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Location - Monchique is situated to the north of Portimão and shares borders with Aljezur in the west, Lagos in the south-west, Portimão in the south and Silves in the east. Monchique is 85kms west of Faro airport.
General information - Monchique is the mountain region of the Algarve and is well visited by tourists and residents alike. During the summer and on a clear day, you can see down to the coast with 180 degree views to the east and west. Monchique is one of Portugal’s main health resorts and is situated amongst lush forests of Eucalyptus and Pine trees along with Cork trees which are still cultivated for wine bottles today. The highest point at Foia reaches 2963ft above sea level. The area contains natural springs, and also has one of the most remote health and fitness spas located in Caldas de Monchique. Chief products still include wheat, millet, rye, beans, oranges, wine, olive oil, chestnuts and the potent drink Medronho, a local brew made from distilled Medronho berries picked from the Arbutus or Strawberry tree. The total land area is 395.3 km².
Facilities - Natural springs, health and fitness spa along with bars and restaurants vying to make you one of the traditional Portuguese dishes.
Town Parishes in the Municipality - Alferce, Marmelete and Monchique.
Town day - Monchique town day falls on the same day as the Ascension Day. Therefore the date can vary.
Area postal code - 8550 Telephone prefix - 282 Population - approx. 6,500
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Set in 7 hectares, surrounded by countless hectares of the Monchique Mountain Ecological Reserve, overlooking the Arrojela river valley and mountains. 20 minutes...
Built in 2003 in the old Algarvian/Alentejan farmhouse style, this substantial four bedroom villa is set in six hectares of land on the south side of the Picota Hill on the Monchique mountain. The south facing...
In a small hamlet adjoining picturesque Monchique you find this wonderful mansion, a home that may just be your dream come true. The ambiance is homely, but spacious, with a generous plot that also contains a...
Ecologically built manor house in Monchique on large plot
Monchique
Villa
On a beautiful location with incredible far views in Monchique, 4 years ago this lovely villa has been built with an exceptional atmosphere, ecological, durable and completely independent. A conscious choice to work with natural materials,...
Caldas Manor - an imposing, unique 5-bedroom house
Monchique
Villa
Caldas Manor, an imposing and unique five bedroom house, is situated in a peaceful, private, and sheltered but sunny position on the western hillside of the picturesque historic spa village of Caldas de Monchique surrounded by...
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