Hidden Gems

A small thermal and green refuge nestled in a valley of the Monchique mountains, where thermal waters of 32 degrees have been bubbling up from the earth since Roman times. The thermal complex and romantic gardens create an atmosphere of timeless tranquility, surrounded by dense forests of eucalyptus and cork oaks. The pure mountain air and the sound of flowing water make this place a balm for escaping the coast.

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.

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.