There is a Dutch guy who runs downhill biking tours from that mountain. It’s a good day out for all ages ! (13-75) 😂 When I have friends and families visiting we always participate. It makes a nice change from the Algarve beaches. Super video Nick ! Utterly compelling content, super restaurant ideas. Beautifully edited. Thanks to Chris too…
Hi Nick. Your videos are always so well done. Your many years of living there are obvious in the spontaneity of your information. Everything from scenery, food, personal interaction, shopping, history and culture. There is one problem though, everytime you do a new vid, I think, "Oh, I want to live there."
I also love to hike up to the Monastery ruin where you can walk inside and take a look at how they lived. The inner courtyard is wonderful and filled with chickens. The hike takes you through a cork tree "plantagen", gives you a chance to take a look at a harvest cork tree up close. Monchique is a wonderful little town.
Hi Nick! I am Russian 🇷🇺 and I am not able to visit that nice village because of the pandemic. So nice contents I enjoyed to watch. Thanks for showing around.
I miss PT so much, sometimes these videos just make me want to buy a flight and move tomorrow. I’ve been to Algarve many times but never to Monchique. I feel like there was always fires going on in the area if I’m not mistaken
Hi Nick, nice video. Will be in the Algarve in March as you've inspired me to explore my own country again. I have been in the Algarve twice, but for very short periods. I am the opposite of you, a Porra who has lived most of his life in South Africa, now working in the Netherlands. The pull of my ancestral roots are unbelievably strong and your videos aren't exactly making things easy for me either. Anyway, thanks for your amazing resource. Cheers, Victor.
Thank you Nick for your beautiful and informative videos. I plan on visiting Portugal in March for scouting trip. As usual your videos are excellent. Mahalo
I can vouch that the Bochechas de Porco Preta (black pork cheeks) at the Luar da Fóia are incredible. Perfectly paired with chestnuts and a lovely glass of wine. Just experienced that meal a couple weeks ago on my drive up there from Portimào and highly recommend it!
Thanks Nick for the video. We have just arrived in the Algarve a few days ago (first trip to Portugal) and have already travelled its breadth east to west to get a sampling (Sagres to Real de San Antonio). We are heading inland now to see how it differs and Monchique is on the agenda! Cheers.
Really well done.!....I would just like to add that there is a lot of agriculture here so fruit and veggies are prolific........the market in the village sells organic veggies as well as home made jams etc...............................O Luar has a spectacular view.......but I prefer to go somewhere were they make home made chips!!!!
Awesome job Nick. Definitely a cool place to explore and I can see the attraction for some to live there. I am surprised you guys drove up there. I figured Chris would have had a helicopter for you.
I don't want to ask a too private question but every time I see your place, I wonder in what area of the Algarve it is. It looks enchanting and not too far from the beaches. Thank you 🙏🏻
Hi Michele, it is enchanting, thank you :) I made a video all about my home town, although I could probably do a better one now th-cam.com/video/0-3hxYYSxgw/w-d-xo.html
Enjoying your videos! You did mention that there is good transportation between coastal towns. When you go inland as in this video, sure wish you would mention if by car is the only transport there, or is there bus service?
I have never visited Monchique Is there anywhere in the Algarve that is not beautiful? There are so many lovely places. It would be difficult to choose a place to live.
That's a bloody good question! 😂 The nice thing is that you can live somewhere and go visit all the other places regularly. Easy. I'd live in a quiet place, but that's just me.
Interesting... I never knew about that (possible?) Arabic etymological root in the toponym "Monchique". This is odd, considering that "Mon" is the abbreviation of "Monte" or Hill; and Hill, in Arabic, is تل "Tal" (as in "Gibraltar"). I've always assumed that Monchique meant "Monte Chique", i.e., a place elegant people would visit -- because the thermal springs would attract a certain class of people -- people intent on the health benefits that one would acquire from visiting such a place, a notion that was quite fashionable in the early to mid-twentieth century.
O quê ?? Você achou que Monchique vinha de "Monte Chique " ??? Chique ?? É assim que elabora na sua mente a raíz do nome de um local . Você é um idiota .
Olá Nick, belo video e explicações. Estou morando na Alemanha, sou cidadão da UE, aposentado e gostaria de me mudar para o sul de Portugal. Quais seriam as primeiras dicas (tips) que você me aconcelharia? Falo inglês, espanhol e alemão fluentes. Sou brasileiro.
You are making a great choice . My tip would be to buy rather than rent ! Portugal is in demand and prices are (in my opinion) easing upwards faster here than Germany /U.K./Netherlands. (Oh and don’t trust the Portuguese drivers or builders !🤦♂️)
@@maxflight777 Aww, of course, Max Flight wouldn't be Max Flight without badmouthing the Portuguese at every given opportunity... What I don't understand is this: what the bloody hell are you still doing in Portugal if you despise the Portuguese that much?!!
Not often. There is only one snake that is poisonous in Portugal and they hang out in the Serra da Estrella. I've never seen a scorpion here but had one crawl over my shoulder in South Africa. Yikes.
Technically you're not allowed dogs on concessions (where there are beach beds) during the bathing season which can vary from beach to beach. It's the summertime, normally from May to September. However you'll see the occasional dog around at any time...
Hurrah! Monchique is up tomorrow! Thank you Nick! ❤️❤️
You're welcome! It's been a long time coming. ☺️
But just in time before the move! Thank you! 😉😉
One day ago? Wasn`t this a "live"
Thanks!!!
You're welcome Anita 👍🏼
There is a Dutch guy who runs downhill biking tours from that mountain.
It’s a good day out for all ages ! (13-75) 😂
When I have friends and families visiting we always participate. It makes a nice change from the Algarve beaches.
Super video Nick ! Utterly compelling content, super restaurant ideas.
Beautifully edited. Thanks to Chris too…
Thanks Max, kind words👍🏼
I am just so attracted to the landscape and the people of portugal. I must go there for a visit.
You should, it's a fun, peaceful place.
Nick, always like the sunrise views from the house. Great video to keep me focused/motivated on Portugal and moving to The Algarve in a few years.
Cheers mate, keep the dream alive 👍🏼
Hi Nick. Your videos are always so well done. Your many years of living there are obvious in the spontaneity of your information. Everything from scenery, food, personal interaction, shopping, history and culture. There is one problem though, everytime you do a new vid, I think, "Oh, I want to live there."
Heheh, thanks Warren. I try to point the negatives as well, but I'm clearly not doing a good enough job of that. 😂😂😂
I also love to hike up to the Monastery ruin where you can walk inside and take a look at how they lived. The inner courtyard is wonderful and filled with chickens. The hike takes you through a cork tree "plantagen", gives you a chance to take a look at a harvest cork tree up close. Monchique is a wonderful little town.
Nice job, thanks for video! 👍
You're welcome, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Hi Nick! I am Russian 🇷🇺 and I am not able to visit that nice village because of the pandemic. So nice contents I enjoyed to watch. Thanks for showing around.
You're welcome Demetrius, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Wonderful tour! Thank you!
You're welcome Janis, thanks for watching 👍🏼
Thanks for the tour. Such a beautiful place.
Wonderful video. Thank you Nick! Xx
You're welcome Bie 👍🏼
I miss PT so much, sometimes these videos just make me want to buy a flight and move tomorrow. I’ve been to Algarve many times but never to Monchique. I feel like there was always fires going on in the area if I’m not mistaken
Great Video Nick thanks for sharing.
Thanks! 👍🏼
Hi Nick, nice video. Will be in the Algarve in March as you've inspired me to explore my own country again. I have been in the Algarve twice, but for very short periods. I am the opposite of you, a Porra who has lived most of his life in South Africa, now working in the Netherlands. The pull of my ancestral roots are unbelievably strong and your videos aren't exactly making things easy for me either. Anyway, thanks for your amazing resource. Cheers, Victor.
Sorry for that Victor! 😂 It feels like Portugal has reinvented itself over the last 15 years.
Thanks Nick, my favourite video so far. Probably 18 months still to go before relocating but looking forward to it.
Wow, thanks Clive, what made it so special?
Thank you Nick for your beautiful and informative videos. I plan on visiting Portugal in March for scouting trip. As usual your videos are excellent. Mahalo
Aloha Koki and mahalo for watching! Good luck on the trip, I'm sure your Portuguese ohana are waiting to be found ☺️
We wanna head up to Monchique next week for some exploring. Do some drone flying there for my channel. Some incredible views. Great video Nick!
Cheers mate 👍🏼
I can vouch that the Bochechas de Porco Preta (black pork cheeks) at the Luar da Fóia are incredible. Perfectly paired with chestnuts and a lovely glass of wine. Just experienced that meal a couple weeks ago on my drive up there from Portimào and highly recommend it!
Great minds think alike! Nice one, Mike. 👍🏼
Thanks Nick for another great video! Guess I better pack my mountain bike for the move.
It's definitely advised!☺️
Hey John! Thanks so much for the donation, you know I really appreciate it. Let's go for a ride when you're here (if I can keep up, that is).
At the top of the mountain there is a Bus Bar named Alecrim. Fantastic for a snack with the best view of Monchique
Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼
Thanks Nick for the video. We have just arrived in the Algarve a few days ago (first trip to Portugal) and have already travelled its breadth east to west to get a sampling (Sagres to Real de San Antonio). We are heading inland now to see how it differs and Monchique is on the agenda! Cheers.
Fantastic! Enjoy the journey!
Really well done.!....I would just like to add that there is a lot of agriculture here so fruit and veggies are prolific........the market in the village sells organic veggies as well as home made jams etc...............................O Luar has a spectacular view.......but I prefer to go somewhere were they make home made chips!!!!
Awesome, thanks for sharing Martha.
O teu canal e o melhor canal que tem em Portugal.
Obrigado Adolfo 🙏🏼
Another amazing work 🎩👌 Nick your videos are stunning 👍
Thanks Miguel! 🙏🏼
Awesome job Nick. Definitely a cool place to explore and I can see the attraction for some to live there.
I am surprised you guys drove up there. I figured Chris would have had a helicopter for you.
Heheheh, yeah after the last trick with the jet. Actually there is a helicopter company near me, I need to try and work on a video with them!
Great video nick
Hope to finaly get back this year.
Thanks Robert. Good luck in making it back to Portugal. 👍🏼
Great vid. man, 👍👍👍
Cheers Michael 👍🏼
You missed Convento de Nossa Senhora do Desterro. Nice little hike up there and very interesting to walk inside (just ask the caretaker).
I almost went up there but it looked completely closed...
Are you also been by where big antennas en dishes are on the top?. You have a nice view when the weather is sky is clear and look far.
Yes, that's Foia Peak (highest point in the Algarve) at 902m.
I don't want to ask a too private question but every time I see your place, I wonder in what area of the Algarve it is. It looks enchanting and not too far from the beaches. Thank you 🙏🏻
Hi Michele, it is enchanting, thank you :) I made a video all about my home town, although I could probably do a better one now th-cam.com/video/0-3hxYYSxgw/w-d-xo.html
Enjoying your videos! You did mention that there is good transportation between coastal towns. When you go inland as in this video, sure wish you would mention if by car is the only transport there, or is there bus service?
Yes, there is a bus service. I'm not sure how good it is though. It should be fine in the mornings and evenings.
I have never visited Monchique Is there anywhere in the Algarve that is not beautiful? There are so many lovely places. It would be difficult to choose a place to live.
That's a bloody good question! 😂 The nice thing is that you can live somewhere and go visit all the other places regularly. Easy. I'd live in a quiet place, but that's just me.
Excellent excellent video , super informative. Country living looks like the way to go ,Away from Humaniods😅
Thanks 👍🏼
Hi, how are you? I am trying to find a house in Monchique or inner Algarve, 1 or 2 rooms. Does anyone knows about a house?
Hi Daniela, I'd suggest you have a look on www.idealista.pt
Interesting... I never knew about that (possible?) Arabic etymological root in the toponym "Monchique". This is odd, considering that "Mon" is the abbreviation of "Monte" or Hill; and Hill, in Arabic, is تل "Tal" (as in "Gibraltar").
I've always assumed that Monchique meant "Monte Chique", i.e., a place elegant people would visit -- because the thermal springs would attract a certain class of people -- people intent on the health benefits that one would acquire from visiting such a place, a notion that was quite fashionable in the early to mid-twentieth century.
Check this out Miguel, I'm sure you'll have no problem with the language ☺️ cm-monchique.pt/pt/menu/186/compendio-historico.aspx
O quê ??
Você achou que Monchique vinha de "Monte Chique " ??? Chique ?? É assim que elabora na sua mente a raíz do nome de um local .
Você é um idiota .
Algarve was ruled by moors. So its normal. All words that start with Al are also moorish. And some others.
"most unique"!? There's no such thing!
Heheh, you're right. That isn't grammatically correct. Well spotted.
Now... isn't this much much better than that hoooorrible place Ferragudo
:)
Hahaha, terrible isn't it? 😂😂😂
Well, I just had to take you off my subsribed and recommended channel list. Your blasting music just woke up my ill wife again.
There is a volume button you know
@@skurinski on the editing software.
Bye bye MrPhilbert and I'm sorry you don't enjoy the tunes. 🤷🏽
@@AlgarveAddicts I enjoy your narration better. The loud music makes it seem like you value that more.
Nope, I just want to give people a break from my voice. I try to keep the same levels all the way throughout.
Don’t get cheeky about those pork cheeks in Monchique! 🤣😂💃🏾🕺🏾
Olá Nick, belo video e explicações. Estou morando na Alemanha, sou cidadão da UE, aposentado e gostaria de me mudar para o sul de Portugal. Quais seriam as primeiras dicas (tips) que você me aconcelharia? Falo inglês, espanhol e alemão fluentes. Sou brasileiro.
You are making a great choice .
My tip would be to buy rather than rent ! Portugal is in demand and prices are (in my opinion) easing upwards faster here than Germany /U.K./Netherlands.
(Oh and don’t trust the Portuguese drivers or builders !🤦♂️)
@@maxflight777 😉Thanks for your tip. That's exactly my plan, sell here and buy ther! Even me, I don't trust them even here in Germany! 😁
I agree with Max 😎👆
@@maxflight777 Aww, of course, Max Flight wouldn't be Max Flight without badmouthing the Portuguese at every given opportunity...
What I don't understand is this: what the bloody hell are you still doing in Portugal if you despise the Portuguese that much?!!
I thought this was one of his milder comments to be fair. ☺️
How often do you encounter a snake or scorpions while hiking?
Not often. There is only one snake that is poisonous in Portugal and they hang out in the Serra da Estrella. I've never seen a scorpion here but had one crawl over my shoulder in South Africa. Yikes.
Hey Nick, thanks for the video. It would be nice to have a video about Silves too - I love it there
Hey Gary, that's funny. I'm working on that right now.
is there any beaches that allow dogs in the algarve?
Technically you're not allowed dogs on concessions (where there are beach beds) during the bathing season which can vary from beach to beach. It's the summertime, normally from May to September. However you'll see the occasional dog around at any time...
I thoroughly recommend the bull steak (maturado) at Luar Da Foia. It's around €20 but the best steak you will ever eat.