Boca do Inferno
Boca do Inferno is a chasm located in the seaside cliffs close to the Portuguese city of Cascais, in the District of Lisbon. The seawater has access to the deep bottom of the chasm and vigorously strikes its rocky walls, making it a popular tourist attraction.Places of Interest
Highlights include Forte Novo and Casa de Santa Maria.
Casa de Santa Maria
Museum
Photo: Johann Dréo, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Casa de Santa Maria was once a luxurious private residence in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal. It was acquired by the Cascais Municipality in October 2004 and is now a museum. It blends several different architectural styles and influences.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cascais and Galiza.
Cascais
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Cascais is a beach town in Greater Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal, at the end of the mouth of the River Tagus as it meets the ocean, with spectacular beaches to be found on its Atlantic shorelines.
Galiza
Village
Photo: Rúdisicyon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Galiza is a village, which is situated 4½ km northeast of Boca do Inferno.
Areia
Neighborhood
Photo: Roundtheworld, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Areia is a neighborhood, which is situated 4½ km northwest of Boca do Inferno.
Boca do Inferno
- Type: Cove
- Category: body of water
- Location: Lisbon District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
38.68972° or 38° 41′ 23″ northLongitude
-9.42909° or 9° 25′ 45″ westOpen location code
8CCGMHQC+V9GeoNames ID
2572265
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