Caldas de Monchique
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Book thermal treatments in advance, especially on weekends. The restaurant 1692 in the thermal complex serves quality Algarve cuisine. The walking path that climbs the slope behind the baths offers panoramic views of the valley.
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Fóia
The highest point in the Algarve, at 902 meters, Foia offers wide panoramas that extend from the Algarve coast to the Monchique mountains and, on clearer days, to Cabo de Sao Vicente and the African coast. It is the top of the Algarve in every sense, an ideal place to appreciate the scale and diversity of the landscape in this region.
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Picota Viewpoint
The second highest point of the Monchique mountains, at 774 meters, the Picota viewpoint offers a grand panoramic view over the Algarve and the mountains. Less visited than Foia, it is surrounded by dense forests of cork oaks and strawberry trees, making the path to the top a total immersion in mountain nature. The solitude and the breadth of the view are the great reward.
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Sítio das Fontes
Riverside municipal park with 18 hectares on the left bank of the Arade River estuary, north of Estombar. The park is fed by natural freshwater springs that emerge from the ground, creating a unique ecosystem. Walking trails, picnic areas with barbecues, and a river beach complete the experience. The flat terrain makes it fully accessible, and the complete circuit takes about 45 minutes on foot. An Algarve without ocean beaches, but with all the freshness.
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Ferragudo
A charming fishing village on the opposite bank of Portimão, Ferragudo maintains its own identity and a relaxed atmosphere that contrasts with the busier neighbor. The cobbled streets, colorful houses, and the central square overlooking the Arade River create a typically Algarve setting. The Castle of São João do Arade dominates the landscape by the estuary.
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