Photos by viciado

Looking back toward the town of Reguengo de Fetal from the upper portion of the Entrada.

This tower is owned and maintained by a local club in cooperation with the Lisbon city council. It has 12 quick-biner tops. Climbs range from beginner to advanced. Restrooms are available during regular operating hours

João cheats a bit as he thinks the block does not live up to its name on Calhau a Altura (block at the right height)

Contra Tudo e Contra Todos is a nice accessible 7b. The tufas allow for a variety of styles including knee blocks. Carlos took a rest on top of them before moving into this crux moves at the top.

Icarus strolls up Passeio da Manhã (6a+) to catch a bit of the sun. Climber: Carlos Barros

I hate the drink called ovomaltine, but this route is interesting and presents a lot of variety for a 6a+.

"Nameless slab" is a great test piece for 5.10a. This is just for the routes db.

This shot was taken by Rui Pereira in the Capuchos Boudering in the Serra de Sintra Area. We spent the morning in the sun at Guia and headed for the hills to cool off, but I'm still red in the face on this roof.

Guga reaches for the next to last clip on Speedy Gonçales somewhere in the Serra de Arrábida area.

Ricardo has a zen moment just before the crux of his pet project. I just wish there had been time to mess with the manual settings to bring in the sky. Sony Mavica

one of three of crux sequence

Due to the heavy undergrowth, it is sometimes better to just rapell.

Despite January being in the rainy season, there are breaks in the weather that allow for some spectacular winter days of climbing.