Albufeira Trip Overview
Visit Silves, a city where the Arab influence is present in its history.
Visit to the thermal spa of Caldas De Monchique located in the heart of the Serra de Monchique Natural Park.
Arrival at Foia, with a stunning landscape we are at the highest point of the Algarve. At Foia, you have the opportunity to taste the famous Medronho brandy. The most traditional drink in the Algarve made from the fruit harvested on the slopes of the Serra.
Stop for a meal.
Visit to the village of Monchique located at an altitude of 450 m where we can walk through its narrow streets.
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Albufeira, Portugal
* Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
Visit Silves, a city where the Arab influence is present in its history.
Visit to the thermal spa of Caldas De Monchique located in the heart of the Serra de Monchique Natural Park.
Arrival at Foia, with a stunning landscape we are at the highest point of the Algarve. At Foia, you have the opportunity to taste the famous Medronho brandy. The most traditional drink in the Algarve made from the fruit harvested on the slopes of the Serra.
Stop for a meal.
Visit to the village of Monchique located at an altitude of 450 m where we can walk through its narrow streets.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Silves, Silves, Silves, Faro District, Algarve
During your free time at the Medieval City of Silves, you will have the opportunity to see the follow:
– Castle of Silves, which is one of the castles represented on the Portuguese flag.
– Silves Cathedral
– Traditional/Local market
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Caldas de Monchique, Monchique 8550-998 Portugal
Caldas de Monchique is a spa town in the Monchique Mountains in the Algarve region of Portugal. It has been famous since Roman times for its waters, which supposedly have healing properties. It was also used as a seasonal retreat for Portuguese royalty. It has recently gained more international recognition, particularly for health tourism, but also for its landscape and architecture.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: 8550 Monchique, Portugal
To appreciate the beauty of the village of Monchique, it is important to go to Largo de São Sebastião. The white houses seem to descend in steps down the slopes of the mountain, a small crib surrounded by greens, flowers and freshness.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Foia, Serra de Monchique, Monchique Portugal
With an elevation of 902 metres (2,959 ft) and a topographic prominence of 739 metres (2,425 ft), Fóia is the highest mountain of Algarve, Portugal. It is part of the Serra de Monchique.
Duration: 45 minutes
