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Local Attractions
Things to do nearby
Splash and Slide
A fantastic water park about 20 minutes drive from the property.
There are local marinas where you can take off for boat tours, sailing trips, dolphin watching, exploring caves, parasailing and much more. This one is in Albufeira.
There are lots of golf courses located nearby.
Look out for offers and twighlight deals.
Morgado is the nearest (though not the cheapest).
https://algarvegolf.net/morgado/
The Algarve is known for it's reputation of having some of the most stunning beaches in the world.
This link takes you to the beach searcher website, showing the nearest beaches to Monchique. I typed in 23 kilometers and it showed 9 beaches and what they have to offer. You can adjust the search area size should you want to go further afield.
Zoomarine is a family park which is popular in the Algarve. It combines fun and entertainment with education about life in the ocean. There are dolphin, seal and sea lion shows, aquariums, 4D cinema, swimming pools, water slides and other attractions. It is located in Guia, not far from Albufeira.
About a 40 minute drive away.
https://www.zoomarine.pt/en/
As Monchique is so stunning it has some fantastic guided walks and hikes which are available all year around.
Zoo de Lagos
Open April-September
More than 140 species from the 5 continents.
A great family day out.
About a 40 minute drive from the house.
Various beaches offer rides and watersports.
I have never laughed so much as when we did this. It's short but unbelievably fun! We couldn't have enjoyed this more.
This is really near to the house. Not an adrenaline hour on quads, it's a tour of the area lasting 4.5hrs and includes a meal in a restaurant. Not cheap but it looks fantastic.
https://quadsexperience.com/
Visit lots of sand scupltures of places around the world at Sand City.
About 35 Minutes from the house.
https://fiesa.org/
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Monchique has the highest point in the Algarve. Fóia is 902m tall and has panoramic views which are simple stunning. You can see all the way to the coast.
It's a 12 minute drive from the house and there's a few quaint shops there too.
It's definitely worth a visit.
Surfing at Praia da Rocha beach. There's also a place you can hire what you need:
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The only Thermal Spa in the Algarve and the South of Portugal!
https://monchiquetermalresort.com/en/thermal-spa
The Thermal Spa, from Villa Termal das Caldas de Monchique Spa Resort, with its 9.5ph alkaline waters of Monchique has several equipments, offering a wide variety and exclusive range of treatments and rituals. Jet and Vichy showers, massages, whirlpools and use of sludge are some suggestions. The Thermal Spa also has a Wellness Thermal area with indoor heated whirlpool, sauna and Turkish bath.
The Motor Park, Autódromo Internacional Algarve, also known as the Portimão Circuit, is located in the hills above Portimão and Lagos. The track situated 25 minutes drive from the villa is open for various motor and bike racing events and there is a large go-kart track open to the public. https://autodromodoalgarve.com/
Karting Almancil is another famous go-karting venue. This is 1hr 15mins from the house.
https://kartingalgarve.com/
And now, the one you've all been waiting for......Wine tours!
Some of these places we've been to and tried, and some we have just found by researching what is available. We cannot guarantee how good these places are, but have put them down to give you ideas. I'm sure there are lots of other places or similar things you can find if you have a look on the internet. We'd love to hear of any great places you find. Some of these places are not open all year around, so make sure you check before you go.
We have a digital guidebook with lots more recommendations and links to a wide variety of things to do, places to visit and restaurants to try. We send this out with booking confirmations.
Enjoy rural Monchique
Monchique is a charming, rural town in the Algarve hills. It is full of narrow cobbled streets, plenty of restaurants to choose from and lots of local crafts.
Market day is the second Monday of the month.
Every year, there are some popular events in Monchique:
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Feira do Presunto. This is a festival around smoked ham, which is produced locally. Also you will be able to buy other local products, like medronho and honey. The festival takes place in July.
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Feira dos Enchidos. This festival celebrates locally produced sausages and cured meats. A local specialty is meat from the black pig. There is also music and entertainment. It takes place in March.
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