The Top 7 Peaks around Silves
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Silves is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 7
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 around Silves for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
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 around Silves for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 16, 2025
Picota Summit and Fire Lookout Tower
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The ascent leads through shady eucalyptus forests.
The view on clear days is fantastic.
From the summit you can see the entire Algarve coast and the Serra de Monchique in a 360° panorama.
The view on clear days is fantastic.
From the summit you can see the entire Algarve coast and the Serra de Monchique in a 360° panorama.
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Fóia Summit
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The hike is very nice. Unfortunately I had to start the way back at km 6.6 because the path leads close to a house and the free-standing, waist-high dog of …
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View from Fóia Summit
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With an elevation of 901 metres (2,959 ft) and a topographic prominence of 739 metres (2,425 ft), Fóia is the highest mountain of Algarve, Portugal. It is part of the …
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Foia Summit and Cyclist Sculpture
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The statue at the Foia Summit depicts Belgian national Remco Evenepoel winning a cycling stage on that very spot during the “Volta ao Algarve 2020”. Evenepoel won the Tour of …
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Cyclist Monument at Fóia
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Tribute monument to cyclists. The winning moment at the end of the climb. This is a very special places for cycling in Portugal. The only other spot to compare is Alto da Torre at Serra da Estrela.
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