Monchique to recreate annual fair this Sunday
Monchique will be recreating its annual autumn fair this Sunday (October 24) between 9am and 6pm. The fair used to be a major event in Monchique, attracting people from all
Monchique battles invasive plant species to stop loss of biodiversity
Monchique Council has revealed a plan to fight invasive plant species in the borough to prevent the loss of biodiversity and protect native species which are being threatened. Explains Monchique
Espiral de Vontades unveils “sensory room” in Monchique – the only one open to the general public in Algarve
Monchique-based association has unveiled a new “sensory room” at its charity shop in the centre of Monchique. The room officially opened in July and is now being promoted publically as
Monchique handicraft fair Artechique moves into backyard
Monchique handicraft fair “Artechique” returns tomorrow (Wednesday) but under a new format to comply with DGS health authority recommendations. Now called “Artechique no Quintal”, the fair will take place from
Renature Monchique continues replanting efforts after latest wildfire
“Renature Monchique” is again vowing to help Monchique in the wake of last weekend’s fire. The project was launched in 2019 in a bid to help replant vast areas of
Firefighters battle reignition of Monchique-Portimão fire
Saturday’s wildfire which devastated parts of Monchique and Portimão on Saturday (July 19) has reignited this afternoon, the national civil protection authority has confirmed on its website. The blaze broke
232 firefighters, 9 planes and helicopters battle Monchique wildfire
SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE: 8pm Mayor Rui André has just posted one word on his Facebook page: “Dominated!” 7.15 am – With over 450 firefighters now involved the blaze is being
Local artist José Madeira unveils debut exhibition in Monchique
Algarve artist José Madeira will exhibit some of his works for the first time ever this weekend. His debut exhibition ‘Tinta sobre A Tinta’ is due to be inaugurated at
35,000 tons of burnt wood from Monchique’s 2018 fire yet to be removed: “It’s a bomb ready to blow”
Around 35,000 tons of burnt wood left over from the devastating fire that ripped through Monchique in 2018 are being compared to a “bomb” that could blow at any moment.
Almargem helps Monchique businesses attract hikers and outdoor enthusiasts
Environmental association Almargem is launching a training programme to help tourism companies in Monchique to promote the borough as a top destination for hiking enthusiasts. The programme, entitled ‘Preparar Monchique