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Climbs 74
Rocktype Basalt
Altitude 21m a.s.l
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Crag features
Casal Pianos is an impressive collection of basalt crags, some of which used to be an old quarry whilst the remainder are natural sea cliffs. There is an array of excellent trad cracklines and the area has been known as the 'Portuguese Indian Creek'!
It is possible to climb here all year-round.
Approach notes
From Sintra, head northwards on the N247 to Terrugem. From here, follow directions to Magoito and then to Tojeira where, you'll get to a roundabout towards Casal Pianos. Drive to the end of the asphalt road (approx. 2km) where it becomes a dirt track. About 50m along the dirt track follow a path across fields to the cliff top. Continue north along the cliff top to access the different sectors. DO NOT continue along the dirt track to access the cliffs through the old quarry entrance as this is now fenced off as private property and may jeopardise access.
Restricted Access
Follow the directions given and avoid the old quarry entrance as this is now fenced off as private property2022 UPDATE - THE NEW OWNER HAS ASKED FOR CLIMBING TO STOP BECAUSE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN USING THE PREVIOUS ACCESS ROUTE THROUGH HIS PROPERTY. HOPEFULLY THE SITUATION WILL BE RESOLVED IN THE NEAR FUTURE BUT BE AWARE THAT YOU MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE AT PRESENT OR ALTERNATIVELY POLITELY ASK PERMISSION FIRST.
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