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Of the waterfalls in the Serra de Monchique (Monchique Mountain), the most imposing, due to the size of the gradient and volume of its flow, is the Cascata do Barbelote (Barbelote Waterfall), located next to an old abandoned village of the same name. Considered one of the greatest treasures of this mountain, it now enjoys car access from the Vale de Largo - Barbelote road. Let yourself be dazzled by the coolness and relax with the sound of the water, but don't venture too far. We do not recommend walking down to the waterfall. Its torrent of water rushes down from a high wall of rocky blocks, framed by lush vegetation. The surrounding hillside is covered with cork-oaks and strawberry trees.

The Cascata do Chilrão (Chilrão Waterfall) is close to the road that connects Marmelete to Chilrão, and it is possible to stop and watch the waterfall. It is possible to walk to the waterfall after a long descent between eucalyptus trees. Next to the municipal path 1067 there is a picnic area where you can enjoy the waterfall. This waterfall is one of the headwaters of the Ribeira da Cerca that flows west to the Amoreira beach in Aljezur.

The Cascata do Penedo do Buraco (Penedo do Buraco Waterfall), at 650 metres altitude, on the north-eastern slope of Foia, is located near a tarmac road. It is a temporary waterfall, as it does not hold water all year round and flows only in the rainy season. The water from this waterfall falls from a huge boulder, practically inaccessible, uncovered by erosion and which is the perfect nesting place for some birds.

The Miradouro da Fóia, in the Monchique mountain range, is the highest point in the Algarve with 902 meters of altitude.

The Picota Viewpoint, with 774 meters of altitude, offers a stunning and wide landscape, although steep, one of the most beautiful scenery that cover a vast extension of the Algarve coast and the sea.

The convent of “Nossa Senhora do Desterro” was founded in 1631 and legend has it that the foundation of this convent is due to the fulfillment of a promise made on the high seas by two navigators who were in danger, to build a church in the place of the land of Portugal that they first saw from the sea.

Barranco dos Pisões Park is a natural place through which a stream of clear water flows.

Monchique Markets and Fairs