scenic viewpoint
Fóia (Serra de Monchique)
The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
7 km · about 10 min drive
Faro, Portugal · Europe
Marmelete works well as a base: 20 minutes from Monchique, 25km from Ponta da Piedade.
Marmelete is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 1,087, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Marmelete sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marmelete to your route.
Marmelete is a village and a freguesia (parish) in the concelho (municipality) of Monchique (Algarve, Portugal). The population in 2011 was 787, in an area of 139.91 km².
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Marmelete is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3101 latitude, -8.6681 longitude.
Marmelete has a population of approximately 1,087 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
7 km · about 10 min drive
racetrack
Roller-coaster Portuguese circuit with dramatic elevation changes
10 km · about 20 min drive
beach
A river-meets-sea beach on the wild west coast, beloved by surfers and the Vicentine trail.
19 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.
24 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular headland of golden sandstone arches, grottoes, and sea stacks rising from turquoise waters near Lagos.
25 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A small, secluded Algarve cove reached by a steep wooden staircase, nestled between ochre cliffs and azure waters.
26 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
33 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A cathedral-like sea cave with a massive natural skylight opening in its domed ceiling, accessible only by water along the Algarve coast.
33 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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