Monchique is a market town up in the Serra de Monchique, which is a thickly wooded mountain range separating the Algarve from Alentejo. The houses in Monchique are typically Algarvean with their white walls and bands of colour around the windows and doors,
The centre of Monchique is characterised by lots of narrow cobbled streets criss-crossing up the hillside with a spattering of cafes and restaurants. The central square boasts an attractive paved area with benches, trees and a lovely water feature, including an example of a Moorish water wheel. Monchique is a very quiet and relaxed place, which is ideal for pottering around and appreciating the fantastic views.
Monchique offers all services including bank, cash machines, pharmacy, hospital, doctor, dentist, vet, large supermarket, bars, restaurants, shops, hotels, market, etc.
Renovated farmhouse for sale in Chilrão, Monchique, Algarve, Portugal Price equivalent to £195,000 at exchange rate of 19/12/17. Quinta Pintados is a traditional rural Portuguese farmhouse with 25,000 m² of land, with terraces of orange and lemon trees, as well as flat land with further lemon trees; eucalyptus trees used for firewood and cash crop, as well as various other fruit trees. The land is suitable for growing a wide variety of vegetables . . .
This delightful traditional Portuguese cottage is situated in the small village of Casais approximately 10 kilometres from the popular hillside town of Monchique, which provides all amenities. With a blue tiled frontage, La Maison Bleue is in immaculate condition and is to be sold fully furnished and equipped. It comprises of a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms (one en-suite) and a bathroom.