Monchique accommodation from NZ$159

No vacation in Monchique would be complete without a visit to the Rocha Beach. The Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha and Colina da Lapa Resort are within a stone's throw of Rocha Beach.

The Paradise in Portugal is positioned 25 kilometres from the middle of Monchique. Another hotel is the Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha, which can be found 25 kilometres away. Other accommodation options worth checking out include the Monte Carvalhal da Rocha - Campground and the Herdade Do Touril.

If time allows, be sure to explore more of Faro. Take a gander at the ruins in Faro. Those who love nature can also make the time to check out the region's beaches, coastal plains and forests. Common activities in this particular part of Portugal include mountain biking.

Looking for more things to do? Spend a few hours exploring the Rocha Beach, Alvor Beach and Le Meridien Penina Golf, which you'll find in Portimao, 15 kilometres to the south of Monchique. The Morgado Golf & Country Club and Oasis Parque Country Club are some of the great apartment and hotel alternatives in Portimao. Aljezur, which is home to the Vicentina Hotel and Hotel Vale da Telha, is 20 kilometres to the west of Monchique. The Canal Beach, Amoreira Beach and Vale Figueiras Beach are just some of the more popular sites to experience in Aljezur.

Faro International Airport is situated 65 kilometres away from downtown Monchique. If you choose to stay close by, you can book a night at the Hotel Aeromar or the Residencial Same.