Things to do in Monchique
Monchique is the hill country behind the coast, cooler air and long views.
Jeep safaris, hikes up Fóia and spa visits at Caldas de Monchique make up most of the listings.
Almost everything here is a day trip from the coast, so factor in the drive each way.
Prices are checked against each seller and can change at any time. How we compare
From Albufeira: Silves & Monchique Highlights Tour
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.5 (52)
Silves, Lagos, & Cape St. Vicente Day Trip
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 3.9 (27)
Silves and Monchique Mountain: Guided Bus Tour
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.0 (17)
Save up to €3 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Monchique Jeep Tour with Picnic & Hidden Viewpoints
Local operator
3 hr 15 min total · 5.0 (5)
Algarve Professional Photographer (@ivetta_photos)
Local operator
3 hr 15 min total · 5.0 (5)
Save up to €64 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Algarve Wine Tour and Mountain Top Trip with Lunch or Dinner
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 5.0 (3)
Save up to €16.55 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
Monchique: Full Day
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 3.2 (6)
Save up to €45 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
7 Hanging Valleys Trail Hike with Private Roundtrip Transfer
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.6 (0)
Monchique Mountains and Silves Castle Day Trip
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.6 (0)
Monchique Highlights Tour
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.6 (0)
Serra de Monchique Electric Scooter Discovery Tour
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.6 (0)
Silves & Monchique Mountain Experience - Full Day Tour
Local operator
3 hr 30 min total · 4.6 (0)
Save up to €46 vs the priciest seller
Compared across 2 sellers
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Things to do in Monchique: common questions
- Is Monchique worth visiting?
- Monchique is the hill country behind the coast, cooler air and long views. There are 12 bookable things to do listed here, and the most common type is day trips. Prices start around 43 euros for the shortest trips.
- How many days do you need in Monchique?
- Two full days covers the main sights and one boat trip or day tour. Three or four if you want a slower pace, a beach day and a trip inland.
- What is there to do in Monchique when the weather turns?
- Boat trips are the first thing cancelled when the sea gets rough. Food and wine tastings, museums, spa visits and inland day trips all run in poor weather, and most sellers refund a cancelled boat in full.
- Is it cheaper to book things to do in Monchique in advance?
- Usually, yes, and the bigger saving is picking the right seller. The same tour often appears on GetYourGuide, Viator, Klook and Tiqets at three different prices, which is what the comparison on this page is for.