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Foia Summit – Cork oak grove in Monchique loop from Monchique

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Portugal

Algarve

Monchique

Foia Summit – Cork oak grove in Monchique loop from Monchique

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Foia Summit – Cork oak grove in Monchique loop from Monchique

06:48

21.4km

880m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Monchique

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193 m

Narrow alleyway in Monchique

Highlight • Settlement

Monchique is a charming, small village with narrow streets, colorful houses, and a traditional Portuguese atmosphere. You'll find local shops, cafés, and restaurants, often clustered around the central square. It's …

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650 m

Cork oak in Monchique

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In the Algarve, especially around Monchique, cork oaks (Quercus suber), a tree species typical of southern Portugal, grow in abundance. These trees are important to the Portuguese economy because their …

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1.36 km

Eucalyptus Forest in Monchique

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Wonderful smell when walking through 👍🥰

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2.79 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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3.35 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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8.06 km

Viewpoint

16.9 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 …

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20.5 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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21.3 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. …

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.22 km

1.53 km

1.25 km

643 m

136 m

105 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

5.80 km

4.27 km

2.75 km

971 m

871 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Foia Summit – Cork oak grove in Monchique loop from Monchique

Narrow alleyway in Monchique

Cork oak in Monchique

Eucalyptus Forest in Monchique

View of the eastern Serra de Monchique

Scenic trail in the Monchique Mountains

Foia Summit

Cork oak grove in Monchique

Monchique Town Center

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