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Nature activities in the municipality of Monchique

Nature activities in the municipality of Monchique: what's coming up and what happened over the past 12 months, gathered by Pá Semana's community agenda.

Upcoming events

Thursday 22 October

  • Astronomy in the Fall
    Free

    Thu, 22 Oct · 21:30

    Astronomy in the Fall

    »» Seiva Returns to Monchique with Initiatives to Promote the Region From October 22 to 24, Monchique will host another edition of the Seiva Program, which brings together various organizations and partners in initiatives dedicated to promoting the region’s environmental, natural, and cultural heritage. Organized by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), the initiative involves the Municipality of Monchique, the Parish Councils of Monchique and Alferce, the Nossa Terra Association, Europe Direct Algarve, the Ciência Viva Centers in Tavira and Lagos, and algar. The program includes activities aimed at school communities from other municipalities, with the goal of raising awareness of Monchique’s natural, historical, and archaeological heritage. On October 22, at 9:30 p.m., next to the Alferce cemetery, the “Astronomy in the Fall” event will also take place, open to the entire community, inviting participants to observe the night sky and learn a little more about the universe.

    Alferce, MonchiqueNature

Past 12 months

  • The Seminar "Controlled Fire in the Algarve"
    Free

    Passed · Fri, 13 Feb 2026

    The Seminar "Controlled Fire in the Algarve"

    On February 12 and 13, starting at 9:30 a.m., the seminar "Controlled Fire in the Algarve" will be held in Caldas de Monchique, with the aim of discussing the history, regulation, and future prospects of the use of controlled fire in the region. The event will feature lectures by experts, debates, and a controlled burn in Foia. Among the topics covered are the role of fire in the Mediterranean environment, the connection between winter fires and pastoralism, current regulations, and the opportunities and challenges for the future of controlled burning in the Algarve. Program: • Day 1: Opening session, lectures, debates, and closing. • Day 2: Burning practice in Foia (weather permitting). Registrations can be made by email: drcnf.algarve@icnf.pt. Participate and contribute to sustainable fire risk management in the region!

    Caldas de Monchique, MonchiqueNature
  • The Seminar "Controlled Fire in the Algarve"
    Free

    Passed · Thu, 12 Feb 2026

    The Seminar "Controlled Fire in the Algarve"

    On February 12 and 13, starting at 9:30 a.m., the seminar "Controlled Fire in the Algarve" will be held in Caldas de Monchique, with the aim of discussing the history, regulation, and future prospects of the use of controlled fire in the region. The event will feature lectures by experts, debates, and a controlled burn in Foia. Among the topics covered are the role of fire in the Mediterranean environment, the connection between winter fires and pastoralism, current regulations, and the opportunities and challenges for the future of controlled burning in the Algarve. Program: • Day 1: Opening session, lectures, debates, and closing. • Day 2: Burning practice in Foia (weather permitting). Registrations can be made by email: drcnf.algarve@icnf.pt. Participate and contribute to sustainable fire risk management in the region!

    Caldas de Monchique, MonchiqueNature