Monchique

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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

    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

    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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