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Foia Summit

Foia Summit

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Foia Summit

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Location: Monchique, Algarve, Portugal

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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

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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

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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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Rota da Geologia — circular route in Monchique

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Fóia Circuit Trail

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This difficult 6.7-mile (10.8 km) jogging route from Monchique to Fóia offers challenging climbs and panoramic views of the Algarve.

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Elevation 890 m

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