With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience all that Monchique, 30 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Monchique Thermal Springs, Foia Mountain and Loja do Mel e do Medronho. Sines is another great option. It’s 35 miles away and has tons of intriguing things to do. Sao Torpes Beach, Vasco de Gama Beach and Vasco da Gama Statue are only the start.