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. They emphasize between its numerous beaches the Praia de Arrifana and the Praia de Monte Clérigo, for being those of better access.
Castelo de Aljezur - the Castelo de Aljezur was constructed by the Arabs in century X, although already from the different Age of Iron civilizations lived in the place as they confirm the recent archaeological excavations made in his environs. He was one of the last castles in being conquered by the Christians in the Algarve. One is located in the stop of the mount that dominates the city. At the moment one is in state of ruins and the walls of century XIV and two towers round and a other square are only conserved. From its environs a wonderful panoramic Vista is observed.
Igreja gives Mercy - the Igreja gives Mercy raised in century XVI is located near the Rua do Serro Forte, in center historical of the population. It had to be reconstructed in century XVIII, after the famous earthquake undergone in the zone in 1755. In his facade it emphasizes a tower bell tower of century XVIII and has a vestibule of dated Renaissance style in 1577. Its interior is of a single ship and has a small triunfal arc. Recently different works from conservation have been made in the interior and outside of the church.