Fóia, Mountain summit in Serra de Monchique, Portugal.
The Fóia peak rises to 902 meters above sea level, making it the highest elevation point in the Algarve region of southern Portugal.
The mountain area contains the remains of Nossa Senhora do Restelo Monastery from 1632, representing early religious settlements in the region.
Local hiking communities maintain multiple marked trails connecting Monchique village to the summit through paths used by generations of Portuguese shepherds.
Visitors can reach the summit either by following a 6-kilometer hiking trail from Monchique or by taking the paved road leading to the parking area.
The summit houses Radar Station Number 1 of the Portuguese Air Force, which monitors aerial traffic across the southern portion of the country.
Elevation above the sea: 902 m
Website: http://valentim.org/cume/45730
GPS coordinates: 37.31560,-8.59644
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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