15732 - (Sleeps 4)
An excellent base from which to explore and a beautiful house to return to at the end of the day, Quinta da...
15104 - (Sleeps 5)
A little romantic hideaway, formerly a farm cottage and now a delightful retreat from today’s frenetic world, tucked away in rural countryside.
An...
15102 - (Sleeps 8)
Stylish, sporty and spacious, this recently refurbished house has a private tennis court and pretty pool and offers easy access to magical...
15730 - (Sleeps 8)
Almost hidden in a fold in the hillside, Casa Galaia is refreshingly private and perfectly placed for a ‘far from the madding...
9650 - (Sleeps 10)
Fully refurbished by its French owners, the Horta do Cano offers high standards of carefully planned comfort, Its gardens, stepped into the...
15103 - (Sleeps 10)
Tucked away in terraced gardens on the slopes of the Serra de Monchique, this rural retreat lures you into a leisurely pace...
15105 - (Sleeps 10)
Simply traditional on the outside – stylishly colourful on the inside, and surrounded by gorgeous gardens with spectacular views. This villa’s popularity...
15736 - (Sleeps 10)
Its hillside location providing terraces grounds and terrific panoramas, this lovely house offers excellent comfort and imaginative décor in typical Algarvian style....
Monchique is a breathtaking rural town, nestled between the hills of Foia and Picota, 20 minutes inland from Portimao on Portugals Algarve Coast. A green oasis of lush gardens, flowers and butterflies the old craggy rural town sits amonst steep cobbled streets in the Serra De Monchique mountain range, comanding a majestic view of the Western Algarve below.
A beautiful place to visit our stay, Monchique has a small but welcoming selection of bars, cafes and places of interest for the tourist, holiday maker or back packer.
The town of Monchique is with few exceptions happily untouched by the 20th Century invasion of tourism. It lies in the saddle created by the two high hills, Foia and Picota, the former reaching to 902 metres above sea level. As “mountain” people the world over the 10,000 inhabitants of this town have retained the rustic atmosphere with steep cobbled streets and small dark doorways containing various artisan trades. There is a much neglected 17th Century Franciscan monastery overlooking the town from which a visitor has a panoramic view over the beautiful countryside. The 16th Century Parish Church has excellent examples of Manueline craftsmanship around its doorway.
The surrounding area flourishes on the production of cattle, pigs, cork and wood. Another important local product is the popular "medronho", the name of a strong schnapps type of drink made from distilling the fruit from arbutus bushes. Foia and its sister mountain of Picota at 774 metres provide dramatic views of the coastal plain to the south and to the western Atlantic coast.
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