Serra de Monchique

Monchique Range
Serra de Monchique
View of the Serra de Monchique
Highest point
PeakFóia
Elevation902 m (2,959 ft)
Coordinates37°19′N 8°36′W / 37.317°N 8.600°W / 37.317; -8.600
Dimensions
Length32 km (20 mi) NE/SW
Width7 km (4.3 mi) NW/SE
Geography
Monchique Range is located in Portugal
Monchique Range
Monchique Range
CountryPortugal
RegionAlgarve
Range coordinates37°19′N 8°36′W / 37.317°N 8.600°W / 37.317; -8.600
Geology
OrogenyAlpine
Age of rockLate Cretaceous
Type of rockSyenite, 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.