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Golf in the Algarve Ladies Only Ladies - Portimao
Golf in the Algarve Ladies Only Ladies - Portimao
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The Monchique Spa Resort, which we have chosen for our ladies Algarve golf breaks, is situated in an incredible area of the Algarve. Surrounded by the 773 metre high wooded slopes of the Serra de Monchique, makes this the perfect place for one of Tee Times relaxing ladies Algarve golf breaks. During spring and summer these slopes are a profusion of colour as mimosa and camellias plants grow in abundance. If anyone feels energetic during their stay then a trip to the top of these slopes will give you breathtaking views of the sea and the vast plains of Alentejo, in the distance.
The town of Monchique is unique, its buildings and houses are typically Algarvean but have their own quirkiness making them different from the coastal houses. Monchique’s town centre is characterised by many narrow cobbled streets which criss cross up the hillside and have a spattering of cafes and small restaurants along them. The central square boasts an attractive paved area with benches, trees and a water feature which includes an example of a Moorish water wheel. It is so peaceful in Monchique that you may forget which day it is and if you are living in a world gone by. Monchique has become famous for its Medronho, which is a liqueur made from the fruits of the arbutus,(strawberry)tree which grow in the surrounding hills. Apparently it is good for colds but it is, according to some, an acquired taste. Honey is also produced locally in the Monchique region and if you fancy spoiling yourself you can get a taste for it in one of the many cafes and pastelarias where they sell cakes and desserts which have been made using this local honey. There is more to Monchique than just strawberry’s and honey as the towns prosperity was originally founded on weaving wool and linen to make sturdy fabrics necessary for the time. Nowadays the prosperity comes mainly from tourism and craftwork. An invention originating from Monchique town is a scissor chair which was believed to have been left by the Romans and these are still made today in various sizes.There are some interesting things to see in and around the town, on the hillside above are the ruins of the Nossa Senhora de Desterro, our lady of exile, a 17th century convent and in the gardens stands a magnolia tree, believed to be the largest in Europe and an outstanding fountain called Fonte dos Passarinhos.The Romans built the thermal spa baths here and in 1495 King Joao II visited the baths for curative treatments, to this day the unique character of Caldas de Monchique is difficult to explain. The chapel of Santa Teresa sits at one end of the town and close by are steps which lead through the trees to a tranquil park which winds its way up the hillside.If you fancy getting away from the town for short while then the drive to Foia, which is 902 metres above sea level, will give you fantastic views across Portugal from Faro in the east, to Cape St Vincent in the west, and up to Serra da Arrabida near Lisbon, in the north. So if you want a fascinating ladies golf break which you’ll talk about for months to come then Monchique is for you.
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