Barlefante

Monchique’s coolest hang-out, in converted horse stables on the side of a hill, has hot-pink arched walls, red-velvet alcoves, ornate mirrors and chandeliers, an ivy-clad interior courtyard, and outdoor tables on the narrow alley. DJs or live music acts play most evenings. Look for the irreverent tiled sign of the rear of an elefante (elephant) out front.