat in Aljezur).
A holiday in a flat turns your stay in Aljezur into a genuine holiday experience.
www.interhome-vacation-homes.us /portugal/algarve/aljezur/flat-aljezur   (119 words)

  
 TrekLens | Beautiful Aljezur Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The population of Aljezur is located in the most western coast of the Algarve.
In a small and calm villa that is dominated by an Arab castle of century X, from where it observes beautiful a panoramic one of the sea and the mountain range.
A valley very fertile call ' To Várzea de Aljezur' divides to the villa in two parts new and the old one.
www.treklens.com /gallery/Europe/Portugal/photo261993.htm   (247 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional: Europe: Portugal: Districts: Faro: Aljezur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Aljezur Info - Directory and guide to this town in west Algarve, including map, accommodation, restaurants and information on the local beaches and Costa Vicentina Natural Park.
Aljezur.net - Information on this town close to the west coast and the surrounding area, including a directory of local services.
Mafaldo and Vilhena - Building firm based in Aljezur mainly engaged in the construction/recovery of villas and the construction of swimming pools.
dmoz.org /Regional/Europe/Portugal/Districts/Faro/Aljezur   (125 words)

  
 Carpe Vita Surf Aljezur | Websites | ONESTOPSURF
The Carpe Vita Surf na Costa Camp is a neat 4 house set up in the old part of Aljezur.Each house is equiped with everything you need for a relaxed and confortable holidays in the crountryside.
The houses are just on the hill of the old mourish castle of Aljezur and you can walk down to the main road of the town thru the old neighboorhood with the old houses.
From the rush of the waves directly to the calm of the Carpe Vita houses.All this in the beautifull set-up of Aljezur, with Arrifana beach and many more just a few miles away.
www.onestopsurf.com /websites/Carpe-Vita-Surf-Aljezur.aspx   (183 words)

  
 Panoramio - Photo of Aljezur - Ribeira na Primavera (River in the Spring)
Panoramio - Photo of Aljezur - Ribeira na Primavera (River in the Spring)
Aljezur - Ribeira na Primavera (River in the Spring)
Hi found this interesting photo of Aljezur - Ribeira na Primavera (River in the Spring): http://www.panoramio.com/photo/987121 Regards, Photos of the World at http://www.panoramio.com/
www.panoramio.com /photo/987121   (53 words)

  
 Discover the Algarve of Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Praia da Marinha, Lagoa was classified as one of the 100 most beautiful and well preserved beaches of the world.
The Region is divided into 16 municipalities: Albufeira, Alcoutim, Aljezur, Castro Marim, Faro, Lagoa, Lagos, Loulé, Monchique, Olhão, Portimão, São Brás de Alportel, Silves, Tavira, Vila do Bispo, and Vila Real de Santo António.
The Phoenicians established trading ports along the coast circa 1000 BC.
www.magicaljourneys.com /Portugal/portugal-discover-algarve.html   (1822 words)

  
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The apartment and the house are in a small street on the hill of Aljezur, and give a wonderful view on Igreja Nova.
They are 200m from the center of the village.
They are composed of one kitchen, one living room, one bathroom, two bedrooms (one with a double bed, the other with three single beds).
www.atlantikurlaub.de /greatbritain/aljezur_gb.htm   (140 words)

  
 Holiday home vacation rental Casa Cerro do Almargem, Alfambras, Aljezur, Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal holiday homes, ...
It is a peaceful and relaxing spot – even in the heat of summer.
The villa is located in the rural area of Alfambras at the coastal road between Aljezur (6 miles) and Carrapateira (6 miles).
In Aljezur you will find shops for all your needs (supermarkets, banks, post, covered market, restaurants and cafes).
www.vacationvillas.net /index.cfm/holidayrental/33896.cfm   (840 words)

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