Monchique Adventure

A half day through streams and a deep valley toward Picota.

4 Hours (+options) Max 5 guests From 200€ private-group total

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Wide mountain panorama from Monchique toward the Algarve coast

Guests beside the open jeep in Monchique

Streams, deep valley and Picota

Take a half day away from the coast, crossing streams and a deep valley toward Picota, the second highest and most untouched Monchique summit.

Monchique beyond the main road

Cross streams and follow a deep valley

Picota, the second highest Monchique summit

Views over the whole Algarve

A maze of pathways with ever-changing views

Two optional hikes at no extra cost

A climb into the mountain

An untimed experience outline, not an exact GPS track.

Leave the coast

The route crosses a series of streams and follows a deep valley into the interior.

Reach Picota

The destination is Picota, the second highest and most untouched of the Monchique summits.

The Alferce bridge

Add a half hour walk over the hanging pedestrian bridge of Alferce at no extra cost.

Climb to the summit

Choose a longer and steeper hike of an hour up to the Picota summit and back.

Where to meet

“Outside the entrance of Restaurant Ponte Romana.”

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Experience outline Silves 37.186108, -8.437531

Before you set out

Price structure

1 Guest: 200€; 2 Guests: 220€; 3 Guests: 240€; 4 Guests: 260€; 5 Guests: 280€

The total price depends on the number of people in the group. It is basically calculated as 180€ for the jeep plus 20€ a person (or 10€ for kids). Private tours only; no individual tickets.

Included and extra

Two optional hikes can be added to the program at no extra cost.

What to bring

Comfortable clothes and walking shoes as well as sun and rain protection. Bring an extra warm layer. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic and may stop for a snack or meal.

When

Ask Thyl to confirm the exact departure.

Thyl speaking with guests beside the open jeep

Your guide is the driver

Thyl — pronounced “Teel” — created Silves Tours. He researches original itineraries and guides on a personal scale as a painter and nature and history enthusiast.

English, French, Dutch and Portuguese.

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Questions before you go

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Private tours only; no individual tickets.

What policies should I confirm?

Ask about cancellation, refund, payment, weather changes, accessibility or mobility needs, minimum age, child seats and safety restrictions. These details are not supplied.

Which ages qualify for the child price?

The child age range is not supplied. Ask Thyl before booking.

What languages are available?

English, French, Dutch and Portuguese.

4 tours

Guest words about knowledgeable, thoughtful guiding.

Reviews supplied for Silves Tours; no date, platform or specific-tour attribution was provided.

“Absolutely amazing safari. Thyl was very knowledgeable on many topics, from history to geography to geology and even the mechanics of the old style jeep. Fantastic day out. Well worth it.”
Josh

“We had to drive one hour to be able to attend this jeep ride, but it was totally worth it! Thylbert was very friendly and his English was spot on. He showed us places we could never access with our own car. All in all, it was a lovely experience and we would definitely recommend it to our friends and family!”
Linnea

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