Fóia, Mountain summit in Serra de Monchique, Portugal.

Fóia is the highest mountain of the Algarve, rising to 902 metres with a topographic prominence of 739 metres, in the Serra de Monchique within Monchique parish. A paved road runs right to the summit, which is topped by several telecommunication facilities, including Radar Station Number 1 of the Portuguese Air Force. On a clear day the Atlantic Ocean is visible from the top.

Fóia belongs to the Serra de Monchique range and, at 902 metres, is the highest point in the Algarve and southern Portugal. The sources record no monastery or other historic building on the mountain; its documented structures are modern, namely several transmission installations and a wind farm on the summit area.

The summit is topped by several telecommunication facilities, including Radar Station Number 1 of the Portuguese Air Force, and a wind farm stands on the mountain. On a clear day the Atlantic Ocean is visible from the top. A paved road runs right up to the summit.

You can reach the summit via a roughly 6-kilometer hiking trail from Monchique village or by driving up the paved road to the parking area. Choose based on your fitness level and how much time you have.

The summit houses a Portuguese Air Force radar station that monitors aerial traffic over the southern part of the country. This installation has been an important part of regional infrastructure for decades.