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Moncarapacho Algarve - a rural retreat but with easy access to the beaches and the Eastern AlgarveMoncarapacho Algarve PortugalMoncarapacho is a small country village in the eastern Algarve not far from Faro. It is set in beautiful countryside which is home to growers of oranges, lemons and figs, and the area is also a big producer of flowers. The village itself is situated 8km northeast of Olhao and about 10km east of Estoi.Being in the less commercialised Eastern Algarve, the area is quite quiet. Being a rural village, Moncarapacho is certainly not overrun by holidaymakers, although it is becoming a more popular destination along with a few of its neighbouring villages. The real attraction of the village is its relaxed and friendly atmosphere and its unhurried pace of life. The village offers the basics, such as supermarkets, banks, a post office, restaurants and bars and also a weekly market. You can also find traditional crafts here such as leatherwork for horses and the manufacture of ceramics, a good ceramics shop being found on the outskirts of the village. Located where it is, within a 20-minute drive of Faro airport and only 3km from the IP1 motorway, Moncarapacho makes the rest of the Algarve easily accessible, if you have hired a car (which is definitely recommended). Accommodation in Moncarapacho AlgarveThere are a small number hotels in the area near Moncarapacho.Colina Verde Hotel and Golf  The Colina Verde Hotel is an aparthotel comprising of 31 apartments and a wide range of facilities a health club and gym, a Sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish Bath. It also has its own a 9 hole executive golf course. By executive, this means a par-3 course (presumably because executives are too stressed to manage a full 18-holes). The resort is located near Moncarapacho, being about 3km east of it and 3km north of the coastal village of Fuzeta. It is rated well by visitors, so worth considering for your holiday. Click on this link for more information, rates and availabilty for the Hotel Colina Verde. Hotel Vila Monte The Hotel Vila Monte (formerly known as the Hotel Adolfo Da Quinta) is located near Moncarapacho, being a couple of kilometres north-west and about 10km from the coast. It has 49-guest rooms and a wide range of facilities. Click on this link for more information, rates and availabilty for the Hotel Vila Monte. Alternatively, there are a number of villas to rent in the area, particularly in the Vista Elite development of luxury properties. Vista Elite is located in between Olhao and Moncarapacho. Click on Moncarapacho villa to rent page to see what is available. Things to do in and near Moncarapacho AlgarveThere’s not a huge amount to do in Moncarapacho, although the small chapel, Santo Cristo is worth visiting along with the small museum next to it that has items dating to pre-roman times, with some harking back to the stone age.Over a long weekend at the beginning of August each year, Moncarapacho has a huge agricultural market, with local cuisine on offer with plenty of music and dancing. It attracts people from a large surrounding area. Each February, Moncarapaho holds its annual carnival, and while not as big and grand as some, seem to bring the whole village out in support. It’s a colourful event with townsfolk dressing up in costumes and floats pulled by tractors. If you are around at this time of year it’s well worth attending. The nearest beach to Moncarapacho is the Ihla da Fuzeta beach, which is 8 km away. It can be reached by a 5-minute ferry ride, which runs frequently from Fuzeta. A little further east along the coast is Pedras del Rei where a narrow-gauge train takes you to the beautiful Barril beach. If you are staying in Moncarapacho, then no doubt you will have hired a car. This makes visiting some of the great towns of the Eastern Algarve, such as Olhao, Tavira and Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Of course, the more popular resorts of the Central Algarve are also easily accessible. The Eastern Algarve is becoming an increasingly popular destination for golfers. The nearest golf courses to Moncarapacho are Quinta de Cima golf course and Quinta da Ria golf course. For more details of golf in the area, click on our Eastern Algarve Golf Holidays page. Golf courses to the west of Faro, which are easily accessible, include the four golf courses within the Quinta do Lago estate and the two Vale do Lobo golf courses Restaurants in Moncarapacho AlgarveColibri RestaurantColibri is one of the most popular local restaurants. It serves a good steak on a stone and kebabs are specialities. It can get busy, so it is advisable to book in advance. Colibri Restaurant Rua Prior Simas, 14 8700 Moncarapacho Algarve Portugal Contact Tel: 298 792 407 A Caravela Restaurant A Caravela is a pleasant restaurant with a welcoming interior and good service. If the weather is good, take a table on the terrace. The style of food is a mix of Italian and international cuisine. A Caravela Restaurant Rua Maria Purificação Palermo 8700 Moncarapacho Algarve Portugal Contact Tel: 289 792 373 Adolfo Da Quinta Restaurant This restaurant is part of the Vila Monte Resort (which was formerly called Adolfo Da Quinta).The restaurant is upmarket and serves high quality International and seafood dishes from local produce. It is open to non-residents for lunch and dinner everyday. Credit Cards are accepted. Adolfo Da Quinta Sitio das Calcas 8700-069 Moncarapacho Algarve Portugal Contact Tel: 289 790 790 Return from Moncarapacho Algarve page to Eastern Algarve
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