Monchique (parish)

Monchique (parish)
Monchique
—  Parish  —

Coat of arms
Country Portugal
Municipality Monchique
Area
 - Total 153.17 km2 (59.1 sq mi)
Population (2001)
 - Total 5,375
 - Density 35.1/km2 (90.9/sq mi)
Coordinates 37°19′N 8°3′W / 37.317°N 8.05°W / 37.317; -8.05Coordinates: 37°19′N 8°3′W / 37.317°N 8.05°W / 37.317; -8.05
Website jf-monchique.pt

Monchique is a freguesia (parish) in Monchique Municipality (Algarve, Portugal).

Main sites

  • Nossa Senhora do Desterro Convent
  • Monchique Church or Nossa Senhora da Conceição Church
  • Fóia, highest mountain in Algarve

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