Directions to Monchique

[dj sull]

Hi, can anyone tell me the best way to drive to Monchique? The last (and only) time I did it, I ended up going through Silves, getting a bit lost, and eventually,just by chance found myself on a country road that lead to Monchique. Does anyone know an easier, more direct route? Thanks.

[Gary/Gaynor]

Dj

Go to Lagoa and turn left on N125. I think you go over the Portimao bridge and then take the sign for Monchique this way you will avoid Silves.

Gary

[Michael Crane]

Going through Silves is part of the trip for us. We often stop and have a drink and a look around the castle. If you have a TomTom or similar you should take it (if it covers Portugal, of course!). We use ours a lot in the Algarve and it's great fun to do the opposite to what you're instructed to do - you can discover many roads you've never been on before. Then, when you want to return 'home' do as you're told.

[fmm]

Agree - go to Silves, turn left when you get into town and go in a straight line until you see the Monchique signs. You can't go wrong - I went yesterday the Silves route and it was signed the whole way.

[laserblazer]

Or go by the first route just past the Portimao bridge and come back via Silves. There are some cracking roadside restaurants.