The Top 10 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 10
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: October 2, 2025
The Initiation Well of the Quinta de Regaleira in Sintra, Portugal, is a place full of mysticism and mystery. This structure, also known as the Well of Enigmas, is one …
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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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The Quinta da Regaleira is a mansion located on the outskirts of the historic center of the city of Sintra, Portugal. It is part of the Sintra Cultural Landscape, included …
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The Quinta da Regaleira is full of symbolism in its gardens and buildings. One of the most enigmatic places is the Labyrinth Grotto, next to the lake. It is believed …
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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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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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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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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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Lago da Cascada is a mystical green lake. It can be admired and explored from every angle. Whether from the bridge, from above, or from the grotto... every view reveals a new side of the lake and its waterfall.
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Access is via a solid staircase.
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