Praia do Medo da Fonte Santa — Attraction in Aljezur

Amazing secluded beach which can be accessed by walk on the Ruta Vicentina track (from Arrifana to Monte Clérigo) or by swimming.

You will find this beach difficult to access, so keep in mind the ocean tide (better at low tide) and a bit of climbing on instable rocks. There are a couple of access from the trail.

It can be a mission to get there, but absolutely worthy. Surfing is also good sometimes and absolutely non people. Bring sun umbrella, some food, water and enjoy that emptiness all day. Amazing.

Astonished of how this part of the world is still...

Having this beach all to ourselves was one of the definite highlights of our trip to Arrifana. The climb down is really not that easy and it took us three trys to find the right spot, but it was worth it. We did some skinny dipping and walked up and down the beach. There was even a spot where fresh water is coming down the hill. The only thing we didn't like was that even on a beach as secluded as this one...

Playa prácticamente virgen, al pie de los acantilados. Accedimos desde la Praia da Pipa, a la que descendimos desde el aparcamiento a la entrada del tramo Monte Clérigos - Arrifana de la Ruta Vicentina (la bajada es escarpada, pero en la zona más vertical hay una cuerda para ayudarte a bajar y a subir a la vuelta). Pese a que la marea nos pilló desprevenidos (fallo nuestro), se puede salir sin problema caminando por las rocas. Casi al final de la playa hay un manantial espectacular que cae desde lo alto de los acantilados. En el día que más gente vimos, apenas éramos 10 personas en toda la...