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Monchique Holy Spring – Rheumatic Spring loop from GR13 Via Algarviana

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Monchique Holy Spring – Rheumatic Spring loop from GR13 Via Algarviana

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Monchique Holy Spring – Rheumatic Spring loop from GR13 Via Algarviana

01:44

5.72km

180m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Monchique

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1.15 km

View of the Monchique Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.57 km

Monchique Holy Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.57 km

Rheumatic Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.58 km

Fonte Férrea Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

3.58 km

Fonte Santa Thermal Baths

Highlight • Natural Monument

Inside the cabins there are three baths, two with cold and one with slightly warm water, where you can take a quick bath (we did, just perfect after a walk …

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3.77 km

Santa Waterfall

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4.41 km

Riverfront picnic area in Monchique

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4 Picnic Tables are placed along the river. With trees giving shadow it's a perfect spot for a small or even longer break. There are also some fire pits, bit …

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5.72 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

655 m

448 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

1.13 km

754 m

655 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Monchique Holy Spring – Rheumatic Spring loop from GR13 Via Algarviana

View of the Monchique Mountains

Monchique Holy Spring

Rheumatic Spring

Fonte Férrea Ruins

Fonte Santa Thermal Baths

Santa Waterfall

Riverfront picnic area in Monchique

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