A guide to Portugal covering a superb looking selection of inland crags, seacliffs and bouldering venues. Fourty-six different areas are covered from the north to the south and most routes are bolted though there are some trad climbs (look out for the HVS grade!). While much of the climbing is in the typical regular sport climber's 6c and above grades, there is sufficient for the trad climbing brit on holiday to tackle too.
This is the second edition of the guidebook that brought to light a compilation of most of the up to now 'hidden' Portuguese rock climbing potential; a big update of what has been written and further developed in the last ten years. From the western tip of Europe comes an extensive list of climbs to be enjoyed along 832km of beautiful Atlantic coastline and 200km of inland, charming landscapes.
With a history of climbing developments which dates back to the late '50s, Portugal's hundreds of lines have been kept out of the spotlight - mostly enjoyed by the lucky locals and the occasional visitor - but are by no means of less quality than neighbouring Spain or other continental venues. Instead, these varied, quiet and isolated, considering the small territory and peripheral situation, are a true gem. More than enough arguments for a climbing trip, regardless if you're flying for a brief visit, longer stay or a road journey.
From infinite granite chaos, domes and walls in the north, to central limestone crags, random basalt splitters, quartzite, the renowned Sintra's bouldering, coastal routes around the capital and down south... there is space for everyone, whether you are seeking remote trad adventures, boulders, deep water soloing or hard sport sends. Complemented with culture, gastronomy, ease of travelling, other water sports or - for the more fanatic - on its own, Portugal is with no doubt one of the ultimate European climbing destinations.
Illustrated with a mixture of photo and drawn topos and with plenty of good action shots.
In English.
By Carlos Simes.
Crag cover, 21cm x 15 cm, 510 pages.
Second edition, published 2026 by Versante Sud.
ISBN: 978-88-55471-916.