Ponta Atlântica

Bolts condition Good, routes rebolted by Paulo Roxo and Rui Rosado. Route height 20 - 60 m aprox. Restrictions January 1st to July 14th - a maximum of 4 climbers is allowed in these sectors; July 15th to December 31th- a maximum of 10climbers is allowed in these sectors.  Other comments There are a few more scattered lines located north and south of the main sectors described below. A / BOULDER AZUL A small overhanging boulder featuring several diagonal lines, mostly hand-jam cracks (wear tape or gloves recommended), along with some challenging boulder problems. It is located above the Tsunami sector. B / TSUNAMI A small sector situated right by the water with a solid base. It offers great lines to practice gear placements, plus some more demanding climbs such as Tsunami — a spectacular roof climbing crack. C / PLACA SUL A huge dark slab featuring overhangs and dihedrals on its left side and slabs on the right. It is ideal for introducing new climbers to traditional climbing and is one of the most visited crags at Cabo da Roca. D / PROA This 25 m wall boasts four fantastic routes characterized by big jugs on slightly overhanging terrain. Holds tend to be dirty with loose granite grains, so caution is advised. E / PAREDE DAS TORMENTAS A large rock face offering routes up to three pitches. Trono do Diabo (Devil’s Throne) is the most popular traverse, but the standout line is Directa Yosemítica. Its second pitch features an incredible overhanging finger crack, followed by a final pitch on a hard vertical face with tiny crimps. The route Variante Livre provides an alternative line that bypasses the large central overhang — the last pitch begins on a demanding dihedral with crimps on a blank face leading to a very challenging slab. These world-class lines would command long waits in legendary venues like Yosemite or Squamish. You can rappel from the top to the base using the belay stations of Variante Livre (route 4): one single rappel with a pair of 60 m double ropes, or two rappels if using a 70 m single rope. F / GARGANTA SECA Above the creek on the top of the hill, about 10 m above the chains, there are two bolts for rappelling down into the creek to access the base of the routes. To exit, the best option is to rappel from the first belays of Garganta Molhada to the ground, then walk out via the ramp on the south side of the cove. G / BLOCOS DE GULLIVER A small boulder offering some easy but very enjoyable lines, with an amazing view looking south towards Guincho Beach.