Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Monchique

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122 m

Fóia Summit

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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 …

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3.80 km

Ancient Chestnut Trees of Monchique

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Some chestnut trees in Monchique are hundreds of years old, with enormous trunks and a majestic appearance. They are often living testaments to the region's traditional agricultural landscape.

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6.78 km

Monchique lies between the peaks of Fóia and Picota. It's a charming hillside town with steep cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses and is a perfect base for visiting the springs and exploring the mountains.

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7.67 km

Cork oak grove in Monchique

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The cork oak in Portugal was voted Tree of the Year in 2018. It is a true Portuguese cultural identity and gives the forest workers jobs and salaries every year.

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8.22 km

Eucalyptus Forest in Monchique

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Wonderful smell when walking through 👍🥰

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9.65 km

View of the eastern Serra de Monchique

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After we have passed the cork oak forests above Monchique, we again enjoy a wonderful view over the Serra de Monchique.

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9.85 km

View of the northern Algarve from Monchique

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Very good prospects after a little effort

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10.2 km

Scenic trail in the Monchique Mountains

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This path offers us beautiful views over the extensive landscape of the Monchique mountains.

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

3.12 km

2.42 km

1.44 km

354 m

189 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

2.34 km

2.25 km

2.02 km

1.52 km

376 m

207 m

Elevation

Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 31 December

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