Location: Monchique
Top Things to do in Monchique
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Top 10 Things to do in Monchique, Algarve
Monchique (Portuguese pronunciation: [mõˈʃik(ɨ)]) is a municipality of southern Portugal, in Faro District (province of Algarve). The population in 2011 was 6,045, in an area of 395.30 km.
Restaurants in Monchique
1. Mount Foia
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4.5 based on 491 reviews
Mount Fóia is part of the Serra de Monchique (Monchique Mountains) range, with an eight-mile hike to reach its summit at 2,959 feet.
Reviewed By N_IrelandFranco - Saintfield, United Kingdom
We drove to the summit of Foia to appreciate the views which were stunning. It was very windy there that day so I was a bit wary of going to near the edge.
2. Serra da Picota
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Lesterbeach - Winnipeg, Canada
Several picnic tables and well water make this a wonderful spot for a picnic. You get incredible views from here. You can see how fire spread through the region a few years ago but the purple heather has filled in for great pictures.
3. Leonel Telo- ceramica-
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By acdtraveller97
Leonels work is exceptional. His shop showcases a wonderful variety of pieces, along with his daughters work. It is a must visit in Monchique, and the Alvarge especially if you love ceramics. Despite limited english, Leonel and I spoke at length of his work, kiln temperatures and glazing. He was so generous with his time. All pieces are unique and reasonably priced (if anything too cheap!), ranging from €8-100+. Finding any ceramics of this quality in the UK would be 5x the price.
4. WoodSpirit
5. Alferce
6. Parque da Mina
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4.0 based on 113 reviews
Parque da Mina is a complement to the offerings of aquatic fun and beach in the Algarve. In Parque da Mina travel through time, visiting a furnished house (XVIII century), some traditions the Serra de Monchique, grocery, shoemaker, carpentry, dressmaker, distillery of berries (medronho), agriculture, manufacture of bread and honey, cork extraction, ore extraction, manufacture of charcoal, farm animals, old means of transport, sightseeing, suspended bridge on the waterfall, wetland for warmer days, spaces for picnics, children's fun and events. In Parque da Mina you can live a fantastic adventure double between culture and fun.
7. Caldas de Monchique
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4.0 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By 722ivicas - Lisbon, Portugal
Caldas de Monchique is a nice hiking spot in the hills, with mineral and thermal waters. Still, there are visible remains of the wildfire, reminding us to care for nature and what we have. If you are close take soem time and visit this beautiful place.
8. Igreja da Misericordia de Monchique
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4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By brianp021
Have never seen a Church without a cross over the altar, it has a statue of Mary instead It a lovely church inside, with a number of small chapels around. It is well worth a visit but the town is very hilly and there is a steep hill up to the church.
9. Convento de Nossa Senhora do Desterro
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3.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Lesterbeach - Winnipeg, Canada
Have walked up here many times over the years. Go up the stairs in Monchique and follow the signs, basically you keep going up. You can see the monastery when you drive into Monchique beside the yellow house. The walk up is about 20 minutes and is a good workout. The cobble stone road ends and you then follow the path through the cork trees to the monastery. As you arrive at the monastery it will say Keep out private property but keep walking through the wire gate to the next door. If that is open the men living there will invite you in to see the ruins. If you have seen the movie the English Patient the scene where the soldier is nursed could have been filmed here. A few tiles are left on the wall and some stations of the cross as well. A photographers paradise! The book Wild Portugal lists this as one of the top sights in the area. After leaving you can buy a few lemons or scented oils but we always leave a few euros as a thank you. There is no admission fee. Then we walk through the gardens, orange and avocado trees for great views of Monchique. Really one of the most interesting places you could visit.
