Caldas de Monchique

Caldas de Monchique is a spa town in the Monchique Mountains in the Algarve region of Portugal. It has been famous since Roman times for its waters, which supposedly have healing properties. It was also used as a seasonal retreat for Portuguese royalty. It has recently gained more international recognition, particularly for health tourism, but also for its landscape and architecture.

A view of the town
  • General view
    General view
  • A resting place in the town
    A resting place in the town
  • Old house
    Old house
  • Town
    Town
  • A dirt path
    A dirt path
  • Detail of an old house
    Detail of an old house
  • A view of the main part of town
    A view of the main part of town
  • A park in Caldas de Monchique
    A park in Caldas de Monchique

37°17′N 8°33′W

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