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Monchique ((:mõˈʃik(ɨ))) is a municipality of southern Portugal, in Faro District (province of Algarve).〔Detail Regional Map, Algarve- Southern Portugal, ISBN 3-8297-6235-6〕 The population in 2011 was 6,045,〔(Instituto Nacional de Estatística )〕 in an area of 395.30 km².〔(Direção-Geral do Território )〕 The Municipality of Monchique is situated in the Serra de Monchique and together with the town of Monchique is a popular tourist destination. Attractions include a historic town centre, spectacular views from the two peaks of Foia and Picota, hiking, bird watching and biking. There are hot sulfur springs, with baths and Health spas 4 m. south in 'Caldas de Monchique' (Spring of Monchique). Eucalyptus, cork oak, oranges, lemons, honey, olive oil, chestnuts, scissor chairs made from chestnut wood, black pork and black pork ham and sausages are the chief products. There are several small industries producing typical tourist artifacts that are sold in local shops, and medronho, a local brew made from distilled medronho berries (Arbutus/Strawberry Tree), is produced. ==Parishes== Administratively, the municipality is divided into 3 civil parishes (''freguesias''): * Alferce * Marmelete * Monchique 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Monchique」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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