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Where it is and how to visit Boca del Infierno (Cascais)

Viewpoint at the Mouth of Hell in Cascais
Viewpoint at the Mouth of Hell 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.

What to see in Hell's Mouth in Cascais

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.

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 there being a large cave whose upper part eventually sank due to erosion.

Cliffs at the Hellmouth in Cascais
Cliffs at the Hellmouth in Cascais

If during your visit you want to continue enjoying this coastal area of ​​Boca del Infierno, a good option is to eat at the restaurant which is next to the parking lot, from where you have good panoramic views of these coastal landscapes, and where you can taste their numerous fish and seafood specialties.

How to get to the Hellmouth

El natural area of ​​La Boca from Hell is located half an hour drive west of Lisbon.

Photos of the Hellmouth

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

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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