Above Cacilhas, the old centre of Almada is a small grid of low houses, churches and viewpoints that most visitors miss entirely on their way to the ferry. A panoramic lift connects it to the riverside below.
The old town
A handful of quiet streets around the Igreja da Misericórdia and the ruins of the medieval castle, with miradouros looking straight across at Lisbon. It is a ten-minute wander, worth it for the views and the near-total absence of crowds.
Elevador da Boca do Vento
A glass lift drops about 50 metres down the cliff face from the old town to the Jardim do Rio and the start of the Ginjal walk. Free to ride, and a quick way to link the upper town with the river.
Good to know
- Walk up from Cacilhas, or take the lift down from the top and the ferry-side path back
- The lift keeps limited hours — check before relying on it
- The riverside garden at the bottom has a café
- About 20 minutes from our apartment