In the heart of the Costa Vicentina, Aljezur is distinguished among the best European destinations for Nature Tourism. With stunning landscapes, between the mountains and the sea, that shelter different natural habitats and a high biodiversity, a coast that has the best beaches in Portugal and a geological heritage,
fauna and flora of high scientific value, Aljezur arouses emotions.
In addition to an overwhelming natural heritage, the cultural heritage of Aljezur is extraordinarily rich and diverse. From traditional architecture, to churches worthy of a careful visit,
to museums and museums that faithfully portray the life of these people in the past;
Land of fish and abundant meat,
as well as rich vegetables, it is impossible to resist the sweet potato from Aljezur (PGI), which deserves honors at one of the best gastronomic festivals in the Algarve, the Sweet Potato Festival in Aljezur. Wonderful sea bream, sea bream and sea bass cooked or grilled over charcoal, Moorish porridge with “pikes”, cabbage or beans with sweet potatoes,
the octopus in sauce or in salads, the excellent percepts and mussels from the Costa Vicentina, the fried moray and the sausages, are very popular dishes and snacks. Not forgetting the famous sweets, based on the main local product: cake, pie, pudding or sweet potato pastries and Aljezur fritters, among other delicacies,
combined with an aromatic arbutus spirit, produced for centuries in this region of the country, they delight many who travel here to enjoy them. Divine knowledge and flavors, in fact!
Aljezur, a natural and cultural treasure to share, all year round.