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Local Attractions
Longevity Wellness Resort is the ideal location for your holiday in the Algarve, Portugal. Explore the diverse local attractions from your base at Longevity Wellness Resort.
Monchique Hills
- A marvelous botanical garden, with more than 1,000 plant species.
- Bird watching: among the dozens of species to be found are storks and goshawks.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, mountain bike and Jeep safaris.
- Sightseeing: Foia, the highest point in the Algarve with an altitude of 902 meters offers breathtaking views over the beautiful coastline.
Monchique Villages
- At an altitude of 458 meters, the village centre has a charming feeling, filled with traditional Algarvian arquitecture, distinctive history, and traditional local products. Visitors will be amazed with the offers of the region, if one is looking for more than beautiful beaches.
- The thermal village is picturesque and rustic and is built around the natural thermal waters developed by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago and famous for its natural spring water.
Culture
- Alferce & Marmelete: charming villages in the typical Algarvian style.
- Monuments: Main Church, Church of São Sebastião (St Sebastian), Misericórdia (Mercy) Church, Senhor dos Passos (Lord of the Stations of the Cross) Hermitage, Nossa Senhora de Desterro (Our Lady of Exile) Monastery, Historical Centre.
- Crafts: wicker baskets, wooden spoons, knives and other kitchenware, dried flower arrangements, tapestry pictures and sculptures made of tree branches.
- Theme park Parque da Mina includes an 18th century house, on a farm where one can find more than one hundred types of birds, ponies and dwarf goats.
Gastronomy
- Dishes made with rice and beans or chestnuts are not to be missed.
- Homemade sausages.
- Honey is a local ingredient common to nearly all the cakes and desserts.
- At the end of a meal nothing goes down like a glass of "medronho", a spirit made in copper stills from the fruits of the arbutus tree, or a sip of "melosa", a mixture of brandy and honey.
Nearest Cities
- Portimão (15 minutes) - is a typical Portuguese city, which forms part of the District of Faro, region and sub region of the Algarve. With approximately 36.000 residents, its city center is situated within 2 km of the sea, namely Praia da Rocha which is considered an important fishing and tourism center.
- Silves (20 minutes) – this city was once the chief city of the Algarve and retains much of its former charm in the streets of the old "almedina", which are still laid out as they were in medieval times. The picturesque charm of houses surrounded by almond and carob trees, the deep green foliage of orange trees in fertile valleys, the blue sea and the biggest castle in the Algarve are some of the reasons to visit this historical city.
Nearest Beaches
- Extensive arm of sand protected by the Dunes, Praia da Rocha is internationally known as the visiting card of Portimão.
- Alvor Beach is best characterised by its division between the Ocean and Ria do Alvor, which consists of a large areal and it’s interior lagoon, and calm water channels.
- Porto Covo, Pessegueiro Island, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Odeceixe, Zambujeira do Mar, Arrifana, are old fishing towns located in the Aletentejo coast, 70kms north of Monchique, direction Lisbon. This area has been a favourite among visitors, since it still maintains its beautiful beaches perfect for many water sports.
Golf
- Morgado and Álamos golf courses - Set in a natural environment and close to the Monchique Hills and the beautiful touristic city of Portimão, this golf course is most characteristic of the Algarve. One of the most beautiful natural wonders, Morgado is located in a 1000 hectares area named Old Farm.
- Five other prestigious golf courses.
