David Cameron visits the sleepy town of Aljezur

Aljezur, is the first location in my “Out and About” series
where I review various towns and villages in the Western Algarve.

The sleepy town of Aljezur is now well and truly on the map since the British Prime Minister and his wife, Samantha, visited the local market to buy squid. It made me smile when I read the newspapers were more interested in reporting on David Cameron’s dress sense, than information about the town itself.

Aljezur, still has the rustic charm of a small Portuguese town as yet unspoilt by the ravages of mass tourism.

Directions:
Take the A22 motorway west, towards Sines and drive to the end. At the roundabout drive straight across, direction Sines (N120). Drive up the wibbly wobbly road for about 20 minutes and you will eventually reach the Moorish town of Aljezur. N.B. trust me, you won’t fall off the end of the world – there is life after Portimao and even Lagos.

Where to eat:
Piza Bica
Tel. (+351) 282 998 693
Cruz – Igreja Nova
8670-089 Aljezur
(On the road to Monchique)
Horário:
De Segunda a Sexta, 12:00H ~ 14:30H e 18:30H ~ 22:00H
Sábados, Domingos, Feriados, 18:30H ~ 22:00H

Restaurante PONT’A PÉ
Largo da Liberdade
8670 ALJEZUR
(near the taxi rank, by the bridge)
Tel. (+351) 282 998 104

Restaurante RUTH – O IVO
Tel. (+351) 282 998 534
Rua 25 de Abril
8670-088 ALJEZUR

Local Beaches:
Praia do Monte Clérigo – Western Algarve

Praia da Arrifana

Praia da Amoreira (closest beach to the town of Aljezur)

Useful Contacts
Câmara Municipal

Tourist information:
POSTO DE TURISMO DE ALJEZUR
Rua 25 de Abril, 62
8670-088 ALJEZUR
Tel. (+351) 282 998 229
E-mail: turismo.aljezur@turismodoalgarve.pt
Aljezur

Indoor Activities

COMPLEXO DESPORTIVO DE ALJEZUR
Pavilhão Desportivo (Sports Centre)
Tel. 282 990 021 – Fax 282 990 022
Piscinas Municipais (Swimming Pool)
Tel. 282 990 023
Fore more information regarding opening times and a full list of activities, check out the Camara Website here.

Local Surf Schools
(Information to follow)

Cultural Organizations

Tertúlia – Associação Sócio-Cultural de Aljezur
Morada: Rua de Lisboa
8670 ALJEZUR
Tel: (+351) 282 998 870 / (+351) 969 979 550
Correio Electrónico: tertulia.aljezur@gmail.com
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Associação de Defesa do Património Histórico e Arqueológico de Aljezur
Morada: Rua João Dias Mendes, 48
8670 – 086 ALJEZUR
Tel: 282 991 011

Aljezur Market
Opposite School
3rd Monday (morning)

Aljezur market sells a variety of goods including a great selection of vegetable plants, clothes, hardware and underwear etc. Unlike some touristy markets you are unlikey to find dodgey DVD’s, fake designer brands. If you want a real insider tip about life in Portugal, why not mingle with the locals, and for lunch sample the delicious BBQ’d chicken and chips washed down with copious amounts of red wine served in beer glasses. Yes, you read correctly – beer glasses!

David Cameron (British Prime Minister) and his good lady certainly missed out on this experience!