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Introducing Monchique
High up above the coast, the picturesque hamlet of Monchique makes a lovely base for exploring mountainous woodlands, with some excellent options for walking, biking or canoeing.
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There’s also an enticing spa town nearby and a marvellous private zoo for endangered species. It’s set in the forested Serra de Monchique, the Algarve’s mountain range, lying some 24km north of Portimão.
Fires regularly affect this area in the summertime, causing widespread damage and frustration at the lack of measures to prevent the annual devastation.
Last updated: Oct 28, 2008
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