Convento de Nossa Senhora do Desterro : Portugal, Caminho do Convento, Monchique, Portugal

Interesting place to see and check out at the top of the hill on the outskirts of the city. The monastery is half lived in by a local and is falling apart and slowly being reclaimed by nature. On the way up you do get some nice views of the city.

Beautiful views! There is a local man who lives there, who invites you in and shows you the ruins of the chapel inside. He speaks Portugees and sells fruits and aroma’s. Very friendly! …

This was honestly a slightly surreal experience. We came down from the mountains, and were approached by a middle-aged gentleman who offered to open the monastery for us and show us around. He did not speak any English, but another tourist …