Unspoiled viewsBeautiful views across to Mon-chique and the entire Algarve.

Cork and Eucalyptus forestsBreath in their refreshing scent.

View over Funcho damFrom the top take a peak at the near by lake set within the roling hills of the Serra de Monchique.

Medronho plantsA reoccuring companion on your way round. Taste the red and orange glowing fruits.

Biggest cork tree Europe’sIf you fancy a detour, equipt with a map, go and seak out Europe’s biggest cork tree.

2.5 h round tripSparsley markedMedium

FOIA’S LITTLE BROTHER PICOTA

Climb Foia’s little brother and be astoned by its un-touched nature, the ripening fruits and large variety of mushrooms flattening your path in autumn.

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Starting Point. Junction at Monchique’s entrance.

1. Walk along the In front of the vedge shop take a right, follow the tarmac road until you reach a another set of houses.

2. Take a right and at the top of the road bear right following the sandy road.

3. Follow the Via Algarviana signs uphill along tar maced roads and footpaths until you break out of the eucalyptus forest close to its peak.

4. For decent, cross the peak and follow the red marks (do not follow the Via Algarviana marks any more as they will take you to Silves).

Tip!In winter there are no cafes open along the route. Prepare drink and food to picnic over-looking the Algarve.

(Straight on, Left, Right, No way)Follow the Via Algarviana Signs

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Farming landsAdmire the fruits and crops of the farms in the valley.

Picota 773m1 km

From the peak follow the red painted marks

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Caldes ParkAdmire the three tall Eucalyp-tus trees which locals round trice for good luck.

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CALDES DE

MONCHIQUE

Explore the large variety of auromatic plants and those of natural remedies by passing through a few of Monchique’s micro climates.

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Starting Point. Caldes de Monchique or Longevity.

1. Pass Longevity’s main entrance, bear right uphill passing Xisto stone, Cassia and Medrohno trees.

2. Cross the road, walk past the old school and enjoy the view from the viewling platform.

3. Continue along, past white eucalyptus and domes- tic pines. Take care of the crossing BTT path.

4. By the planato tree turn left down a foodpath. After a small forest find yourself in a desert terrain.

5. Follow the foodpath past the abandoned house, cross the road and walk down into Caldes Park with it’s ‘dribble’ Foundain of Love.

Tip!Do the local thing. A picnic in Caldes Park with grilled sardines and Medronho.

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TREES OF

MONCHIQUE

A breathtaking walk along farming terraces, through forests and up a valley with beautiful views across to Picota and pass three of the eight classified trees of Monchique.

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Starting Point. Tourist office in Monchique

1. Walk down to the main square and up the long stairs towards the church. Carry on straight ahead. By the red church, bear right and take a left again until you reach the magnificent Arauca tree.

2. Turn right until passing an alley to your right signing the convent. You may be lucky to be let into the ruin by the family who is occupying it.

3. Walk back down to the centre - straight ahead towards the Magnolia tree.

4. Go straight on, along the narrow footpath past houses and farming terraces. When the road curves, go straight ahead and follow the stream.

Tip!Treat yourself to a Bifani - a hot ham sandwich in Casa Maio opposite the Planato trees.

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Workshops Chair maker Shoe maker Blacksmith Basket maker

Loja de ChocolateTea, chocolate, jewellery, sweets, handbags.

Leonel TeloMonchique made ceramics.

Medronho ShopHoney and 20 different locally made firewaters ‘Medronho’.

Ar De CorCork postcards and jewellery.

Maria RosaEmbroidery, rugs and chairs.

Casa MaioPottery from Alujeso and an excellent Bifani ham sandwich.

Casa dos ArcosTraditional chairs with photos of the process.

Casa J.A. Maio HerdeiroRugs, chairs and honey.

Fernanda VillaPottery and wooden products.

1h round tripNot markedEasy

ALLEYWAYS AND CRAFTS OF

MONCHIQUE

Explore the narrow cobbled streets of Monchique along tiled houses and colourful facades and get to know the local crafts of chair making and medronho.

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Starting Point. Tourist Office or Main Square.

1. From the tourist office head straight ahead up a little alley way, turn right and follow the road to the old mill. Take a peek at the traditional farm terraces and follow the alleys to the town centre.

2. By the church ( Chocolate shop), bear left. On your left are two shoemakers.

3. Just before the top of the road, turn right and follow a ramp and stairs down, where you find a view point.

4. Walk down stairs and across towards the church. Behind the church take the stairs down to the road. On your left is the local ceramist.

Tip!Take a detour to the convent and/or treat yourself to a ‘galau’ a white coffee in Ochala or one of the other cafes in the main square.

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