Coastal Wonders: Arrábida, Sintra & the Algarve
Boca do Inferno
Dramatic sea cave west of Cascais where Atlantic waves thunder through limestone cliffs — a natural spectacle.
One of the Estoril Coast's most dramatic natural spectacles, Boca do Inferno — 'Mouth of Hell' — is a sea cave and cliff archway carved by the Atlantic into the limestone rocks just west of Cascais. When waves surge through the narrow chasm, the roar and spray fully justify the evocative name.
The site gained literary fame when the occultist Aleister Crowley staged his own fake disappearance here in 1930, leaving behind a dramatic note — a story that adds a layer of mystery to an already compelling spot. A short coastal path leads from Cascais, making it an ideal photo stop on any itinerary.
Sesimbra
Charming Setúbal fishing village with a Moorish castle, pristine beach, and superb seafood.
Arrabída Natural park
Sintra
UNESCO fairy-tale royal town with Pena Palace and mystical gardens in the Serra hills.
Park and National Palace of Pena
The sacred jewel that crowns the Serra de Sintra.
Cascais
Cabo da Roca
Boca do Inferno
Dramatic sea cave west of Cascais where Atlantic waves thunder through limestone cliffs — a natural spectacle.
Lagos
Historic Algarve town with Age-of-Discovery heritage and the iconic Ponta da Piedade sea cliffs.