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Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
TV
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 675 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Monchique, Faro
  • Alferce
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Monchique Thermal Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Foia Mountain
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Portimao (PRM)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Monchique

Located in Monchique, this apartment is in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Misericordia de Monchique Church and Igreja Matriz. .This apartment is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Algarve International Autodrome Raceway and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Alferce.
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What's nearby

  • Alferce - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Loja do Mel e do Medronho - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monchique Thermal Springs - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Foia Mountain - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Algarve International Autodrome Raceway - 29 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 32 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velochique - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante A Charrete - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Luar da Fóia - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Barnita - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique

2 bedroom flat in the most peaceful street in the village of Monchique. 25min drive from quieter beaches in the West and busier ones in the South. if you're looking to avoid the Touristy busy-ness, this is a good place for that. Monchique boasts of some amazing walking trails, natural sprint Spa, genuine great produce on the food and drink front and an amazing sense of community. For example, you can go to the big supermarket and chances are, the lady at the checkout will know every other person There’s also a large public pool in a beautiful outdoor space that is free entry 5 minute walk away. there's lots to see and to do
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free apartment features ecotours nearby and cave exploring nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Alexis

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 21993

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Casa Sofia 2 Bedroom Apartment Quiet Street Picturesque Rural
Casa Sofia 2 Bedroom Quiet Street Picturesque Rural Monchique
Casa Sofia 2 Bedroom Apartment Quiet Street Picturesque Rural
Casa Sofia 2 Bedroom Quiet Street Picturesque Rural Monchique
Casa Sofia 2 Bedroom Quiet Street Picturesque Rural

Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Our family of 5 visited in the heat of August and made great use of the local pool and some smaller ones in surrounding villages. We loved wandering through the old passages and stairways, the town is just so full of character! Air conditioning was a godsend on a couple of hot evenings, the beds are comfortable and we all slept really well (although the endless barking of a neighbour's dog was a little irritating ). The kitchen is small and cleverly laid out with a lot stored high and accessed by steps. A cheese grater would have been welcome and pot pourri in the salad bowl was pretty but meant we couldn't actually use it. The kids were thrilled to have TV with Disney channel! There is a laundromat at Intermarché. We would have loved some guidance on waste segregation - we separated our recycling and left it, hoping for the best, but after having checked out I spotted municipal recycling, and even community compost (near the pool, actually!) which we would have gladly used. In all, I can imagine Casa Sofia would be a great place to visit anytime of year and I hope we can visit again some day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet W.

Spacious modern apartment in a wonderful town

This is a spacious apartment in an old, maze-like part of Monchique. The apartment is hard to find, as is parking the first time, but once you figure out the maze, you appreciate Monchique all the more. The neighbors across the street who greet you are wonderful people, and despite their not speaking English, everything is pretty well communicated. We enjoyed Monchique's access to hiking trails (the Via Algarviana runs through Monchique, and the hike up to Foia is worth all the effort, and up to Picota even more so) and its overall character. The apartment is in a lovely quiet part of town (save one dog who may bark until its person comes home). The bed is very comfortable, and the kitchen is simply but adequately equipped. We cooked in successfully. If you want to be in a quiet part of the Algarve, away from the tourists, traffic, and crowds, this is a great choice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ferienwohnung in Monchique

Sehr netter Empfang und guter Kontakt zum Vermieter. Ferienwohnung war in Ordnung. Bis zum Meer an den Strand sind es ca. 35 min mit dem Auto.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cosanostra C.

nice

good place, good people! definitely to recommend!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefan B.

excellent rooms, very nice contact

If you are looking for a very nice and modern apartment, you should choose this one! english speaking whatsapp-contact is answering all questions regarding our booking, before and while our stay. In Monchique you get the keys from the friendly neighbours. They dont speak english but that wasnt a problem at all. The rooms are modern and very clean with a stunning kitchen I would love to take back to my home ;) The apartment isnt easy to find and we got stuck in the small Monchique streets. Follow the route on the map you get before your stay. Parking is easy around the marked spots, only a minute away from the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018