Portugal

Algarve

Monchique

Picota Fire Lookout Tower

Portugal

Algarve

Monchique

Picota Fire Lookout Tower

Picota Fire Lookout Tower

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 196 out of 204 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Monchique

Location: Monchique, Algarve, Portugal

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Cork Oak Forest of Monchique – Fóia Summit loop from Monchique
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Cork Oak Forest of Monchique – Fóia Summit loop from Monchique
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Expert
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Fóia Summit – Cork Oak Forest of Monchique loop from Monchique
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Tips

Chris
The track is doable, make sure your shoes are decent and the weather is good.
- September 25, 2019
Fabienne
The most beautiful view in Algarve !
- July 28, 2021
Fabs
Moves slightly in the wind and the poles are a bit loose in some places.
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- November 11, 2021

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Location: Monchique, Algarve, Portugal

Best Hikes to Picota Fire Lookout Tower

Intermediate
4.7
(83)
315
Cork Oak Forest of Monchique – Fóia Summit loop from Monchique
03:03
9.45km
400m
Intermediate
4.7
(106)
365
Cork Oak Forest of Monchique – Fóia Summit loop from Monchique
03:05
9.55km
400m
Expert
4.5
(2)
15
Fóia Summit – Cork Oak Forest of Monchique loop from Monchique
05:37
17.6km
720m

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