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Monchique, street in a small town and a popular spa in southern Portugal, in the region of Algarve, in Portugal

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Overview

High above the coast, in the forested Serra de Monchique mountain range, the hamlet of Monchique makes a scenic base for exploring the surrounding area, with some excellent options for walking, biking and canoeing.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Igreja Matriz

Monchique

Dating from the 15th century and extensively restored after the 1755 earthquake, Monchique's church has an extraordinary, star-shaped Manueline porch…

Fóia

Monchique

The 902m Fóia peak, 5.5km west of Monchique, is the Algarve’s highest. The road to the summit climbs through eucalyptus and pine trees and opens up views…

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