Monchique and Fóia
Monchique, Portugal
Monchique and Fóia offer a different Algarve, with wooded slopes, whitewashed streets and higher ground replacing the coastal holiday rhythm. Explore the town’s lanes and local craft traditions before heading towards Fóia for the broader landscape. Choose this as a deliberately slower inland day, with time for a meal and stops along the way. Clear weather matters more than a packed schedule, since the mountain setting is central to the experience.