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Monchique
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Mike
October 13, 2021
Small village on top of the hills. A little cooler! If you drive up there, do not forget to stop off at the Monchique resort and spa. (There is a spa there, although i have never been inside). but is a pretty area with big trees and a couple of short walks to the water spring. Worth an hour or so. Monchique town has some good cafes and a nice centre - we like the velochique cafe, but i admit it is not for everyone.
Small village on top of the hills. A little cooler! If you drive up there, do not forget to stop off at the Monchique resort and spa. (There is a spa there, although i have never been inside). but is a pretty area with big trees and a couple of short walks to the water spring. Worth an hour or so. M…
Maria
September 14, 2021
So far nearly everything has been on the coast, but the Algarve has an extensive inland region. This is most picturesque around the Serra de Monchique, a mountain range acting as a buffer between the Algarve and Alentejo to the north. This includes the Pico da Foia, which at just over 900 metres is the tallest mountain in southern Portugal. Outside the summer Monchique is the best place in the region for walks, in cool hills coated with strawberry trees. One hillside above the town has the remnants of a 17th century convent, while the centre of Monchique is also a joy for its cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses with colourful window and doorframes.
So far nearly everything has been on the coast, but the Algarve has an extensive inland region. This is most picturesque around the Serra de Monchique, a mountain range acting as a buffer between the Algarve and Alentejo to the north. This includes the Pico da Foia, which at just over 900 metres i…
John - Mary
June 15, 2021
Monchique: A land of wooded hills, fragrant orchards and natural springs, the area around the town of Monchique invites you to put all thoughts of sand and beaches temporarily aside and appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of rural Algarve. Situated in the Serra de Monchique mountain range that separates the Algarve from the neighbouring northern region of the Alentejo, this lush landscape of rolling hills, leafy woods and flowing streams is aptly referred to as the ‘garden of the Algarve’. Overlooked for many years as attention focused on the glitz and glamour of the Algarve’s coastal resorts, Monchique’s breathtaking scenery and peaceful ways are proving to be irresistible charms to the many visitors who now venture inland to explore it. The area invites nature treks, with trails leading you past cork oak, chestnut and pine trees, through picturesque hamlets and up to the granite rocks and shrubs of the higher peaks. A walk up to Fóia, the highest peak in the Algarve at 902 metres (2,959 ft), will afford you dazzling panoramic views of the surrounding hills and the southern coastline stretching as far as Sagres. The pace of life in Monchique is far removed from that of the busy coastal resorts. Small hamlets nestle between the hills, home to artisans who uphold age-old traditions and farm labourers who tend to their terraced vegetable plots or citrus groves as their cattle graze peacefully in the meadows. The fruits of their labours are reflected in the region’s mouth-watering gastronomy, which continues to be produced using traditional methods. Black pork sausages and cured hams, the unique honey that comes from the region’s scented wild flowers and the powerful medronho liqueur, made from the fruit of strawberry trees, all contribute to the gastronomic fame that the area enjoys. The town of Monchique lies between the peaks of Fóia and Picota. It is a charming hillside town of steep, cobbled streets and whitewashed houses and is a perfect base from which to visit the springs and discover the mountains. Its busy monthly market is the ideal time to appreciate the local gastronomy and handicraft, this being comprised mainly of folding chairs, wickerwork, pottery and knitwear. The March Feira dos Enchidos Tradicionais (Traditional Sausage Fair) and the Feira do Presunto (Smoked Ham Fair), normally held in July, are lively annual events where the best of Monchique’s produce is on full show. The picturesque spa hamlet of Caldas de Monchique, home to the only natural springs in the Algarve, lies approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) south of the town amidst the exuberant vegetation of its surrounding hills. The 32ºC spring waters have been attracting visitors since the Romans first recognised their healing properties and are now widely recommended for their therapeutic effect on respiratory, muscular and rheumatic ailments. Caldas is a charming retreat, with elegant 19th Century houses bordering a shaded central square and a beautiful wooded park filled with acacias, camellias and centenary trees. The constant sound of trickling water flowing through streams, under footbridges and in fountains, combined with the light reflecting off the foliage creates an atmosphere of peace and relaxation that has led to it being dubbed ‘the Sintra of the Algarve’.
Monchique: A land of wooded hills, fragrant orchards and natural springs, the area around the town of Monchique invites you to put all thoughts of sand and beaches temporarily aside and appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of rural Algarve. Situated in the Serra de Monchique mountain range that s…
Giuliana
April 20, 2021
A unique area of the Algarve, located inland and referring to the towns, villages and countryside of the largest mountain of the Algarve.
Gabriela
August 6, 2020
cute little town in the mountain of serra do monchique with breath taking views.
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