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	Monchique/Caldas de Monchique/Algarve mountain Range
		The poet could have been writing of the wooded slopes of Monchique, for after the heat of the Algarve's beaches it is the coolness of the hills that is most striking.
		The houses of Monchique display many of the traditional features of Algarvean architecture - white walls, carved stonework, bands of colour around doors and windows - but their "saia" (literally "skirt") chimneys are quite distinct from those found on the coast.
		Monchique Cuisine - Flavours of the Moncgique municipality.
	www.holiday-villa-rental-algarve.co.uk /algarve/monchique.html (1808 words)

	Algarve, Portugal - Tourism Information - Monchique
		Monchique municipality, enters the annals of history with the arrival at Caldas de Monchique of Roman settles drawn by the curative powers of the local waters.
		The local population grew slowly over the years and by the 16th century Monchique was big enough to justify a visit from King Sebastian (1554-1578) whose intention was to grant it the status of a town.
		Monchique's prosperity was founded on weaving wool and linen to make the sturdy fabrics worn in times gone by and on other activities that included felling and working the wood of the local chestnut trees.
	www.portugalvirtual.pt /_tourism/algarve/monchique/index.html (897 words)

	Monchique&Caldas de Monchique
		MONCHIQUE in the Serra de Monchique range of hills is usually approached from the south on the EN266, a particularly lovely drive in late February and early March when roadside mimosa bushes are in brilliant yellow bloom.
		Monchique is a market town for the products grown or hand-made in the surrounding hills, especially timber, cork, smoked ham, honey, aguardente, basketwork, leather goods and woollen sweaters.
		The many restaurants on the right-hand side of the road from Caldas to Monchique and from Monchique to Fóia are renowned for their finger-lickin' chicken piri-piri lunches.
	www.algarvenet.com /locations/outras/monchique1.asp (460 words)

	Portugal > Travel > Algarve > Monchique
		The town of Monchique is with a few exceptions happily little changed by the 20th Century invasion of tourism.
		Foia and its sister mountain of Picota are excellent locations from which to see dramatic views of the coastal plain to the south and to the western Atlantic coast.
		Between Monchique and the town of Portimão is the village of Caldas de Monchique that was developed in Roman times as a Spa.
	portugal-info.net /algarve/monchique.htm (427 words)

	ALGARVE VILLAS DIRECT - MONCHIQUE RESORT AND TOURIST INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Monchique is one of the most attractive areas of the Algarve, and one which offers a complete contrast to the coastal resorts, while still being within a short drive of its tourist amenities.
		The Romans gave Monchique it's name (Mons Cicus) and built the spa in Caldas de Monchique, but there is evidence that the area was populated as far back as the stone age.
		Monchique is ideally situated to explore both coasts of the Algarve.
	www.algarvevillasdirect.com /monchique.html (570 words)

	Villa rental with swimming pool near Monchique, Algarve.
		If your idea of a lovely holiday is a privately rented comfortable villa in a quiet rural Algarve country away from crowded resort developments, then our holiday villa is what you are looking for.
		Set in the Serra de Monchique Mountains (Algarve, Portugal) with amazing views to the coast, the house has a secluded position, a good-sized swimming pool and two acres of terraced grounds, cultivated with flowers and trees.
		The town of Monchique is only 4 km away and all day-to-day needs can be found there.
	www.algarve-monchique-villa.co.uk (207 words)

	The Owners' Syndicate \| Monchique > Villa monchique, holiday rentals monchique, monchique houses for rent, ...
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		The little known hills of the Serra de Monchique form a natural barrier between the Algarve and the Alentejo regions.
		Our Monchique villas are within easy reach of the spa at Caldas de Monchique, which has been in use since Roman times andÂ today boasts a whole range of contemporary treatments in its renovated spa.
	www.ownerssyndicate.com /region.aspx?dpid=44164&rpid=44175 (310 words)

	Holiday rentals in Monchique, Western Algarve, Monchique Area, Portugal, Erica Colina, Villa
		Monchique is a mountain village, which owes its fame to the hot mineral springs at Caldas de Monchique.
		The Monchique area is about a 15-minute drive up from the town of Portimao, and about 20 minutes to several beaches.
		At the Spa village of Caldas de Monchique there are the recently re-opened Thermas de Monchique, a thermal spa complex with hotels, luxurious thermal baths, therapy treatments, pools, skin and fitness clinics and anti-stress programmes.
	www.holidaylets.net /properties/1195 (641 words)

	Sultan Iwan's Bike Traveling website: Algarve / Plants & Tree around Monchique
		The grand old cork trees of Monchique with their thick trunks and sprawling limbs are the arboreal elephants of this eco-system.
		The valuable cork bark is skilfully removed from the trunk and branches every 9 years, reducing their possible life span to 200-250 years (they could live up to 600 years).
		The quintas of Monchique take their form from ancient roman gardens that lent a backdrop to the myths of classical gods shaping destiny against a backdrop of olive trees, citrus fruits, goat's milk and honey.
	www.sultaniwan.nl /algarve_bio.html (1525 words)

	Portugal Sport & Fun, Portugal Life,Portugal-Web, Sport information resource for Portugal
		Monchique is a small market town in a scenic range of rounded hills of the same name.
		The slopes are terraced for farming or forested with cork, oak, pine and eucalytus.
		Eight kilometres up from Monchique, the rocky summit of Fóia is the Algarve's highest point at just under 900m, on a good clear day the view of the Algarve is breathtaking.
	www.portugal-web.com /regions/monchique.htm (154 words)

	Portugal Travel Guide
		The pretty market town of Monchique is well-known for its handicrafts, most notably the folding wooden stools originally derived from a Roman design, and its bustling livestock fair held on the third Friday of every month.
		A short drive south of Monchique, and 18 km (11 miles) north of Portimão, the hot springs of Caldas de Monchique have been popular since Roman times for the treatment of rheumatism, dyspepsia and skin disease.
		The wooded slopes of the 773-metre-high Serra de Monchique are a profusion of colour during spring and summer, with mimosa and camellias in wild abundance.
	www.portugaltravelguide.com /en/monchique.htm (215 words)

	Monchique Algarve Real Estate Immobilien
		Ref.: 153 - Caldas de Monchique - Cottage for rebuilding with a covered area of 93 sqm.
		Located in very quiet surroundings enjoying magnificent view to the countryside, only 5 minutes drive to the spa resort Caldas de Monchique.
		Ref.: 071 - Monchique/ Marmelete - Old ruin for rebuilding on property of 14000 sqm.
	www.portimao.com /properties/real_estate_right_monchique_cottage_1.htm (138 words)

	BBC - Holiday - Destinations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		From this villa there are plenty of local walks in the Monchique area, but if you want to learn a bit more about the local fauna and flora, José's guided walk is the answer.
		An evening in Monchique, the nearest town to Sankha's villa, is a predictably relaxed affair.
		Nightlife in Monchique is a bit of a non-starter, so anyone used to the bright lights of the big city can head halfway down to the coast to Silves where, under the ramparts of the beautiful Moorish castle, there is enough going on to keep most party animals happy.
	www.bbc.co.uk /holiday/destinations/algarve_monchique (678 words)

	Monchique, Mountains, Algarve, Portugal, Reviews, Guide, Towns, Villages, Hotels, Apartments, Villas, Restaurants, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Monchique itself is a pretty place, famous for its spa water.
		After passing through the town (one way systems so be careful) you can detour to the main tourist spots or continue south towards the coast.
		Monchique, Silves and then Carvoeiro is a full day tour, but you can break the journey at many points.
	www.davesguide.com /f_monchi.htm (651 words)

	(GCHRP5) Madrinha [Monchique] by J. Constantino and Torgut
		Monchique is a very nice village in the south of Portugal, surrounded by mountains that provide excellent tracks for hiking, biking, etc. All the area is a endless resource to be in touch with Nature and lovely sight spots.
		Monchique is only 24 Kms from Portimão, and so, very easy to reach for everybody who is on vacation in the well known Algarve.
		Afterwards we went for a meal in one of the restaurants along the road to Monchique.
	www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCHRP5 (559 words)

	Estalagem Dom Lourenço \| ARTEH® - Hotels and Resorts \| Charming and Luxury Boutique Hotels \| Portugal \| Algarve \| ...
		The small and cosy Estalagem Dom Lourenço hides in the Algarve mountain ridge and is part of the stimulating Caldas de Monchique Spa Village, a modern spa complex.
		This hotel dates from the 17th century when the construction of the ancient inn where it is currently implanted began.
		Continue towards Monchique on the EN125 climbing the hill for about 16 km until you reach the entrance of Caldas de Monchique.
	estalagemdomlourenco.arteh-hotels.com (269 words)

	Monchique Villa Rental Holiday, Portugal - CV Travel
		Running behind the renowned resorts and beaches of the Algarve and stretching to the unspoilt western coast, the Serra de Monchique mountain range is Portugalâs best kept secret, although it is now within an hourâs drive from Faro Airport.
		Cloaked in woodland greenery and soaring to heights around 3,000 feet, the slopes are dotted with terraced hillside villages â“ the best seats in the amphitheatre for open views to the ocean.
		Steeped in two thousand years of history, but boasting 21st century treatments in its renovated spa, Caldas de Monchique is ideal for perfect pampering or soak up the atmosphere of an area of outstanding natural beauty, ideal for wonderful walks and brilliant birdwatching.
	www.cvtravel.co.uk /villas/portugal_monchique.cfm (514 words)

	Monchique - Casa Martin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		The market town of Monchique is small and quite a change from the beaches and villas of the coastal regions of the Algarve.
		In the nearby town of Caldas de Monchique the springs are renowned for their theraputic waters.
		Unfortunately the area of Monchique was very badly hit in the summer of 2003 by the forest fires that devastated much of Portugal's forests.
	www.hill-cross.com /excursions/monciq.html (241 words)

	ALGARVE GOLF MORGADO DO REGUENGOS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Situated 5kms north of Portimao in the Central Algarve region of Portugal, in the foothills of the Serra de Monchique mountain range, MORGADO DE REGUENGOS has been more than eleven years in the planning.
		Take the road from Portimão in the direction of Monchique under the new A22 motorway.
		Bear left to Monchique when the road reaches a choice of either Silves or Monchique.
	www.algarveholidaycottages.com /golf.monchique.html (479 words)

	Portugal Accommodation Algarve Caldas Monchique Spa hotel
		Caldas de Monchique is situated in a wooded valley in the hills behind the holiday resorts of the Algarve coast.
		The surrounding area is a forest in which guests may walk or alternatively take a picnic and follow the stream down the valley to an old water mill.
		Five kilometres from the spar is the mountain market town of Monchique, The coastal resorts and golf courses are about twenty two kilometres away.
	www.manorhouses.com /hotels/algarve/monchique-spa.html (676 words)

	Monchique Municipality (Portugal) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Page about the municipal flag and coat of arms of Monchique at Sérgio Horta’s website (in Portuguese).
		It is a fairily atypical portuguese municipal flag, with the coat of arms centered on a plain white background.
		Plain (monocolored) portuguese subnational flags are not allowed to have armless variations: plain flags always carry the coat of arms.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/pt-mcq.html (246 words)

	Mountain retreat, Monchique, Algarve
		Casa Mira Montanha is situated in the Monchique mountains in the Algarve, Portugal
		The mountain town of Monchique and the thermal baths (Caldas de Monchique) are approximately 20 mins.
		For those interested in astronomy, the skies at night are some of the clearest in Europe and there is a telescope which you are welcome to use.
	www.lisaselvidge.com /mountain_retreat_monchique_algarve.htm (938 words)

	Algarve, Portugal - Tourism Information - Monchique
		A walk through the steep streets of the town centre is rewarded with views of magnificent hills, glimpsed between houses, and moments of sunlit calm in unsuspected corners.
		Algarve architecture - white walls, carved stonework, bands of colou raround doors and windows - but their saia (literally skirt) chimneys are quire distinct from those found on the coast.
		To appreciate fully how pretty Monchique is, head for the Largo de São Sebastião.
	www.portugalvirtual.pt /_tourism/algarve/monchique/ukmonchique.html (506 words)

	Holiday accommodation in Monchique (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		The views from the villa are spectacular over the rolling foothills and to the coast.
		Several excellent restaurants within walking distance and the market town of Monchique is just 4kms drive.
		A magical setting on the unspoilt terraces of Monchique Mountain with views to the coast 30 minutes away.
	www.ownersdirect.co.uk /monchique.htm (353 words)

	Holiday villa in Monchique with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat, TV
		Holiday villa in Monchique with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat, TV Monchique holiday villa accommodation with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat, TV Home
		This is a delightful property situated in the foot of the Monchique mountains a, between the historic town of Silves and Portimão.
		There are lots of restaurants dotted around the area and Monchique is a popular location for the locals on Sundays to come and eat Frango com Piri Piri (Chicken Piri Piri - one of my personal favourite Portuguese dishes).
	www.holidaylettings.co.uk /rentals/monchique/11609 (593 words)

	Secretplaces – Quinta da Corte - Monchique hotels - Algarve hotels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Located in the spa area of Monchique, just getting there driving down the winding asphalt roads of the Monchique hills is a pleasure in itself.
		It might not be right by the beach, though only some 20 km away it takes roughly an hour to get to them due to the nature of the roads, but it has so much else to offer.
		Not least the gorgeous countryside of the Monchique hills and an atmosphere of peace and quiet that is getting harder and harder to find these days.
	www.secretplaces.com /sp/1/hotels/Quinta_da_Corte.asp (542 words)

	Welcome to Monchique [Algarve Portal]
		With a few exceptions, Monchique has been happily untouched by the invasion of tourism in the last decades.
		It is located in a saddle formed by the two highest hills of the Algarve, Picota (774 m) and Foia (902 ml).
		Already the Romans estimated the sulphuric warm spring water emerging at a constant temperature of 32°C and developed the village of Caldas de Monchique as a Spa.
	www.algarve-portal.com /en/cities/monchique (174 words)

	Portugal Travel Algarve Sagres to Vila Real
		We stayed in Monchique and using that as a home base drove from there to the other areas.
		My feelings are that it will take at least one to two weeks to adequately experience the area.
		We were very impressed by the architecture of the bridge on EN125 shortly before you get to the turn off for Monchique.
	www.geocities.com /Paris/4118/travel09.htm (3173 words)

	Monchique Car Hire
		Monchique is one of the most charming places on the Algarve, and very different from the tourist coast, although it is very near the beach area.
		The Monchique Bio-Park Network has been designed to offer a series of mapped and marked routes that allow you to get out and about in an otherwise difficult terrain.
		Plenty of water and protection from the sun are also part of the secret of surviving in the Serra de Monchique.
	online-carhire-portugal.co.uk /car_hire_portugal/monchique_car_hire.htm (638 words)

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