How to get there

By Public Transport

  1. Bus to Portimão: Available from Lisbon, Oporto, or Coimbra via Rede Expressos. (Note: Participants from Oporto or Coimbra usually have a stopover in Lisbon).
  2. Flight: From Lisbon (Cascais) to Portimão via Sevenair.
  3. Train to Portimão: Available from Lisbon, Oporto, or Coimbra via CP. (Note: Change trains in Tunes).
  4. Bus from Portimão to Monchique: Check schedules at Vamus Algarve.
  5. Taxi (Monchique to CRCA):
    • CNTD – Central Nacional de Táxis Lda: +351 282 910 500
    • Táxis Ginjeira Martins Unipessoal Lda: +351 282 913 157
    • Táxis Antral de Monchique: +351 282 912 171
    • Miguel: +351 966 303 971
    • Taxis Silva (Ademar Nunes): +351 967 038 722 / +351 964 541 334

By Carpooling

The KRF has a WhatsApp group for those wishing to share or look for transport and/or accommodations. To register, send a WhatsApp message with the word “Retreat” to +351 910082660 or use the direct link: https://wa.me/message/YFLORRQCT2BSL1.

Please note: Due to its purpose, this is not a private group and phone numbers will be visible to all members.


By Car (Address & GPS)

Address: Covão d’ Águia CCI-460, 8550-261 Monchique

GPS Coordinates: 37°18’05.6″N 8°32’56.6″W (37.301556, -8.549056)

Map: View on Google Maps (Casa de Retiros do Covão da Águia)

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