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Serra de Monchique is a mountain range on the south coast of the Portuguese region Algarve. With the maximum height of 902 m above sea level, it is the protective boundary between the north and the south. Flora and fauna - Cold winds are captivated in Serra de Monchique and thus it offers unique climate conditions in the Algarve Region. more »

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Estalagem Abrigo da Montanha, ****

2km, Estrada da Foia, Corte Pereiro, Monchique (Algarve), 8550-25

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EUR 50

Vilafoia

2.2km, Corte Pereiro, Monchique (Algarve), 8550-257

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EUR 55

Villa Termal Das Caldas De Monchique Spa Resort, ****

5km, Caldas De Monchique, Monchique (Monchique), 8550-232

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EUR 90

Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique, *****

6km, Lugar De Montinho, Portimão (Algarve), 8550-232

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Nave Redonda Do Cerro - Turismo Rural

14km, Nave Redonda C.P. 4784, Sabóia (Odemira - Alentejo), 7665-81

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EUR 165

Villa Monte Canelas

13km, 148 Monte Canelas, Mexilhoeira Grande, Alvor, 8500-157

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EUR 100

Monte da Bravura Green Resort, ****

17km, Cotifo, Lagos, 8600-077

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EUR 80

Casas Do Moinho - Turismo De Aldeia, *****

20km, Rua 25 De Abril, Nº 44, Odeceixe (Sudoeste Alentejano - Cost

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There are tropical, subtropical and even north-European plants in the park, such as African banana bushes, camellias, cork-trees, eucalyptus, citrus trees or rose bushes. As for animals, lynxes, badgers, eagles or owls live here. Serra de Monchique occupies the area of about 75 000 hectares and is a significant site of the natural occurrence of many plant and animal species..

Activities and tourism

The area offers many trails for hiking, cycling and horse-riding. The trails are described in many languages in the maps that you can obtain at gas stations. There are charming mountain creeks and waterfalls (e.g. north of the city Monchique ) . The trails offer many beautiful views. One of the most beautiful views is the one from the highest peak of the range Serra de Monchique, Fóia Mountain, from where you can enjoy a round view into all directions.