Serra de Monchique

#485 among destinations in Portugal

Natural feature, Nature, Natural attraction

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The Serra de Monchique is a chain of mountains in the western part of the Algarve region of Portugal, about 20 km inshore. The chain's highest point is the peak of Fóia, at 902 m. 774 m high Picota is another notable peak. ()

Alternative names: Area: 295.52 mi²Maximum elevation: 2959 ftCoordinates: 37°19'0"N, 8°36'0"W

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Serra de Monchique – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fóia Mountain, Fóia Mountain.

~1110 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fóia Mountain
6 min walk • Fóia Mountain stands as the highest peak of the Monchique Range in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Towering at an impressive altitude of 902 meters above sea level, Fóia is not only the tallest mountain in the Algarve but also offers some of the most...
0.4 miE
Mountain, Park, View point
Fóia Mountain, Monchique
10 min walk • With an elevation of 902 metres and a topographic prominence of 739 metres, Fóia is the highest mountain of Algarve, Portugal. It is part of the Serra de Monchique range and is located at 37.314795°N 8.596244°W / 37.314795; -8.596244 within Monchique parish.

Serra de Monchique

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Serra de Monchique – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fóia Mountain

Fóia Mountain, Monchique