Monchique is a municipality of southern Portugal, in Faro District. The population in 2011 was 6,045, in an area of 395.30 km2.
Panoramic view of Monchique
Faro District is the southernmost district of Portugal. The area is the same as that of the Algarve region. The administrative centre, or district capital, is the city of Faro. It borders Spain.
Roman baths at Praia da Luz, Lagos