Portela das Eiras
in Monchique of Faro, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.331 and -8.568 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 19' 51" and W -8° 34' 5"
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: 12:38 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:40 am and 8:22 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Explore Portela das Eiras

Portela das Eiras in Monchique (Faro) is a city in Portugal about 101 mi (or 162 km) south of Lisbon, the country's capital.

Local time in Portela das Eiras is now 12:38 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Portela das Eiras, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Portimao Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 20 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 95 mi (or 153 km), North. We found 5 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, 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: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 35%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 47% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Monday, 29th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

17°C (63 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa

Address
3,7 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
3,3 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
3,6 mi
Lugar Do Montinho
8550 - 2 Monchique
Portugal

Time Information

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


Central

Address
4,3 mi
Caldas De Monchique
8550232 Monchique
Portugal

Time Information

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


Nave Redonda do Cerro Agro Turismo

Address
6,8 mi
Sabóia, Odemira
7665-812 Sabóia
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Moinho do Poucochinho - Coordenadas GPS Rayve_bot's photos around Monchique, Portugal

Published: December 05, 2010
Length: 46:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

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Published: August 05, 2011
Length: 02:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Carlos Pais

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Published: April 10, 2014
Length: 56:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: refoias

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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!


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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,...


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

Rali de Monchique 2014 Super Especial.


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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,...


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.

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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