The Top 8 Caves in Lisbon
Looking to visit a cave in Lisbon on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Lisbon’s 8
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: December 11, 2025
Boca do Inferno (Hell’s Mouth) Rock Arch
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The Boca do Inferno (hell's mouth) is a submerged by the sea steep coast on the Atlantic Ocean. It is located about two kilometers west of Cascais and can be reached on foot or by city bus.
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Virgin Grotto
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The initiation well at Quinta da Regaleira leads you down a spiral staircase deep into the earth, feeling like the entrance to another world. Among damp walls, symbolic details, and …
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Waterfall Lake
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The waterfall pool resembles a small natural basin, into which the water flows in gentle cascades – perfect for a short break while enjoying the interplay of water and rock. …
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Caves of Vale da Calada
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Necropolis caves of Vale da Calada:
"The small village of Olelas, twenty or so kilometers from Lisbon, to the Northwest, and about 800m east of the Sabugo station, on the …
"The small village of Olelas, twenty or so kilometers from Lisbon, to the Northwest, and about 800m east of the Sabugo station, on the …
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Cliffside Stone Dwellings
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A well hidden place.
Not hard to find and reach.
Sadly no way through to the near beach anymore.
Please keep clean and safe
Not hard to find and reach.
Sadly no way through to the near beach anymore.
Please keep clean and safe
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Cova de Frei Honório
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The Cova do Frei Honório is a small grotto located within the grounds of the Capuchos Convent, in the Serra de Sintra region of the parish of Colares. This place …
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Fontainhas Cave
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Access is via a solid staircase.
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Olelas Caves Trail
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Access trail to the famous caves of Olelas, it is a first "path" almost impossible to do with a bike due to the density of the flora, mainly thornbushes and …
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