Monchique

High above the coast, in the forested Serra de Monchique mountain range, the hamlet of Monchique makes a scenic base for exploring the surrounding area, with some excellent options for walking, biking and canoeing.

Monchique, street in a small town and a popular spa in southern Portugal, in the region of Algarve, in Portugal

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