Arrifana () is a small parish and fishing village in the Faro District's Aljezur Municipality in the Barlavento Algarvio region of Portugal. It is situated near the border between the Aljezur and Alentejo regions on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and is within the Costa Vicentina park. Arrifana is located about 6 km from Aljezur. Etymology Many names in the Algarve region have Arabic influences leftover from the Moorish presence in Iberia. Arrifana, from the Arabic word Arihana, means myrtle, a plant that grows in the area. Village life Cuisine 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, 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. Festivals 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 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. Points of interest Rota Vicentina Rota Vicentina 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) is a more difficult route from Porto Covo to