This is a nice ride up into the hills to the popular tourist destination of Monchique.
Monchique is about 550m (1700 feet) above sea level. About 8km further is the highest point of the Algarve, Fóia,
which is 902 metres above sea level. Scheduled buses do not go there. Taxis are available at Monchique.

Route 94 Portimão <> Monchique and connections to Alferce and Marmalete

The information has been obtained from printed timetables and other local sources (like taking the bus) and is given in good faith.
Bus service until further notice.
The route / line number may not always be shown on the front of the bus.

Portimão to Monchique fare is €5 each way, paid cash on board. NO contactless!
 The Portimão bus stop is in Avenida Guanaré, about 1 mile (1.6km) from the cruise ship dock., mostly along the riverbank.
Minibuses meet the cruise ships if that's too far to walk.

Operated by VAMUS

Daily – bus runs every day including Sundays and Holidays
MFO – runs Mondays to Fridays only, except holidays
SCH - bus runs on schooldays only

* other buses Monchique <> Nave see route 92 below
The starting point in Portimão is on the Avenida Guanaré, by the river, about 100 metres from Largo do Dique.
 The nearest stop to the railway station is the one called 'Cardosas', about 650 metres from the station, 6 or 7 minutes walk. Map.
You may also use this Google Map link to find the stop, kindly provided by Raaya - click here
Buses also stop near the Portimão Municipal market in Rua Eng. Amaro da Costa, 3 or 4 minutes after / before Avenida Guanaré.
It is correct that there are no buses from Monchique to Portimão between 1230 and 1830 at weekends and on holidays.

Monchique <> Marmalete Route 92

WEEKDAYS ONLY, NO BUSES AT WEEKENDS OR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Monchique to Marmalete at 1200 weekdays, also at 1815 weekdays but only during school holidays, 1915 only on schooldays

From Marmalete to Monchique at 0655 on schooldays, 0725 weekdays but only during school holidays, at 1350 all weekdays

Journey time Marmalete <> Monchique is 35 minutes. Buses also stop in Nave (7 minutes after / before Monchique) and Casais.

Monchique <> Alferce Route 19

WEEKDAYS ONLY, NO BUSES AT WEEKENDS OR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Monchique to Alferce at 0845 and 1150. Alferce to Monchique at 0905 and 1210.

Journey time 15 minutes

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