Portugal Resident12 SeptA Year in Monchique 3 – Still Learning – September 2026
This morning, as I looked out across the valley from the farmhouse, I found myself thinking about the journey that brought me here. When I first arrived in Monchique, I The post A Year in Monchique 3 – Still Learning – September 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident11 SeptNine municipalities at maximum wildfire risk
Monchique and Portimão in the Algarve are among nine Portuguese municipalities facing the maximum level of rural fire danger today, according to national weather institute IPMA. The other municipalities at The post Nine municipalities at maximum wildfire risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptSix Algarve municipalities at maximum wildfire risk
Six municipalities in the Algarve are under maximum rural fire danger today (September 9), according to Portugal’s national weather institute IPMA. The areas affected are Monchique, Portimão, Silves, Loulé, São The post Six Algarve municipalities at maximum wildfire risk appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News7 SeptAlgarve city assigns 48 new street names
The street names have been assigned to roads and public spaces in Marmelete and the town of Monchique.
Algarve Daily News31 AugMonchique’s nameless roads, no longer: Council names 48 streets in bid to fix long-standing address problems
Monchique Council has completed a long-running street-naming process, assigning 48 new names to roads and public spaces in Marmelete and the town of Monchique.
Portugal Resident16 AugA Year in Monchique 3 – On the land – August 2021
If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, I wonder what obstacle, unexpected discovery, or even a new relationship you made there caused you to question your decision to move in The post A Year in Monchique 3 – On the land – August 2021 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident25 JulMore than 100 firefighters tackle Monchique wildfire
More than 100 firefighters, supported by ground crews and aircraft, have been battling a wildfire that broke out early this morning in a forested area of Monchique, in the Algarve. The post More than 100 firefighters tackle Monchique wildfire appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 JulPrime ministers, kings & Monchique The Musical? – Interview with Derek Hughes OBE
In this entertaining and heartfelt episode, we welcome Derek Hughes OBE, writer of the popular “A Year in Monchique” column in The Resident and the man behind the forthcoming ‘Monchique The post Prime ministers, kings & Monchique The Musical? – Interview with Derek Hughes OBE appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident15 JulCould Monchique be hiding a lost medieval fortress?
Archaeologists have begun the first-ever excavation of the Castelo da Nave hilltop site in Monchique, hoping to determine whether it could be the long-lost Islamic fortress of Munchite, mentioned during The post Could Monchique be hiding a lost medieval fortress? appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News14 JulArchaeologists investigate castle ruins in Monchique, in bid to uncover 11th-century Islamic roots of Alferce site
Archaeologists have begun a new phase of excavations at the Castelo da Nave site in Alferce, Monchique, in a bid to uncover more about the hilltop fortification and determine whether it could be linked to the historic castellum of Munchite.
Portugal Resident12 JulA Year in Monchique 3 – At the Restaurant – July 2021
I wonder whether you are someone with an ardent enthusiasm for preparing food at home, or the sort of person who prefers exploring diverse cuisines and discovering new restaurants. If The post A Year in Monchique 3 – At the Restaurant – July 2021 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident29 JunAlgarve and Alentejo join forces to promote southwest Portugal
The Algarve and Alentejo are teaming up to promote southwest Portugal through a tourism campaign highlighting the natural landscapes, culture and gastronomy of Aljezur, Monchique and Odemira. The digital side The post Algarve and Alentejo join forces to promote southwest Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .