Cairnvillas Tips on where to go, eat & surf!
Food scene
Mó Veggie Bistro
13 R. João Dias MendesGreat choice for vegetarians, at the historic center of Aljezur
Trigo Vermelho (Vegan Restaurant)
Fantastic pizza´s!
Pont'a Pé
12 Largo da LiberdadeFine Portuguese food!
Gulli Bistrot
Another recommendation when dining in Aljezur
O Paulo
32 Rua Serpa PintoRestaurante O Sargo
O Sargo provides new cuisine at Monte Clerigo beach
Goldig Café & Take Away
64 R. Infante de SagresDelicious organic food for breakfast and lunch, great outdoor seating
Fantastic pizza´s and great deco and indoor and outdoor seating. You will need to make a reservation to avoid disappointment
54 locals recommend
Pizzeria Casavostra
302 Av. 5 de OutubroFantastic pizza´s and great deco and indoor and outdoor seating. You will need to make a reservation to avoid disappointment
A stunning place to enjoy fantastic coffee and cakes, if you venture out in the direction of Portimao
Café da Rosa
N6 Largo do MunicípioA stunning place to enjoy fantastic coffee and cakes, if you venture out in the direction of Portimao
If you go for an outing to Lagos, this is a must visit place for fantastic coffee, smoothies, salads and sandwiches..and a surfboard shop next door!
16 locals recommend
Coffee & Waves
10 Tv. do CotoveloIf you go for an outing to Lagos, this is a must visit place for fantastic coffee, smoothies, salads and sandwiches..and a surfboard shop next door!
Varzea restaurant just opposite supermarket Intermarché, offers great value and fantastic service.
Restaurante O Pescador; Portal Da Varzea - Manuel Duarte Cavaco
Cci 806 Sitio Praia Da ArrifanaVarzea restaurant just opposite supermarket Intermarché, offers great value and fantastic service.
José bar and restaurant in Val da Telha, at around 4kms from the villas, offers great value lunch menu´s, dining and ample outdoor and indoor seating
10 locals recommend
Vale da Telha - José Manuel Rodrigues Orelha
José bar and restaurant in Val da Telha, at around 4kms from the villas, offers great value lunch menu´s, dining and ample outdoor and indoor seating
Outdoor and indoor seating, enjoy the life music whilst sipping a cocktail!
22 locals recommend
Hugo's Bar
Urbanização Vale da TelhaOutdoor and indoor seating, enjoy the life music whilst sipping a cocktail!
Also in Val da Telha, if you continue in the direction of Arrifana beach, you will bump into a fantastic pizza place and almost next door to that you will see A La Bilal. Both offer great casual outdoor and indoor lunch and dinner.
7 locals recommend
A La Bilal
41 Urbanização Vale da TelhaAlso in Val da Telha, if you continue in the direction of Arrifana beach, you will bump into a fantastic pizza place and almost next door to that you will see A La Bilal. Both offer great casual outdoor and indoor lunch and dinner.
Important phone numbers
National emergency : 112
Police station (GNR): +351 282 998 130
Firemen: +351 282 990 140 / + 351 282 998 258
Aljezur Health Center: +351 282 990 200
Lagos Hospital: +351 282 763 034
Portimão Hospital: +351 282 450 300
Community contacts:
Pharmacy Aljezur: +351 282 994 438
Pharmacy Odeceixe/ Rogil: +351 282 947 147 / 282 990 050
Post office: +351 282 990 160
Tourist Office (Aljezur): +351 282 998 229
Taxi : +351 282 998 127 / 282 991 176 or cell phone: 917 574 630 (Luis)
Faro Airport: +351 289 800 800
Train station: +351 282 762 987
Bus station: +351 282 762 944
119 locals recommend
Aljezur
National emergency : 112
Police station (GNR): +351 282 998 130
Firemen: +351 282 990 140 / + 351 282 998 258
Aljezur Health Center: +351 282 990 200
Lagos Hospital: +351 282 763 034
Portimão Hospital: +351 282 450 300
Community contacts:
Pharmacy Aljezur: +351 282 994 438
Pharmacy Odeceixe/ Rogil: +351 282 947 147 / 282 990 050
Post office: +351 282 990 160
Tourist Office (Aljezur): +351 282 998 229
Taxi : +351 282 998 127 / 282 991 176 or cell phone: 917 574 630 (Luis)
Faro Airport: +351 289 800 800
Train station: +351 282 762 987
Bus station: +351 282 762 944
Supermarket
Intermarché Aljezur
Supermarket Aljezur for convenient shopping
Unique in Aljezur and surroundings. High quality products, excellent service. Buy your own coffee beans and grind them on the spot, one of many things to be bought here, an eco friendly supermarket!
Madame Granel
nº2 Tv. Primeiro de MaioUnique in Aljezur and surroundings. High quality products, excellent service. Buy your own coffee beans and grind them on the spot, one of many things to be bought here, an eco friendly supermarket!
Aljezur market : every day except sundays, from 8:00- 14:00 Nice fresh food!
Farmers market: every saturday from 8:00 - 11:00, with local artists, typical food, and natural products at amazing prices!
119 locals recommend
Aljezur
Aljezur market : every day except sundays, from 8:00- 14:00 Nice fresh food!
Farmers market: every saturday from 8:00 - 11:00, with local artists, typical food, and natural products at amazing prices!
Beaches and Surfing
Cairnvillas´accommodation is between 2 stunning beaches, Monte Clerigo and Al Moraira which are only 1 km away from the villas. The 3rd beach, praia Arrifana, is at only 7kms away and very popular with surfers on a beginners level. All beaches (praias) offer besides excellent surf, surfing schools for board rental and lessons, bars and restaurants.
Arrifana beach and village offer fantastic waves and surf all year round. A couple of restaurants to be found are: Pedros restaurant, Terra Mar and Oceano. At the beach you have Restaurante da Praia, which is more like a coffee shop, with sandwiches, toasts, crepes, salads, etc
62 locals recommend
Praia da Arrifana
Arrifana beach and village offer fantastic waves and surf all year round. A couple of restaurants to be found are: Pedros restaurant, Terra Mar and Oceano. At the beach you have Restaurante da Praia, which is more like a coffee shop, with sandwiches, toasts, crepes, salads, etc
Fantastic wide and long stretch of sandy beaches that offers great surfing throughout the summer months, bars and restaurants, at only 1km away from the villas.
105 locals recommend
Praia de Monte Clérigo
Fantastic wide and long stretch of sandy beaches that offers great surfing throughout the summer months, bars and restaurants, at only 1km away from the villas.
Amoreira Beach
Sightseeing
When exploring northwards from Aljezur, stop by in Rogil which has a fantastic bakery on the main street. Continue further up north towards Odeceixe, Praia do Homens, Odeceixe, Porto das Barcas; Azenha do Mar and Zambujeira do mar which are a must see
61 locals recommend
Odeceixe
When exploring northwards from Aljezur, stop by in Rogil which has a fantastic bakery on the main street. Continue further up north towards Odeceixe, Praia do Homens, Odeceixe, Porto das Barcas; Azenha do Mar and Zambujeira do mar which are a must see
When ready to explore south of Aljezur, set course for Sagres. A couple of recommended stops are Monteruivo, Bordeira, Praia do Amada, Carrapteia, Villa do Bospo, ending in Sagres which offers spectacular view points of the Atlantic coast. Worth going to for surfers in the winter are Beliche and Zavial.
296 locals recommend
Sagres
When ready to explore south of Aljezur, set course for Sagres. A couple of recommended stops are Monteruivo, Bordeira, Praia do Amada, Carrapteia, Villa do Bospo, ending in Sagres which offers spectacular view points of the Atlantic coast. Worth going to for surfers in the winter are Beliche and Zavial.