Praia da Arrifana, Coastal beach in Aljezur, Portugal
The 500-meter beach features pale golden fine sand backed by tall cliffs that provide natural protection from the Atlantic Ocean swells.
The ruins of Castle Arrifana, constructed in the 12th century, stand above the beach as the former residence of Prince Abu-l-Qasim Ahmad.
Local fishermen maintain their traditional activities at the small harbor located at the northwest side of the bay near Arrifana village.
Access to the beach involves a boardwalk with steps from the upper village, along with a concrete slope designed for wheelchair users and boats.
Archaeological research revealed three ancient mosques with distinct architectural elements within the castle complex above the shoreline.
Website: https://bathingwaters.eu/algarve/faro/aljezur/ptcx3c
GPS coordinates: 37.29278,-8.86500
Latest update: March 10, 2025 01:54
The Algarve region offers diverse photo opportunities from coastal formations to historical structures. The Benagil cave displays a natural ceiling opening, while Ponta da Piedade presents limestone cliffs by the Atlantic. The red sandstone Castle of Silves stands on a hill, and Capela dos Ossos shows architectural elements made of bones. The region includes beaches like Praia da Marinha with rock formations, and natural areas such as Ria Formosa with its water channels and wildlife. Historical sites include the Sagres Fortress and Roman ruins at Cerro da Villa.
Castle of Aljezur
5.9 km
Praia de Monte Clérigo
5.5 km
Praia da Amoreira
6.8 km
Ribat of Arrifana
3.2 km
Bordeira's beach
10.8 km
Praia de Vale dos Homens
10.6 km
Fort of Arrifana
865 m
Praia do Penedo
1.9 km
Praia da Carreagem
7.6 km
Ponte de Aljezur
6.1 km
Museo Antoniano
6.1 km
Igreja Paroquial de Aljezur
6.7 km
Fonte das Mentiras
6 km
Igreja da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Aljezur
6.1 km
Vale Figueiras Beach
5.1 km
Estação-tumulus de Aljezur
6.7 km
Museu Municipal de Aljezur
6.2 km
Centro de Assistência Polivalente de Aljezur
6.7 km
Mercado Municipal de Aljezur
6.1 km
Moinho de Vento da Arregata
9.3 km
Casa Museu Pintor José Cercas
6.1 km
Fontanário Público em Aljezur
6.1 km
Pillory of Aljezur
6.2 km
Praia da Fateixa
4.8 km
Câmara Municipal de Aljezur
6.4 km
Praia de Vale Figueira
4.5 km
Núcleo urbano da vila de Aljezur
6.2 km
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