At 902m high, the site has the appearance of a chaos of rocks. From the summit (an obelisk), there are extensive views over the bare tops to the north and the wooded heights to the west.

In the hinterland of the Algarve, the Serra Monchique offers summer visitors to the coast the coolness of its wooded heights of eucalyptus, cork oaks, chestnuts and pine trees, as well as beautiful views over the region. The volcanic activity explain..