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The Top 20 Peaks in Portugal

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Portugal is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Portugal for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: November 23, 2025

Pico Ruivo Summit

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Madeira's highest mountain. It is very windy up here, but a great panorama if there are no clouds.

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Pico do Arieiro

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If you want to have the mountain on your own, you have the unique chance of being high up at sunrise without having to run with a flashlight in the …

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Stone Staircase to Pico do Arieiro

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Nice tour with great moments again and again 🤩

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Pico Mountain Summit

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Great view!
Good condition necessary for the ascent.
Descent extremely impassable.

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Fóia Summit

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At the top of the Monchique mountain range rises Foia, the highest point in the Algarve, at 902 meters altitude. Its antennas mark the summit where the sky seems closest …

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Pico Vermelho Viewpoint

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And again a beautiful view of the cliffs and the sea.

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Picota Summit

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Picota, at 774 meters, is the second highest point in the Algarve and one of the most breathtaking.

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Pico Ruivo do Paúl da Serra

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Easy summit climb, great views to Sao Vicente (if it does not fog ;-)

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Pico Grande Summit

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A little skill is required for the final ascent, because you have to climb up a short passage free. It did not seem completely harmless to me. A little further …

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Pico das Pedras Brancas

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Small summit tour from the parking lot with great views as a small additional loop to the normal tour to the Morro do Furtado

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