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Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique

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Living area
Room
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Monchique, Faro
  • Place, Misericordia de Monchique Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nossa Senhora do Desterro Convent
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Loja do Mel e do Medronho
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique

2 bedroom flat in the most peaceful street in the village of Monchique. 25min drive from quieter beaches in the West and busier ones in the South. if you're looking to avoid the Touristy busy-ness, this is a good place for that. Monchique boasts of some amazing walking trails, natural sprint Spa, genuine great produce on the food and drink front and an amazing sense of community. For example, you can go to the big supermarket and chances are, the lady at the checkout will know every other person There’s also a large public pool in a beautiful outdoor space that is free entry 5 minute walk away. there's lots to see and to do
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About the area

Monchique

Located in Monchique, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Alferce and Nossa Senhora do Desterro Convent are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Loja do Mel e do Medronho and Mina Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Algarve International Circuit or International Kart Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring, hunting and ecotours.
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Monchique, Faro

What's nearby

  • Misericordia de Monchique Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alferce - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nossa Senhora do Desterro Convent - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Loja do Mel e do Medronho - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Igreja Matriz - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 32 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roxy Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪A Tasca do Petrol - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Velochique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Paraiso da Montanha - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬4 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay here. Our family of 5 visited in the heat of August and made great use of the local pool and some smaller ones in surrounding villages. We loved wandering through the old passages and stairways, the town is just so full of character! Air conditioning was a godsend on a couple of hot evenings, the beds are comfortable and we all slept really well (although the endless barking of a neighbour's dog was a little irritating ). The kitchen is small and cleverly laid out with a lot stored high and accessed by steps. A cheese grater would have been welcome and pot pourri in the salad bowl was pretty but meant we couldn't actually use it. The kids were thrilled to have TV with Disney channel! There is a laundromat at Intermarché. We would have loved some guidance on waste segregation - we separated our recycling and left it, hoping for the best, but after having checked out I spotted municipal recycling, and even community compost (near the pool, actually!) which we would have gladly used. In all, I can imagine Casa Sofia would be a great place to visit anytime of year and I hope we can visit again some day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Ferienwohnung in Monchique

Sehr netter Empfang und guter Kontakt zum Vermieter. Ferienwohnung war in Ordnung. Bis zum Meer an den Strand sind es ca. 35 min mit dem Auto.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

Janet W.

Spacious modern apartment in a wonderful town

This is a spacious apartment in an old, maze-like part of Monchique. The apartment is hard to find, as is parking the first time, but once you figure out the maze, you appreciate Monchique all the more. The neighbors across the street who greet you are wonderful people, and despite their not speaking English, everything is pretty well communicated. We enjoyed Monchique's access to hiking trails (the Via Algarviana runs through Monchique, and the hike up to Foia is worth all the effort, and up to Picota even more so) and its overall character. The apartment is in a lovely quiet part of town (save one dog who may bark until its person comes home). The bed is very comfortable, and the kitchen is simply but adequately equipped. We cooked in successfully. If you want to be in a quiet part of the Algarve, away from the tourists, traffic, and crowds, this is a great choice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
thank you Janet for taking time giving us a constructive and kind review. glad you guys had a great time and hope you have safe travels back hopefully see you another time :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cosanostra C.

nice

good place, good people! definitely to recommend!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan B.

excellent rooms, very nice contact

If you are looking for a very nice and modern apartment, you should choose this one! english speaking whatsapp-contact is answering all questions regarding our booking, before and while our stay. In Monchique you get the keys from the friendly neighbours. They dont speak english but that wasnt a problem at all. The rooms are modern and very clean with a stunning kitchen I would love to take back to my home ;) The apartment isnt easy to find and we got stuck in the small Monchique streets. Follow the route on the map you get before your stay. Parking is easy around the marked spots, only a minute away from the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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