Cork Oak Forest in Monchique – Eucalyptus Forest in Monchique loop from Marmelete

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Portugal

Algarve

Marmelete

Cork Oak Forest in Monchique – Eucalyptus Forest in Monchique loop from Marmelete

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hikers

Cork Oak Forest in Monchique – Eucalyptus Forest in Monchique loop from Marmelete

01:41

5.62km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

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Monchique

Waypoints

Start point

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598 m

Monchique Trails signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

nice signpost

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Cork Oak Forest in Monchique

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Cork oaks are a symbolic tree of the Algarve, with the entire coast and interior occupied by the tree. On this trail, which starts from Marmelete, there are several cork …

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Eucalyptus Forest in Monchique

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Eucalyptus trees - which are native to Australia, it is worth mentioning - dominate much of Portugal's landscapes. Even though they are invasive species, they create beautiful landscapes, like this site.

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5.62 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

781 m

612 m

244 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

616 m

612 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 30 October

26°C

12°C

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Comments

March 29, 2025,Wanderweg Marmelete (PR6 MCQ)

Surprise: a hike through eucalyptus forest and, in part, cork oak forest. Recommended, even if there aren't any outstanding viewpoints. The elevation gain can be strenuous, depending on the heat. I was lucky, it was only 23 degrees Celsius at the end of March.

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