Iberia
Portugal
Faro District

Ribeira de Monchique

Ribeira de Monchique is a stream in , . Ribeira de Monchique is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Barragem de Odelouca.

Dam
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is a dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alferce and Caldas de Monchique.

Village
is a freguesia in the Municipality. The population in 2011 was 441, in an area of 96.12 km². Lies in this area remains of a medieval fortress from Muslim rule in Portugal known in Islamic sources as حصن المرجيق - Monchique fortress. is situated 6 km north of Ribeira de Monchique.

Hamlet
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is a spa town in the Monchique Mountains in the region of . It has been famous since Roman times for its waters, which supposedly have healing properties. is situated 6 km west of Ribeira de Monchique.

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is a spa town in the . is the main town of the Serra de , the mountain range that separates the Algarve from and the rest of Portugal to the north.

Ribeira de Monchique

Latitude
37.28392° or 37° 17′ 2″ north
Longitude
-8.48609° or 8° 29′ 10″ west
Elevation
31 metres (102 feet)
Open location code
8C9H7GM7+HH
Geo­Names ID
2266266
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