Monchique Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality and town of Portugal
About Monchique
Monchique (mohn-SHEE-k(ih), /mõ.ˈʃi.kɨ/) is a region with its own micro climate and produces cherries, chestnuts, oranges, lemons, peaches and olives. Rugs, pottery, chestnut scissor chairs, honey, cork, timber, bottled mineral water, Sienito granite, black pork and smoked sausages are some of the crafts and industries in Monchique. Many Northern Europeans including the British have settled in reasonable numbers here, giving the town a distinct cosmopolitan feel. Often referred to as the "Garden of the Algarve" or the "Algarves best kept secret", it is a nature lovers' paradise and heaven for cyclists and hikers.
Top Attractions in Monchique
Explore the best things to see and do in Monchique:
- ★Caldas de Monchique
- ★Convento de Nossa Senhora do Desterro
- ★Fóia
- ★Narrow streets of the city center
Where to Eat in Monchique
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴A Rampa
- 🍴Foz do Banho
- 🍴Jardim das Oliveiras
- 🍴Luar da Fóia
- 🍴O Castelo
- 🍴Ochálá
Where to Stay in Monchique
- 🏨Albergaria do Lageado
- 🏨Estalagem Abrigo da Montanha
- 🏨Vila Foia
- 🏨Villa Termal das Caldas de Monchique Spa Resort
- 🏨Villa Vida Nova
Monchique Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: