Alferce

The Top 6 Peaks around Alferce

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Alferce is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 6 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 Alferce for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Picota Summit and Fire Lookout Tower

Fóia Summit

View from Fóia Summit

Foia Summit and Cyclist Sculpture

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Picota Summit and Fire Lookout Tower
Hiking Highlight
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.
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Fóia Summit
Hiking Highlight
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
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by David Howells
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Foia Summit and Cyclist Sculpture
Cycling Highlight
The statue at the Foia Summit depicts the 2022 World Champion in road cycling Remco Evenepoel (BE) winning a stage on that very spot during the “Volta ao Algarve 2020”. …
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