Maybe October, a vacation home rental in Aljezur, Portugal

A Renovated Farmhouse for Rest and Relaxation near Amoreira Surf Beach

Surrounded by cultivated fields, with the surf rolling in just beyond the stands of twisting cork oak trees, this two-bedroom, 120-year-old farmhouse was built from the land itself. Restored using all-natural materials, including traditional tapia earthen walls with lime plaster, the sustainably updated beach farm retreat prioritizes rest, a place to unwind after a day of surfing, hiking, beachcombing and wandering. It's delightfully weather beaten and sun-kissed.

Sleep spaces (one king bedroom, one double daybed bedroom for two) are quiet and dark, with CocoMat Toppers, natural bedding and green mattresses. All rooms are free from harmful building materials, with a cotton mosquito net and a selection of calming essential oils.

Find inner harmony and bodily rest with yoga mats and blocks, meditation cushions and blankets. Spa quality bathrooms add to the wellness-focused reset, as does a kitchen equipped with organic products and local ceramic serving pieces. There is a mid-century-inspired dining area, and a courtyard seating area and outdoor shower make post-beach and evenings leisurely.

Around

This farmhouse is located in a cork oak stand in the Costa Vicentina Nature Park, just a few minutes from the town center of Aljezur. For surfers, the Amoreira, Arrifana, and Monte Clerigo surf beaches are all within easy reach.

Aljezur’s original Medina, dating from the 10th century and dominated by Moorish castle, remains. The small market town is unique in that it’s actually two communities situated along the town’s river, the historical old town occupying one bank, the “new” city, dating from the 18th century, occupying the opposite bank, formed after an earthquake and malaria epidemic led residents to cross the river. Made up of mostly whitewashed buildings along a zigzag of cobbled streets, Aljezur is about 30 kilometers north of Lagos near the border of Portugal’s Algarve and Alentejo regions. The town’s ancient Moorish castle ruins offer views out to the Atlantic, and the new town’s 18th-century main square is lined with cafes and small shops. A bridge connects the two sides of town, and a municipal museum offers an overview of the village’s unique history.

The main draw to Aljezur is the wild coastline, a deliciously undeveloped stretch of sand within a protected natural park (Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina). Praia do Amoreira spreads out from where the Aljezur town stream meets the Atlantic. It’s a favorite of families for its shallow river waters crossing the sand. Monte Clerigo beach is a favorite for surfing, though rugged Arrifana is the surfer’s preferred beach, backed by towering cliffs, with powerful waves and breathtaking scenery. Surf schools offer lessons on most area beaches, and hikers will find their pleasure along the protected coastline, too, with several paths of varying intensity tracing the cliff lines between Monte Clerigo and Arifanna.