Serra de Monchique & Fóia

Green mountain country inland. Fóia is the Algarve's highest point at 902 m, with panoramas down to the sea. Cooler and more wooded.

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Combine it with the Caldas de Monchique thermal spa and the local medronho spirit.

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About 50 hectares of wetland with nearly 200 bird species, including flamingos. An easy boardwalk loop crosses the reserve.

A stunning coastal path of about 6 km from Praia da Marinha to the Alfanzina lighthouse, past coves, cliffs and rock arches.

A headland near Lagos with dramatic rock stacks, grottoes and sea arches. A lighthouse sits on top and steps lead to the water.

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