Boca do Vento Elevator

The Boca do Vento Elevator is a glass-enclosed transport structure in Almada that connects two different city levels. The structure spans a 50-meter (164 feet) elevation change between the lower garden area and the upper historic district.

This structure opened in 2000 as part of a wider urban development initiative aimed at improving connections between Almada's different elevation zones. It represented a modern engineering solution to a long-standing accessibility challenge in the city.

The name "Boca do Vento" means "Mouth of the Wind" and refers to the location where strong gusts naturally converge. Residents and visitors gather here to enjoy the vantage point overlooking the river and distant skyline.

The elevator operates daily and provides quick access between the two city zones without climbing stairs. Visitors will find the views clearer and more expansive during daylight hours and fair weather conditions.

During the vertical ascent, the changing perspective reveals views that would be hidden from stairs or conventional pathways below. This suspended journey offers an unusual vantage point rarely experienced in everyday urban movement.

Location: Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas

Inception: 1999

GPS coordinates: 38.68472,-9.15889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05