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The Alto da Fóia starting from Silves — circular route

The Alto da Fóia starting from Silves — circular route

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The Alto da Fóia starting from Silves — circular route

07:31

144km

2,390m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2024

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1.24 km

View of Silves Castle

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Silves was the former capital of the Algarve. During the Moorish period (9th-12th centuries), the city was an important fortress and commercial center. The imposing red brick castle bears witness to this era.

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40.8 km

Bike Café - Germano

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This is a bike café dedicated exclusively to cyclists, in Alte (Loulé). It is a mandatory meeting point for cyclists traveling the roads and paths of the Algarve coast, as well as a stop to rest and sample typical cuisine.

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41.1 km

Parish Church of Alte

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Quiet village, with cobbled streets, fireplaces, springs and the beautiful Queda do Vigário waterfall. In summer, the river beaches of Fonte Pequena and Fonte Grande, which are, in reality, bathing basins on the Alte river, are very pleasant.

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101 km

Foia 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 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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109 km

Monchique Town Center

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Monchique is located in a valley on the slopes of Mount Fóia. It is known for the nearby six hot springs, "Caldas de Monchique," and the panoramic 902-meter-high Fóia Mountain. Here you can enjoy the Algarve in its purest form, whether by road bike, mountain bike, or on foot.

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