Popular Panoramic Elevator Reopens in Portugal
By Elevator World | Daily News | May 18, 2026
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The main lookout and platform at the Boca do Vento Elevator; photo by Singra13 for Wikimedia Commons
The Boca do Vento panoramic elevator reopened in Almada, Portugal, in early May after an almost two-month shutdown for modernization work, Lisboa Secreta is among outlets to report. This South Bank landmark elevator takes passengers up to a glass-enclosed balcony offering unobstructed views of the Tagus estuary, the 25 de Abril Bridge and the city of Lisbon. The elevator had previously been closed between February 2-16 during an initial phase of construction. This second closure was a continuation of the maintenance and modernization work, ensuring that the elevator and its surrounding structure are operating to the highest standards of safety and comfort.