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Municipality in Algarve, Portugal
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Aljezur is a city and the northernmost municipality in the district of Faro in Algarve, the southernmost region of mainland Portugal. The village is located in a natural park, the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e da Costa Vicentina, close to the border of the Algarve with the Alentejo region.
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Castle of Aljezur
A 10th-century medieval castle. The castle was built on top of the hill in the 10th century, and presents magnificent views of the town and surroundings. Only the outer walls, a tower and the cistern survive. In the narrow and steep streets of the picturesque old part, you can find several small museums that introduce you to various themes in the history of Aljezur.
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Holiday house with a private garden. It's set in the Costa Vicentina natural park.
Four-star, 26-room hotel with swimming pool, bar, restaurant, free Wi-Fi, and free parking.
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