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Baia Terror

Baía do Terror, as the name suggests, is an intimidating wall nestled in a narrow cove. As you descend the slabs to the cliff base, the looming overhangs above feel like giant teeth ready to devour you in one massive bite — perhaps why the first ascensionists named it “Baía do Terror.”

In contrast, Cara Norte is a vertical wall set in an open field, offering expansive views as far as the eye can see, with a less demanding climb.

Baia Terror

HOW TO GET THERE

From Cascais or Sintra, head toward Cabo da Roca via EN 247. When you reach Estrada do Cabo da Roca, just before Azóia village, turn left onto a dirt road marked by a sign for "Café/Bar D. Quixote." Take another left, passing an old abandoned football field on your right. Then take the right road at a small boulder labeled "Westerra," followed by a left and another right turn. Park near the last houses and continue on foot along the dirt road toward the ruins of the old Fort of Espinhaço. As you descend into the valley, you have two options: Turn right toward the waterline, cross it, and follow the flat trail to the old fort. Or, take the trail down the south side of the valley, then turn right and descend a narrow path to reach the base of Espinhaço’s main wall.

APPROACH

Follow the trail descending Vale de Ordes, cross the waterline, and proceed to the old fort ruins. From the north side of the ruins, take a fisherman’s trail that leads down to the black slabs on the south side of the bay. Accessing the base of both sectors requires abseiling or downclimbing some slabs.

COMMENTS

It’s best to explore these routes in the summer months when the sun sets farther north, illuminating the gully in the afternoon. Bolts condition Unknown. Route height 100 m aprox. Restrictions No restrictions.
#
Sub Sector
Route Name
Grade
Quality
Style
Type
Rock Type
Opened by
Date
Bolt Conditions
Rebolted
1
Baia do Terror
Ai,ai,ai! Ui, ui, ui!
6b, 6b, 6a
2
Adventure
Multipitch
Granite
Paulo Roxo, Daniela Teixeira
9/4/11
Unknown
No
2
Baia do Terror
Limpóspés
V+, 6a. 6a+/b
2
Traditional
Multipitch
Granite
Paulo Roxo, Daniela Teixeira
10/5/10
Unknown
No
3
Baia do Terror
Caracol aterrorizado
6b+, 6b, 7b
2
Adventure
Multipitch
Granite
Paulo Roxo, Daniela Teixeira, Bruno Gaspar
9/1/07
Unknown
No
4
Baia do Terror
Terror na baía
6b/A1, 6a+, V+
2
Traditional
Multipitch
Granite
Miguel Grillo, Paulo Roxo
2005?
Unknown
No
5
Baia do Terror
Realidade separada
III, 6b, 7b, 6b
2
Traditional
Multipitch
Granite
Nuno Pinheiro, Fernando Pereira
8/1/08
Unknown
No
1
Cara Norte
Golpe final
6b
2
Traditional
Single
Granite
Paulo Roxo , Mário
2003
Good
No
2
Cara Norte
Alto gabarito
6a
2
Traditional
Single
Granite
Paulo Roxo, Mário
2003
Good
No
3
Cara Norte
Linha zero
6a
2
Traditional
Single
Granite
Paulo Roxo, Mário
2001
Good
No
4
Cara Norte
VNS (Very Nice Severe)
IV+,V+
2
Traditional
Multipitch
Granite
Paulo Roxo, Mário
11/2001
Good
No
5
Cara Norte
Esporão do Canário
6a
2
Traditional
Multipitch
Granite
Paulo Roxo, Paulo Alves
09/02/2007
Good
No
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