Julia’s Tips
City/town information
Vale da Telha, Aljezur is a small town surrounded by the Vicentine Coast Nature Park -- one of the last strongholds of the wild European coast. There are many sandy beaches, cliff-top hiking/biking trails, and lots of opportunities to soak in everything nature has to offer. Vale da Telha itself has small supermarkets and a few restaurants. A larger supermarket, the weekly farmers market, other stores, and restaurants are just a ten minutes drive away in Aljezur.
119 locals recommend
Aljezur
Vale da Telha, Aljezur is a small town surrounded by the Vicentine Coast Nature Park -- one of the last strongholds of the wild European coast. There are many sandy beaches, cliff-top hiking/biking trails, and lots of opportunities to soak in everything nature has to offer. Vale da Telha itself has small supermarkets and a few restaurants. A larger supermarket, the weekly farmers market, other stores, and restaurants are just a ten minutes drive away in Aljezur.
Food scene
We love Restaurante O Sargo for its great location at Monte Clerigo Beach and its modern cuisine. Make a reservation!
41 locals recommend
Restaurante O Sargo
We love Restaurante O Sargo for its great location at Monte Clerigo Beach and its modern cuisine. Make a reservation!
Maxi's Warung is run by a French chef who has a passion for Thai/Indo cuisine. It's a casual place with consistently good food if you need a change from the local, Portuguese cuisine. They also do take-out!
7 locals recommend
Maxi's Warung Thai & Indo Food
Maxi's Warung is run by a French chef who has a passion for Thai/Indo cuisine. It's a casual place with consistently good food if you need a change from the local, Portuguese cuisine. They also do take-out!
O Zé is an old institution at Monte Clerigo Beach -- popular for coffee, lunch, or dinner. Portuguese cuisine and flair.
13 locals recommend
O Zé
18 EM1003-1O Zé is an old institution at Monte Clerigo Beach -- popular for coffee, lunch, or dinner. Portuguese cuisine and flair.
Fancy a burger? This is the place to go! You have the choice between potato and sweet potato fries.
14 locals recommend
Sector B Hamburgueria
Fancy a burger? This is the place to go! You have the choice between potato and sweet potato fries.
Great place to even just grab a drink, sit on the terrace, and enjoy the views. Perfect spot to watch the sunset from!
56 locals recommend
O Paulo
32 Rua Serpa PintoGreat place to even just grab a drink, sit on the terrace, and enjoy the views. Perfect spot to watch the sunset from!
Favorite amongst locals and visitors alike. Casual cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Surfer/beach flair. Easy eats, smoothies, acai bowl, and more.
17 locals recommend
Sea You Surf Café
Favorite amongst locals and visitors alike. Casual cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Surfer/beach flair. Easy eats, smoothies, acai bowl, and more.
Sightseeing
If you're into history and local charm, slender through the cobblestoned streets of the old town of Aljezur and walk up to the castle. Sometimes small groups gather here in the evening for poetry readings, singing, or a picnic. Great spot to watch the sunset from!
60 locals recommend
Castle of Aljezur
If you're into history and local charm, slender through the cobblestoned streets of the old town of Aljezur and walk up to the castle. Sometimes small groups gather here in the evening for poetry readings, singing, or a picnic. Great spot to watch the sunset from!
Activity
Burros e Artes is a donkey sanctuary. They offer guided tours with donkeys through the lush green surroundings of their farm, trekking tours around the Costa Vicentina Nature Park, and other creative activities such as pottery. Check them out and support a great local place that rescues donkeys!
Burros e Artes
57 Rua João Dias MendesBurros e Artes is a donkey sanctuary. They offer guided tours with donkeys through the lush green surroundings of their farm, trekking tours around the Costa Vicentina Nature Park, and other creative activities such as pottery. Check them out and support a great local place that rescues donkeys!
Arrifana Beach is popular amongst surfers and sunbathers alike. It's located in a protected cove and usually less exposed to the wind than other beaches nearby.
6 locals recommend
Arrifana
Arrifana Beach is popular amongst surfers and sunbathers alike. It's located in a protected cove and usually less exposed to the wind than other beaches nearby.