The Serra de Monchique is situated on the extreme southwest of Portugal in the northwest of the Algarve reaching 902 metres at Fóia, its highest point. Due to its geographical location within close proximity to the Atlantic and the heat of the North African sun, it has a subtropical maritime mountain climate.
The geology, which is of volcanic origin, is made up of two distinct formations. Schist up to 300-400 m and sienite up to 902 m, from which Foiaite a type of granite with specific characteristics can be extracted. Water springs from Caldas de Monchique in the Serra, the therapeutic qualities of which have long been appreciated since Roman times.
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Discover the Serra de Monchique
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The highest elevation in southern Portugal between the Algarve and the Alentejo (the province north of the Algarve). |
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You are invited on a virtual tour through this unique landscape.
Simply click below to discover some of the serra's hidden treasures. |
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