Title: Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique Apartment in Monchique with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34046400/34046336/199512dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34046400/34046336/9851b5bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34046400/34046336/bea95e70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34046400/34046336/307c59cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34046400/34046336/bc0284f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the tranquil charm of Monchique village in this 2 bedroom flat. Stroll along peaceful streets, explore walking trails, and rejuvenate at a natural spring spa just steps away from your accommodation. Visit the local supermarket to soak up the genuine sense of community and take a short walk to enjoy free entry to a large public pool. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Pool - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique 2 bedroom flat in the most peaceful street in the village of Monchique. 25min drive from quieter beaches in the West and busier ones in the South. if you're looking to avoid the Touristy busy-ness, this is a good place for that. Monchique boasts of some amazing walking trails, natural sprint Spa, genuine great produce on the food and drink front and an amazing sense of community. For example, you can go to the big supermarket and chances are, the lady at the checkout will know every other person There’s also a large public pool in a beautiful outdoor space that is free entry 5 minute walk away. there's lots to see and to do ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 807 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91900000/91897400/91897386/07afb30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hobbit Houses Silves - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 66 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=91897386&PinnedHotelID=91897386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33653200/33653183/a99c99fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### In Portugal, in the Algarve, Pretty Villa in Monchique, With Private Pool, MONCHIQUE - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 103 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=33653183&PinnedHotelID=33653183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34270000/34269400/34269303/97636bb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Mia - 2 bed apartment in peaceful street Monchique - Pool - Kitchen - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=34269303&PinnedHotelID=34269303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102520000/102513800/102513774/bf3a3ad5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maison Casaocitrus à Picota, Monchique, Algarve, Portugal monchique - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=102513774&PinnedHotelID=102513774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33576500/33576490/6bb17541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Detached House with private pool and terrace. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 21993 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Casa Sofia 2 Bedroom Apartment Quiet Street Picturesque Rural Casa Sofia 2 Bedroom Quiet Street Picturesque Rural Monchique Casa Sofia 2 Bedroom Apartment Quiet Street Picturesque Rural Casa Sofia 2 Bedroom Quiet Street Picturesque Rural Monchique Casa Sofia 2 Bedroom Quiet Street Picturesque Rural ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.31994%2C-8.55655&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LaZIcegAqfjg1P2-G9UNKQdAyzE=) Monchique, Faro #### What's nearby - Misericordia de Monchique Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Alferce - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Nossa Senhora do Desterro Convent - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Loja do Mel e do Medronho - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Igreja Matriz - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles #### Getting around - Portimao Station - 32 min drive - Portimao (PRM) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Velochique - ‬5 min walk - ‪Grumpy Mamas - ‬4 min walk - ‪O Luar da Fóia - ‬19 min walk - ‪Restaurante 1692 - ‬8 min drive - ‪Cafe Bela Vista - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique located? > Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Misericordia de Monchique Church and Igreja Matriz. Alferce and Nossa Senhora do Desterro Convent are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Sofia - 2 bedroom apartment in quiet street in picturesque rural Monchique Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 4.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicki 8 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved our stay here. Our family of 5 visited in the heat of August and made great use of the local pool and some smaller ones in surrounding villages. We loved wandering through the old passages and stairways, the town is just so full of character! Air conditioning was a godsend on a couple of hot evenings, the beds are comfortable and we all slept really well (although the endless barking of a neighbour's dog was a little irritating ). The kitchen is small and cleverly laid out with a lot stored high and accessed by steps. A cheese grater would have been welcome and pot pourri in the salad bowl was pretty but meant we couldn't actually use it. The kids were thrilled to have TV with Disney channel! There is a laundromat at Intermarché. We would have loved some guidance on waste segregation - we separated our recycling and left it, hoping for the best, but after having checked out I spotted municipal recycling, and even community compost (near the pool, actually!) which we would have gladly used. In all, I can imagine Casa Sofia would be a great place to visit anytime of year and I hope we can visit again some day. ##### Nicki Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne W. 11 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Ferienwohnung in Monchique Sehr netter Empfang und guter Kontakt zum Vermieter. Ferienwohnung war in Ordnung. Bis zum Meer an den Strand sind es ca. 35 min mit dem Auto. ##### Yvonne W. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Janet W. 10 May 2019 #### Spacious modern apartment in a wonderful town This is a spacious apartment in an old, maze-like part of Monchique. The apartment is hard to find, as is parking the first time, but once you figure out the maze, you appreciate Monchique all the more. The neighbors across the street who greet you are wonderful people, and despite their not speaking English, everything is pretty well communicated. We enjoyed Monchique's access to hiking trails (the Via Algarviana runs through Monchique, and the hike up to Foia is worth all the effort, and up to Picota even more so) and its overall character. The apartment is in a lovely quiet part of town (save one dog who may bark until its person comes home). The bed is very comfortable, and the kitchen is simply but adequately equipped. We cooked in successfully. If you want to be in a quiet part of the Algarve, away from the tourists, traffic, and crowds, this is a great choice. ##### Janet W. Stayed 5 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cosanostra C. 22 Jan 2019 #### nice good place, good people! definitely to recommend! ##### Cosanostra C. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan B. 28 Aug 2018 #### excellent rooms, very nice contact If you are looking for a very nice and modern apartment, you should choose this one! english speaking whatsapp-contact is answering all questions regarding our booking, before and while our stay. In Monchique you get the keys from the friendly neighbours. They dont speak english but that wasnt a problem at all. The rooms are modern and very clean with a stunning kitchen I would love to take back to my home ;) The apartment isnt easy to find and we got stuck in the small Monchique streets. Follow the route on the map you get before your stay. Parking is easy around the marked spots, only a minute away from the apartment. ##### Stefan B. 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