The Boca do Inferno is an interesting cliff formation close to Cascais, which translates as Hell’s Mouth. The Atlantic Ocean relentlessly smashing on the cliffs has chiseled out a small cave, which subsequently collapsed forming a small bay and natural arch. Hell’s Mouth gets its name from the booming of the ocean waves which crash againstContinue reading “Boca do Inferno”
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Praia do Guincho
On our way to our next destination of Cascais we pass through some incredible, gorgeous rugged beaches so we stop to take a look. This wonderful wilderness of sand and sea is Praia do Guincho. A well known surfers paradise. The road literally runs between the sand dunes and the view is so enticing youContinue reading “Praia do Guincho”
Climbing the ramparts
The next place that we explore in Sintra is the impressive Castelo dos Mouros – Castle of the Moors. (NB the picture below is actually part of the Pena Palace estate, it was a left over from a previous post that I didn’t want to leave out!!) The imposing ruin of the Castle of the MoorsContinue reading “Climbing the ramparts”