Lagos Trip Overview
On this day tour we go to the mountains! Monchique is right up there. With evergreen vegetation, it allows us to have fantastic views. The first stop is at Caldas de Monchique, a 16th century SPA Resort. Let’s explore the ancient gardens that look like they came out of a fairy tale and drink the famous alkaline water!
The small town of Monchique is quite warm and we can walk in its small streets.
After that we go to Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve and one of the largest in Portugal. With 902 meters of height, we were able to have a 360º view of breathtaking.
Come with South Explorers to discover this paradise on earth!
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 to 4 hours
* Starts: Lagos, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
On this day tour we go to the mountains! Monchique is right up there. With evergreen vegetation, it allows us to have fantastic views. The first stop is at Caldas de Monchique, a 16th century SPA Resort. Let’s explore the ancient gardens that look like they came out of a fairy tale and drink the famous alkaline water!
The small town of Monchique is quite warm and we can walk in its small streets.
After that we go to Fóia, the highest point in the Algarve and one of the largest in Portugal. With 902 meters of height, we were able to have a 360º view of breathtaking.
Come with South Explorers to discover this paradise on earth!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: South Explorers, Lagos 8600-325 Portugal
We will pick you up at your accomodation or hotel.
Stop At: Caldas de Monchique, Monchique 8550-998 Portugal
Here we will visit the small spa where we find a secret garden of the sixteenth century. In this verdant garden we will prove the water that comes directly from the mountain, the purest and known for its medicinal properties.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monchique, Monchique, Faro District, Algarve
Small village with a nice old character! We will stop and visit a viewpoint and the main square of the village. We will also tour the historic center with small traditional shops.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Foia, Serra de Monchique, Monchique Portugal
We go to the top of Monchique Mountain. Fóia is 902 meters high and offers a unique view of the entire region. Here we will also find an exhibition of craftsmanship of monchique artisans.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Igreja da Misericordia de Monchique, Adro da Se, Monchique 3500-195 Portugal
Let’s stop in the village of Monchique and see the view from the belvedere. Then we walk to the central square where we will taste the famous firewater “Medronho”.
Duration: 30 minutes
