Serra de Monchique - Fóia

From Monchique a picturesque little road winds its way for 6km/4mi up to the highest peak of the Serra de Monchique, the Fóia (902m/295ft), passing decorated houses and several cafes on the way. Gradually the vegetation becomes more sparse, and after taking a bend the visitor suddenly finds himself looking north into Alentejo. On arriving at the peak the scenery will be found to be inhospitable; Portuguese Telecom have installed a forest of masts here. There is a cafe and a souvenir shop.