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18-518: Arrifana may refer to one of several towns in Portugal: Arrifana (Aljezur) Arrifana (Guarda) Arrifana (Macedo de Cavaleiros) Arrifana (Santa Maria da Feira) Arrifana (Vila Nova de Poiares) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Arrifana . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

36-408: A large population. It was traditionally a hamlet conjoined in a single parish with nearby Raposeira , dependent on the municipality of Vila do Bispo (until 1855) and then Lagos . In September 1861, the parish of Carrapateira was conjoined to Bordeira , both deducted from Lagos and transferred to the municipality of Alzejur . Carrapateira sits on a small indented headland of limestone cliffs on

54-550: Is a mapped trail with two routes, one of which is the Historical Way, which crosses through Arrifana and has twice (2016 and 2020) been certified with the "Leading Quality Trails—Best of Europe" label. The trail is 263 km long and consists of thirteen legs each up to 25 km long . Arrifana is the stop between Carrapateira , a neighboring village, and Aljezur . The other route, the Fisherman's Trail (Trilho dos Pescadores)

72-530: Is a more difficult route from Porto Covo to Cabo de São Vicente . Praia da Arrifana is a seashell-shaped Blue Flag beach on the Atlantic Ocean Sandstone cliffs surround the beach and cut the worst of the wind, which creates ideal conditions for scuba-diving and surfing, since the waves are not as high as neighboring beaches nor as strong. The beach rents out wetsuits, surfboards, and bodyboards and surfing lessons are available on-site. It

90-540: Is a village on the western coast of the Algarve , Portugal . Administratively, it is part of the civil parish of Bordeira , within the municipality of Aljezur , in the Faro District . Its landmarks include an old fort and a church. The nearby beaches are a popular surfing destination. Carrapateira lies 35.6 kilometres (22.1 mi) by road northwest of Lagos and 110 kilometres (68 mi) northwest of Faro . It

108-513: Is located along the N268 road . To the northeast is the village of Bordeira while the village of Vilarinha lies to the southeast. A small stream named Ribeira da Carrapateira flows through the village, and it is surrounded by the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park . Situated in a hilly, dry and barren area, with only a small river and a few wells, Carrapeteira never supported

126-464: Is the location of the annual Sunset Fest and Fisherman's Festival and has hosted several regional surfing competitions. The fishing port lies at the north end of the beach, and the Needle Stone (Pedra da Agulha) is visible from the south end. The Ribât de Arrifana is a 12th-century Moorish fortress just north of Arrifana. It is thought to have been built at the beginning of Ibn Qasi's push for

144-603: The Moorish presence in Iberia. Arrifana, from the Arabic word Arihana , means myrtle , a plant that grows in the area. As a fishing village, Arrifana enjoys seafood as a main part of its cuisine; its regional specialty is the barnacle , particularly the Goose barnacle , referred to as percebes . Due to the difficulty of reaching barnacle populations, which live where the surf meets the rocks,

162-508: The 16th century. In 1742, during the reign of John V , the fort was rebuilt on the orders of Jerónimo de Ataíde, Count of Atouguia , governor of the Algarve. It was a square fortress with a bastion on each corner, typically defended by six coastal cannons or mortars. In the aftermath of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake , the church suffered some damage, which was the beginning of the structure's slow deterioration. Despite occasional repairs, by 1792

180-523: The 17th century, raids by Barbary pirates on this stretch of coast prompted a petition by local residents for protection. A small fort was erected on an overseeing hill in 1673 by Nuno da Cunha de Ataíde , Count of Pontével , the Governor and Captain-General of the Algarve . The walls of the fort were built to enclose the pre-existing parish church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, a structure of popular Algarvian design with some Manueline traces dating from

198-562: The 19th century. In 2001, it was rediscovered by archaeologists. These excavations uncovered mosques, a minaret , a madrasa , a necropolis , and a prayer wall facing the religious site of Mecca . Scholars of medieval Islam's control of and lasting influence in Europe regard the Ribât as "one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 21st century." In 2007, Aljezur did minor renovations that made it safe enough to accommodate visitors;

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216-929: The Portuguese consider barnacle harvesting among the most dangerous jobs in the world. Other dishes include octopus in olive oil , fish stew, fried Moray eels , and octopus with sweet potatoes. Since 2005, Arrifana has been home to the Arrifana Sunset Festival, which features live music and craft and food stalls, and takes places along the Arrifana Beach. Previous musical performances include Gabriel o Pensador , Reeps One , Mishka , Tiago Bettencourt , True Vibenation , Caravana Sun , Ben Howard , and Peyoti for President . Music genres include reggae , rock, hip-hop, ska , funk , and electronic music . The festival has an overall focus on environmental responsibility and several small activities take place during

234-479: The Ribât was then made a national monument in 2013. In 2021, José Gonçalves, mayor of Aljezur, signed into action a plan that would make the Ribât de Arrifana an archaeological site. Funding for the current development and future projects comes in part from the Aga Khan Foundation , an organization affiliated with Islam. The center is expected to open in 2025. Carrapateira, Aljezur Carrapateira

252-676: The conditions which have made it a popular surfing destination in recent years. To the north of the Carrapateira headland is the vast Praia da Bordeira , regarded as one of the best beaches in Portugal, "noted for its rugged limestone cliffs and extensive sand dunes". to the south is the Praia do Amado , highly popular with surfers. The village contains the Carrapateira Surfhouse, offering surf courses for beginners and guided surf tours. In

270-578: The event, including cleaning the beach and making reusable items such as mugs. The event takes place in late July and is hosted by the Arrifana Fisherman's Association. The Arrifana Fisherman's Festival (Festa dos Pescadoree da Arrifana) takes place during the last Saturday in July, with the Arrifana Sunset Festival on the following day. This event features blessing of fishing boats for the coming harvest, live concerts, and fresh seafood. Rota Vicentina

288-439: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arrifana&oldid=540930991 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Arrifana (Aljezur) Many names in the Algarve region have Arabic influences leftover from

306-509: The spread of Sufism in Gharb al-Andalus , now known as Iberia, and likely housed warrior monks who aimed to defend Sufism, of which a core principle is universal love. The fortress was likely abandoned around 1151 upon the assassination of Ibn Qasi. Use from other groups, perhaps as a defense against pirates, fluctuated throughout the years; it was damaged multiple times, including by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake , and finally abandoned altogether by

324-412: The western Vincentine coast of the Algarve. Carrapateira point, or Pontal, was a traditional danger for sailing ships, its high reddish rock formations looking deceptively similar to Cape St. Vincent , the southwest corner of Portugal's coast some eleven miles further south. The extremely fast southbound current and the jutting headland that made it a dangerous lure for shipwrecks in the past also creates

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