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Fóia agricultural terraces
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by 26 explorers out of 27
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Location: Monchique, Algarve, Portugal
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November 6, 2025
Hiking
These terraces, shaped over centuries, are veritable agricultural staircases, a patient work that transformed the mountain range and remains today as a living testament to the harmony between man and the mountain.
•April 2, 2023
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Best Hikes to Fóia agricultural terraces
4.6
(12)
40
hikers
16.3km
04:47
460m
460m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
(27)
156
hikers
22.0km
06:48
810m
810m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(28)
142
hikers
21.4km
06:48
880m
880m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Location: Monchique, Algarve, Portugal