Rock Climbing in Portugal: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Located on the westernmost portion of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal coastal country with a strong rock climbing tradition. Once you get here, you will certainly see why. There are innumerable opportunities for all kinds of thrilling and scenic climbs.

Head out to one of the numerous natural parks that dots the countryside. Here you will find excellent routes, or you can make your own. With 10 parks all over the country, there is plenty to explore and even more to climb.

If you have the time after your trip, be sure to head out either to Madeira (where there are more rock climbing opportunities as well) or to one of the country’s legendary beaches to enjoy some sun, surf and sand!

Stunning scenery

From the stunning sea cliffs south of Lisbon and along the southern coast to the majestic mountains in the center of the country, there is plenty of amazing scenery to see all of this small yet diverse country. Take a week or two off and come explore as much of it as you can. Head out to a legendarily high-quality beach before you leave too.

Something for everyone

Whether this is you are a first time rock climber or a seasoned pro, Portugal offers something that perfectly suits everyone. Enjoy sport climbing and bouldering in the south or trad climbing and alpine climbing in the north. Take the easy way up to get used to the sport or the long way and challenge yourself to a hard day of climbing.

Magnificent metropolises

Chances are your trip to Portugal will begin with a flight into either Lisbon or Porto. Take a day to two to explore these two lovely coastal cities. Marvel at the mix of old and new architecture that varies from Gothic to Postmodern. Before you leave, be sure to enjoy a bit of the lovely food and wine that the country boasts.

During the summer, Portugal has great weather. The average temperature sits around mid-20s, and occasionally 30ºC. The mountains in the north tend to be cooler than the south, but the south is usually windier. Rain is quite infrequent throughout the country during the summer.

Depending on whether you are visiting the north or south of the country, you will want to fly into the international airports at Lisbon (LIS) or Porto (OPO). From there, the rest of the country is pretty well connected by bus.

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