Make a trip to one of the towns nearby Montinho.
All within easy reach, from 5 to 25 car-minutes away.
West of Montinho
Drive to the south and you will find the Benagil.
Only 900 meters from our villa.
Carvoeiro can be found west of Montinho.
It will take you some 10 to 15 minutes to get there by car.
Walking will take you around an hour.
You can reach Ferragudo via the coastal road in 20 car minutes.
It is relatively unspoiled so you can find some authentic fisherman in the little harbour.
Walk up the little streets to the church and you will have a great view on Portimao.
Have a drink or a bite on the town-square.
In Portimao you can find a lot of bars and lounge clubs along the big sandy beaches.
It has also a big marina where you can admire nice sailing yachts.
You can drive here in 20 minutes or go to Ferragudo and take the little ferry
which will take you over the river Arade for E 5,-
Lagos is a nice old town with big marina to stroll around.
Walk to the centre and you will find a market place.
Read more about Lagos
Sagres is the most south-westerly point of Europe.
On a hot day you will always encounter a cool breeze here.
East and north of Montinho
Porches is the next town to the east of Montinho.
It will take you some 10 to 15 minutes to get there by car.
Walking will take you around an hour.
Silves was the former capital of the Algarve. You can visit the old Moorish castle on top of the hill.
when you like strolling down a boulevard drive to the east and you'll find Armaçãu de Pera.
Drive via the A22 and the A2 to Messinas de Baixo. Have a lunch beneath the little river.
Drive in the direction of Spain and you will encounter picturesque Tavira on the way.