Hell's Mouth, where it is and what to visit in Cascais

In order to plan your tourist tour of the surroundings of Lisbon You may have heard of the Mouth of Hell, since it is one of the most visited corners by tourists in this area close to Estoril.

I will tell you that the Mouth of Hell It's a peculiar paraje natural Located on the Atlantic coast, very close to Cascais, which you reach by the road that connects this town with a long tradition as the residence of European monarchies, with the most famous beach in this area of ​​Portugal, Guincho.

A car park and numerous stalls remembrances, next to a restaurant, will allow you to identify where the Mouth of Hell.

As you go down a short path towards the coast, on the right you can see a large hole in the rock where, on days when the sea is rough, the large waves hit the rock walls causing a huge white foam.

This is what a visit to Hell's Mouth is like in Cascais

At the end of the path you reach a gazebo Located on top of a cliff, where at dusk you can enjoy beautiful sunsets.

From this viewpoint you can see the large gap that opens in the rocky cliff, where the waves enter towards the Mouth of Hell.

And if you look closely, it is easy to understand the theory that, in reality, this place is the result of a large cave whose upper part eventually collapsed due to erosion.

If you want to continue enjoying this during your visit Hell's Mouth coastal area, a good option is to eat at the restaurant which is next to the parking lot.

In addition to tasting various and delicious fish and seafood specialties, from its terrace you have good panoramic views of these coastal landscapes of the mouth of the river. tagus river.

Map: where is and how to get to the Hell's Mouth

El natural area of ​​La Boca from Hell is located half an hour drive west of Lisbon, once you have passed the town of Cascais in the direction of Guincho beach.

Photos of the Hellmouth

Here you have more photos of the natural area of ​​the Boca del Infierno in Cascais.