Our Concierge Services provide personalized assistance to all your special requests. If you require assistance with restaurant reservations, transportation, travel and leisure services, or any other issues, please contact us and we will do our utmost to satisfy your desires.
 |
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 coastline.
|
 |
Monchique Village
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.
|
 |
Local Culture
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.
|
 |
Gastronomy
Dishes made with rice and beans or chestnuts are not to be missed.
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 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. Learn More HERE
|
 |
Water Sports & Activities
- Swim with Dolphins
- Boat cruises
- Sunset Cruises
|
 |
Golf
Award winner of the "Best Worldwide Golf Destination" in 2006 by IAGTO, the Algarve region has some of the world's best golf courses designed by top architects and designers. With a wide range of golf courses to choose from, you will have plenty of choice and variety and paired with the fantastic scenery, you will be in golfing paradise. Learn More HERE
|
 |
Autódromo Internacional do Algarve | Algarve Racing Track
Located just 35km away the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve Racing track hosts several events including Superbike Championships, FIA GT1 World Championships and track days for motorbikes and cars. The complex also includes the 'Kartodrome' go kart track with several different track layouts which has karting events like the WSK World Series.
Learn More HERE
|
