Ribeira das Canas
in Monchique of Faro, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.253 and -8.568 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 15' 11" and W -8° 34' 4"
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: 11:06 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:35 am and 8:26 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: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Delve into Ribeira das Canas

Ribeira das Canas in Monchique (Faro) is a city located in Portugal about 106 mi (or 170 km) south of Lisbon, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ribeira das Canas is now 11:06 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports closer to Ribeira das Canas, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Portimao Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 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 100 mi (or 161 km), North. We saw 5 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, 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: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 39%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 48% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

21°C (71 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

20°C (69 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

21°C (71 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa

Address
2,0 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


Monchique Residences

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

Time Information

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


Villa Termal das Caldas de Monchique Spa Resort

Address
2,3 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


Oceano Atlântico Apartamentos

Address
3,7 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


MORGADO GOLF COUNTRY CLUB

Address
4,3 mi
MORGADO DO REGUENGO
8501 912 PORTIMAO
Portugal

Time Information

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


Central

Address
6,8 mi
Caldas De Monchique
8550232 Monchique
Portugal

Time Information

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


Alvormar Apartamentos Turístico

Address
3,6 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.

Monchique Mountain drive

Published: December 05, 2012
Length: 17:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hip Algarve

Drive up the Mountain of Monchique to admire the beautiful views down below. The mountain itself has its own climate zone and the drive up is easy and divine.


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...


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.


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...


Cruzada de Milagres Monchique - 16 Junho 2007

Published: June 17, 2007
Length: 50:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jovensalgarve

Cruzada de Milagres em Monchique - 16 Junho 2007. Jovens de Portimão.


QRP 7MHz NVIS mobile ops

Published: May 15, 2013
Length: 07:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sapinete

A nice chat on the regular Portuguese 40m band frequency 7070 KHz LSB. Being mobile with only 5 Watts RF output on the 40m band in the morning hours, I guess my signal will mainly be NVIS,...


Algarve - Costa Encantada parte 2

Published: January 16, 2012
Length: 18:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Casas Brancas

Documentário do canal franco-alemão ARTE TV sobre o Algarve. Documentary of the french-german TV channel ARTE TV, about the Algarve.


Algarve Golf - CS Morgado Golf

Published: January 22, 2011
Length: 20:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Just Tee Times

Being one of the longest golf courses in the region Golfe do Morgado course is set amongst valleys, rivers and woodland, interspersed with vine and citrus farming; with views of the Monchique...


Entrevista Monchique Passeios Na Serra

Published: July 23, 2013
Length: 26:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rei Alves

Entrevista de Reinaldo Alves em representação de Monchique Passeios Na Serra ao programa Verão Total nas Caldas de Monchique, dia 10-07-2013.


Caldas de Monchique, Spa Town, Monchique, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Published: December 25, 2012
Length: 08:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pietro Pecco

Caldas de Monchique is a village 6 km south of Monchique in the Algarve, southern Portugal. He was renowned for its thermal waters, known therapeutic since Roman times. In summer there are...


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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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Portugal, Spa towns in Portugal

Senhora do Verde

Senhora do Verde is a small village near Mexilhoeira Grande, Portugal.

Located at 37.2167, -8.58333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Portugal

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