Brejão
in Monchique of Faro, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.290 and -8.570 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 17' 23" and W -8° 34' 11"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Portuguese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:24 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:14 am and 5:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.417 and 173.267 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mitimiti
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Portugal in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Portugal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Portugal. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Brejão

Brejão in Monchique (Faro) is a town in Portugal about 103 mi (or 166 km) south of Lisbon, the country's capital city.

Current time in Brejão is now 05:24 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports near Brejão, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Portimao Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Portugal is Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon in a distance of 98 mi (or 157 km), North. We discovered 5 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Monchique, Silves, Lagoa, Aljezur and Vila do Bispo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 23%
Air Humidity 87%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

16°C (60 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa

Address
1,3 mi
Lugar De Montinho
8550-232 Monchique
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Villa Termal das Caldas de Monchique Spa Resort

Address
1,0 mi
Caldas de Monchique
8550-232 Monchique
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Monchique Residences

Address
1,3 mi
Lugar Do Montinho
8550 - 2 Monchique
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Central

Address
5,2 mi
Caldas De Monchique
8550232 Monchique
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oceano Atlântico Apartamentos

Address
6,1 mi
Avenida São Lourenço da Barrosa v6
8500-510 Portimao
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Alvormar Apartamentos Turístico

Address
5,9 mi
Rua D. Sancho I, n 9 / 11
8500-013 Faro-Alvor
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Noite de Reis em Monchique - Várias joldas

Published: January 14, 2011
Length: 01:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: refoias

Actuação de vários grupos de cantadores de Janeiras e Reis (joldas de janeireiros), recordando a antiga tradição. Organização da Junta de Freguesia de Monchique, no restauranta Fonte...


Colorful Enduro

Published: March 03, 2014
Length: 27:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: João Mourão

A diferent and colorful edit of a ride in Monchique, Portugal... Amazing place and people! So... this is our Enduro, how is yours? Cheers!


Duke 2 on tour Monchique to Nave Redonda

Published: May 06, 2013
Length: 26:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: googleprinz

217 corners over less than 20 km! Really winding road in the mountains of Alentejo and a paradise for the Duke. The road is embedded in an awesome landscape,...


Rali de Monchique 2014 Super Especial

Published: June 15, 2014
Length: 31:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pedro Arroja

Rali de Monchique 2014 Super Especial.


Longevity wellness and spa resort in the foothills of Monchique.wmv

Published: April 21, 2010
Length: 51:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bart van linden

The first Longevity Medical Spa will be located at the Longevity Wellness Resort and will offer an integrated approach in Preventive Medicine and Ageing Management. The offer includes a...


Rally Casinos Do Algarve 2012 Go Pro

Published: November 17, 2012
Length: 28:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Luis Guerreiro

Rally Casinos Do Algarve 17-11-2012 Monchique.


Encontro de Acordeonistas Monchique 2010 - António Branco

Published: September 13, 2010
Length: 33:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: refoias

XXIII Encontro de Acordeonistas realizado em Monchique em 5-09-2010.


Banho do Vinte Nove - Parte 3 de 3

Published: April 09, 2008
Length: 10:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: refoias

Apresentação fotográfica da comemoração do Banho do Vinte e Nove - costume dos antigos habitantes da Serra de Monchique - uma espécie de romaria que consistia na ida colectiva à praia,...


Cascatas de Monchique - Algarve

Published: June 16, 2014
Length: 12:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mauro Rodrigues

Um percurso fotográfico pelas belíssimas cascatas de Monchique no Algarve. - Cascata do Penedo do Buraco - Cascatas do Chilrão - Cascata do Barbelote ... e ainda Barranco de Pisões Fotografia...


Hardtail bike in Monchique -- 1st time in Dh Foia and Dh Running Dog

Published: November 15, 2013
Length: 34:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Francisco Rodrigues

Excertos das 1ªs descidas em Monchique Dh Foia e Dh Running Dog Bike - Ragley blue pig.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Caldas de Monchique

Caldas de Monchique is a spa town in the Monchique Mountains in the Algarve region of Portugal. It has been famous for its waters, which supposedly have healing properties, since Roman times.

Located at 37.2833, -8.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Portugal, Spa towns in Portugal

Serra de Monchique

The Serra de Monchique (Monchique Mountains) is a chain of mountains in the western part of the Algarve region of Portugal. The chain's highest point is the peak of Fóia, at 902 m. The town of Monchique is located in this area.

Located at 37.3167, -8.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain ranges of Portugal

Fóia (mountain)

With an altitude of 902 metres and a topographic prominence of 739 metres, Fóia is the highest mountain of Algarve, Portugal. It is part of the Serra de Monchique range and is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:37.314795|N|8.596244|W|region:PT|||| |primary |name= }} within Monchique parish. There is a paved road right to the summit which is topped by several telecommunication facilities including the Radar Station N°1 of the Portuguese Air Force.

Located at 37.3148, -8.59624 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Portugal, Parishes of Monchique

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