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there is the more remote
Praia de Vale Figueira
, about 15km southwest of Aljezur on rugged
dirt roads.
Surfing lessons are offered by
Arrifana Surf School
(
917 862 138; arrifanasurfschool.com; 1-/3-/4-/
5-day course €55/150/200/225)
.
Sleeping
In Praia da Arrifana locals sometimes rent out private rooms (look for '
quartos'
signs).
There are a few other options outside town.
Amazigh Hostel
( 282 997 502;
www.amazighostel.com
; Rua da Ladeira 5; dm/d/f €25/79/139; )
Meet the setting for
Gidget
with a Gen Y twist: this hip, hop and happening place is intelligently designed and
clean (though admittedly, showing a few signs of wear). It has inbuilt lockers under the
bunks, steel staircases, surfboard and gear storage, the coolest of living areas (including a
sun terrace with superlative views), plus a communal kitchen.
HOSTEL
€
Pousada da Juventude
( 282 997 455;
www.pousadasjuventude.pt
;
Praia da Arrifana; dm €17, d with bathroom €47)
This grey-and-
yellow hostel is decked out in plastic furniture that is of cutting-edge design. The hostel
offers light and airy rooms, great communal areas including a sunny terrace, a storeroom
for surf gear, and a washing and drying room. It's a few minutes' walk from Praia da Ar-
rifana.
HOSTEL
€
Restaurante-Bar A Lareira
( 282 998 440; Rua 3 de Janeiro; d/tr €60/75)
Located in Igreja Nova, this place has 12 clean and
tidy rooms with wood details, and each opens onto a shared terrace with lovely views.
There's a good restaurant below.
GUESTHOUSE
€
Parque de Campismo Serrão
( 282 990 220;
www.parque-campismo-serrao.com
; campsite per adult/tent/car €5.50/5/4; )
This
calm, shady site is 4km north of Aljezur, then 1km off the main road. It has wheelchair ac-
cess, tennis courts, a playground and apartments, plus bike rental.
CAMPGROUND
€
Eating & Drinking
