Cascais & Boca do Inferno
Cascais · Boca do Inferno
A seaside town west of Lisbon with beaches, a fishing harbour and an old town, plus the sea cliffs of Boca do Inferno ("Mouth of Hell") just outside, where waves crash against the rock.
Cascais began as a fishing village, but after the royal family began spending summers here in the late 19th century, it grew into an aristocratic seaside resort. The town has several small beaches (Praia da Rainha is the most photogenic), a fishing harbour, a castle fortress and a museum quarter, and a seafront promenade leads all the way to Estoril. About 2 km west of town, Boca do Inferno is a sea arch and caves carved out by the waves; in rough weather, spray shoots up through the cavern. Entry is free. Getting there: take the coastal train from Lisbon's Cais do Sodré station to Cascais, about 40 minutes, with great scenery along the way. You can also link it up with Cabo da Roca by taking bus 403.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Guincho Beach
- Peninha Sanctuary
- Convent of the Capuchos
- Cruz Alta (Pena Park)
- Chalet of the Countess of Edla
- Monserrate Palace
- Biester Palace
- Castle of the Moors