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Cork oak grove in Monchique – Monchique Historic Centre loop from Monchique

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Portugal

Algarve

Monchique

Cork oak grove in Monchique – Monchique Historic Centre loop from Monchique

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Cork oak grove in Monchique – Monchique Historic Centre loop from Monchique

01:09

9.31km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Monchique

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108 m

Cafe Velochique

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Very nice Café!

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840 m

Convent of Nossa Senhora do Desterro

Highlight • Religious Site

Founded in 1631 by Pêro (or Pedro) da Silva, nicknamed "Mole," who later became Viceroy of India, the Convent of Our Lady of Exile now rests in ruins, shrouded in …

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Cork oak grove in Monchique

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The cork oak in Portugal was voted Tree of the Year in 2018. It is a true Portuguese cultural identity and gives the forest workers jobs and salaries every year.

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9.08 km

The center of Monchique is a charming, small village with narrow streets, colorful houses, and a traditional Portuguese atmosphere. You'll find local shops, cafés, and restaurants, often clustered around the …

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9.26 km

Monchique Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

Monchique is located in a valley on the slopes of Mount Fóia. It is known for the nearby six hot springs, "Caldas de Monchique," and the panoramic 902-meter-high Fóia Mountain. …

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9.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.70 km

2.92 km

936 m

354 m

198 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

2.70 km

1.75 km

207 m

155 m

< 100 m

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Cork oak grove in Monchique – Monchique Historic Centre loop from Monchique

Cafe Velochique

Convent of Nossa Senhora do Desterro

Cork oak grove in Monchique

Monchique Historic Centre

Monchique Town Center

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