Activities

Most beaches along the coastline are very surfable, our favourites are Amoreira (closest & decent waves), Bordeira (largest but can have fairly strong current), Arrifana (best waves but most crowded), Odeceixe (nicest beach but can have fairly strong current), Amado (where the pros like to go). We recommend Boa Onda Surf School for Arrifana & Monte Clerigo

Stand-up paddling can typically be done at all the places where surf lessons are being offered. Most beaches nearby are suited for it

The best kite surf condition are on the south coast of the Algarve, c. 45-60mins drive from Vale de Agua.

Check out the link below for best locations

Various places around the Algarve offer paragliding, either for pros or in tandem - have a look around which ones suit you best.... 

You can find multiple yoga retreats and yoga teachers in and near Aljezur. We suggest you browse around to see what offer most suits your preferences....

Horseback riding is a great activity - especially a ride along the beach in the morning or towards sunset. Various places offer different horse activities. Browse around and see what best appeals to you

Burros & Arte, located only 1km away from Vale de Agua offers guided donkey walks or hikes of different styles and length. Kids love it but many adults, too. A very tranquil and slow-pace way to explore the region and connect with nature.

The Costa Vicentina offers hundreds of kilometres of undisturbed hiking along the breathtaking coastline or beautiful inland.

Best app or website to find the right track for you is komoot

Check komoot for the best and most suitable cycling tracks in the region. You can rent bikes at Hashtag Bike Rental in uptown Aljezur

Vale de Agua, like its surrounding, provides excellent conditions for star & sky watching, as the sunny and warm climate makes the night skies often crystal clear along the Costa Vicentina. This link gives you helpful guidance in finding your favorite stars and planets...

SandyToes is one provider located in Aljezur and offering jeep tours, as well as motorbike and other type of outdoor and 4x4 activities

Vale de Agua sits right between two of Portugal's finest wine regions, the Algarve and the Alentejo. The wine - while surprisingly little known - is exceptionally good and it is very easy to find excellent wines at very affordable prices

Golf is less of an activity around Aljezur and the Western Algarve, where the strict environmental policies do not permit golf courses, such preserving the unique and original landscape. However, for those fancy a swing, the southern Algarve is one of Europe's most popular golf regions and offers plenty of course, less than 1h away.

For those who like cars and racing, maybe you want to visit Autódromo Internacional do Algarve - as the name says - an international race track - 30 mins away. Here you can either watch as a spectator or race yourself, either in a proper race car or in karts...