Everything you need to know about Monchique Resort & Spa
High in the mountains is the privately owned Monchique Resort & Spa hotel in Portugal offering an idyllic environment to relax away from the touristy part of the Algarve. The resort is focused on 4 main pillars for its guests - wellness, nature, gastronomy and sports activities. Boasting 2 relaxation rooms and weekly yoga classes, this spa hotel has excellent facilities. During your stay, why not try the Active Breath-work half day workshop created by Martin McNicholl that will lower stress levels and balance you. Enjoy a luxury view of the mountains and woodlands, with the sandy beaches only a 20 minute drive away.
A wellness focus at Monchique Resort & Spa
High up in the mountains you will find the Sensorial Spa which is inspired by the Portugese Algarve’s natural resources from around the resort. Soak up the beauty of the mountain views and experience pure rejuvenation and relaxation throughout your stay. The facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, indoor swimming pool, hydro pool, 8 treatment rooms, sauna with Himalayan rock salt wall, aroma steam room, aroma cabin, foot bath, themed tropical showers, heated loungers and 2 relaxation rooms. If you’re after a calming treatment during your stay you can expect a range of aromatherapy, deep tissue and invigorating massages using luxury ESPA products as well as Monchique’s own products containing natural, local thermal water.
Food and drink at Monchique Resort & Spa
Available as part of different packages, comes the food options at Monchique Resort. A range of gastronomic treats are on offer in the 2 restaurants on site. A fresh breakfast buffet to a food market and fine dining, this Monique Resort has it all. Healthy options are available within the Wellness Menu's which you'll be automatically given as a Wellbeing Escapes guest. Please note that there are no places to go out and have dinner within walking distance so we encourage our clients to book at least half board. Head to the Mezzanine Bar in the evening for a mocktail and live music.
Activities available at Monchique Resort & Spa
Onsite there are many group activities to get involved with, challenge a friend or family member to a game of Fitball or for a more relaxed afternoon why not join a beginners yoga class or pilates session? For the fitness enthusiasts, there’s core and circuit training available too. If you want to go out and explore your surroundings, why not go for a hike or cycling around the mountain trails. In the nearby areas you can visit by car or foot, the local thermal baths, and quaint village of Monchique, or the beachfront of Lagos.
How to get there and guest information
Monchique Resort & Spa is located in the mountainous woodlands and with views from the highest point of the Algarve. If you like hiking then this is the right spot for you with plenty of trails to follow. The town of Portimao is 15 min drive away with its cobbled street, history and culture of thermal baths and mineral water it’s famous for. The nearest beach is Praia da Rocha which is a 20 minute drive away. If you choose a transfer as part of your package from Faro Airport to the resort is approx 1 hour by car. There are frequent flights to Faro throughout the year and the flight time is approximately 3 hours from London, UK. Everyone is welcome at Monchique Resort & Spa. However the kids club is for kids from 4-12 years of age, subject to request and availability and families with kids are accommodated in a separate block with a swimming pool.Why Wellbeing Escapes?
