Monchique Range | |
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Serra de Monchique | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Fóia |
Elevation | 902 m (2,959 ft) |
Coordinates | 37°19′N 8°36′W / 37.317°N 8.600°W |
Dimensions | |
Length | 32 km (20 mi) NE/SW |
Width | 7 km (4.3 mi) NW/SE |
Geography | |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Algarve |
Range coordinates | 37°19′N 8°36′W / 37.317°N 8.600°W |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine |
Rock age | Late Cretaceous |
Rock type(s) | Syenite, slate |
The Serra de Monchique (Monchique Range) is a chain of mountains in the western part of the Algarve region of Portugal, about 20 km inshore. The chain's highest point is the peak of Fóia, at 902 m. 774 m high Picota is another notable peak.