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Bryan | Exploro Ergo Sum
November 6, 2025
Hiking
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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•Matilde Maini
January 29, 2024
Road cycling
Alto da Fóia, at 902m above sea level, is the highest point in the Algarve. It is part of the Serra de Monchique massif. On a clear day, the Atlantic Ocean is visible from the summit.
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•Andreas
January 23, 2024
Hiking
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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