Algarve Daily News20 OctLiquid gold? Resin tapping could help to revitalise Algarve’s pinewoods, bringing profits and cutting wildfires
More than 42,000 hectares of stone pine grow across the Algarve, much of it producing few pine cones, if any. Tapping these trees for resin may give owners a fresh source of income, with the idea taking centre stage earlier this month at a workshop in Marmelete, in the municipality of Monchique. It presented new resin-
The Portugal News28 SeptTourist photo leads to discovery of new plant species in Monchique
A simple photograph taken by a tourist in the hills of Monchique has led scientists to discover a plant species previously unknown to science.
The Portugal News25 SeptOne region, five ways to live
From the Atlantic coast to the Monchique mountains, the wider Portimão area offers remarkably different ways of experiencing the Algarve. For property buyers, choosing the right location increasingly starts with a more personal question: how do you want to live?
Portugal Resident24 SeptNew Algarve plant species discovered thanks to tourist’s photo
A previously unknown species of plant endemic to the Algarve has been discovered in the Monchique mountains – after a German tourist photographed it with her mobile phone and uploaded The post New Algarve plant species discovered thanks to tourist’s photo appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News23 SeptGerman tourist’s photo leads to accidental discovery of new flower species in Monchique
A photograph taken by a German tourist in Monchique has led to the discovery of a new plant species when the image, posted on a nature photography website, caught the attention of botanist João Farminhão, who suspected that the plant was a previously unidentified species of toadflax.
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 .