Monchique

The Municipality of Monchique is situated in the Serra de Monchique. Attractions include Monchiques historic town centre, views from the two peaks of Foia and Picota, hiking, bird watching and biking. You can find here hot sulphur springs, with baths and health spas in ‘Caldas de Monchique’ (Spring of Monchique). The main production of Monchique is from Eucalyptus, cork oak, oranges, lemons, honey, olive oil, chestnuts, scissor chairs made from chestnut wood, black pork and a variety of sausages including Chouriço of which there is an annual “Enchidos” fair. There are several other small industries producing tourist artifacts that are sold in local shops, and medronho, a local alcoholic drink made from distilled medronho berries (Arbutus).

Useful Contacts

Câmara

Address: Travessa da Portela, n.º2, 8550 – 470 Monchique 

Tel: 282 910 200

Fax: 282 910 299

E-mail: geral@cm-monchique.pt

Website: http://www.cm-monchique.pt

Junta de Freguesia

Address: Rua D. Francisco Gomes do Avelar nº8, 8550-458 Monchique 

Tel: 282 912 871

Fax: 282 912 992

E-mail: info@jf-monchique.pt