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Castro do Alferce

  • heritage

EM1073
8550, Alferce

Monchique

It is thought that this castle was built in the 10th or 11th century by Muslims, having served as a military refuge to support Silves Castle. Today only a few walls and a cistern remain, hidden in the middle of vegetation and between cork oaks.

Capela de Santo António

  • heritage

Monte de Santo António
8550, Monchique

Monchique

Building that dates back to the end of the 18th century and, according to tradition, was built in the place where this miracle worker saint appeared to a shepherd.

Biblioteca Municipal de Monchique

  • heritage

Calçada de Santo António, 15
8550-422, Monchique

Monchique

Modern space, dedicated to reading, information and research. It has a reading room, a space dedicated to younger children and an exhibition room. It is equipped with computer and audiovisual material.

Jardim da Porca Preta

  • country
  • leisure

Monchique
8550, Monchique

Monchique

Beautiful garden with a lake running through the middle. Nice and well-kept place.

Jardim dos Chorões

  • country
  • leisure

Largo 5 de Outubro
8550, Monchique

Monchique

Large garden. There are a lot of green spaces and well maintained. Place for rest and leisure.

Parque da Mina

  • leisure

Sítio do Vale do Boi
8550-391, Monchique

Monchique

The theme park includes a house from the beginning of the 18th century, an old farm, populated with more than a hundred birds, ponies and dwarf goats, the recreation of an arbutus distillery and a charcoal factory. It is also possible to visit a deactivated ore extraction mine. In the house you can visit the office, the clock room, with dozens of clocks on the walls, the double bedroom with period furniture, the sewing room, among other rooms. In the bathroom, the bathtub stands out, imported from England in the 18th century. Rural style is evident all around.

Capela de Santa Teresa

  • heritage

Rua de Caldas de Monchique
8550, Monchique

Monchique

Chapel built in 1940. It is worth highlighting the beauty of its tile panels, dating from the 18th century, which describe the life of Saint Teresa. The main facade features a portal with a stonework frame preceded by a porch resting on pillars and two columns, with an oculus opening at the top of the facade.

Villa Termal das Caldas de Monchique

  • beach
  • leisure

Caldas de Monchique
8550-232, Monchique

Monchique

Being the only thermal resort in the Algarve, Caldas de Monchique is located at an altitude of 350 meters and 20 kilometers from the Algarve coast, in the middle of the Serra de Monchique. The 40 hectares of forest that surround it make this place extremely pleasant. The waters are recommended for respiratory tract, digestive, rheumatic and psychosomatic conditions. It also offers wine therapy and weight loss programs, among others.

Miradouro da Fóia

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  • leisure

Fóia
8550, Monchique

Monchique

This is the highest point in the Algarve, at 902 meters. The extent of the landscape depends on the greater or lesser cloudiness, but on clear days the view extends, on the one hand, to Cabo de São Vicente and further north to Serra da Arrábida, and on the other, to Faro.

Miradouro da Altura da Choça

  • country
  • leisure

EN267
8550, Monchique

Monchique

Viewpoint in Alferce, which has a beautiful view over the mountains.

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