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Fóia Summit

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Fóia Summit

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Fóia Summit

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Monchique

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Location: Monchique, Algarve, Portugal

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1. View from Fóia Summit – Cork oak grove in Monchique loop from Monchique

11.5km

03:49

550m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View from Fóia Summit – Cork oak grove in Monchique loop from Monchique

11.4km

03:47

550m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View from Fóia Summit – Cork Oaks loop from Portela das Eiras

11.5km

03:46

540m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bryan | Exploro Ergo Sum

November 6, 2025

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 and, on clear days, the view reaches the Atlantic. Up here, the wind blows freely and the view is simply unforgettable.

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Andreas

January 23, 2024

From above you have a spectacular view of the sea. You can start the climb to Fóia (PR 3) Monchique – Fóia at the summit and then walk downhill. Or you start in the village of Monchique and walk back and forth. One route is around 6.5 km long and takes 2 hours, depending on your fitness level.

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David Howells

February 14, 2021

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 Serra de Monchique range and is located within Monchique parish.

There is a paved road right to the summit which is topped by several telecommunication facilities including the Radar Station Number 1 of the Portuguese Air Force. On a clear day the Atlantic Ocean is visible.

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Elevation 870 m

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1. View from Fóia Summit – Cork oak grove in Monchique loop from Monchique

2. View from Fóia Summit – Cork oak grove in Monchique loop from Monchique

3. View from Fóia Summit – Cork Oaks loop from Portela das Eiras

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