Cabo Da Roca
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About
Cabo da Roca is an Atlantic cape and viewpoint in Colares, in Portugal’s Sintra municipality, 42 kilometres west of Lisbon. It marks continental Europe’s westernmost point.
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Why go
- Cliffs rise about 140 metres above the Atlantic, where the Serra de Sintra ends.
- Portugal’s third-oldest lighthouse is the westernmost on the European mainland.
Opening hours
Today00:00 – 23:59Show all
Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59
What you see
- The western end of the Serra de Sintra drops steeply toward the Atlantic, along a coast of sandy beaches and rocky promontories.
- Migratory and marine birds temporarily roost on the coastal cliffs and in sheltered coves.
Photo spots
- Stone monument and plaquePhotograph the stone monument and its plaque, inscribed with 38°47′N 9°30′W.
Shorts
History
Romans called the cape Promontorium Magnum; during the Age of Sail it was known as the Rock of Lisbon. Luís Vaz de Camões described it as “Onde a terra se acaba e o mar começa” — where the land ends and the sea begins.
- 1758The Marquis of Pombal authorized construction of the lighthouse.
- 1772The lighthouse began operating.
How to get there
- BusScotturb bus 403 runs to Cabo da Roca from Cascais and Sintra. Address: Estrada do Cabo da Roca, s/n, near Azóia.
Sources: Cabo da Roca - Wikipedia · Sintra - Wikivoyage (see) · Cabo da Roca - Wikipedia · Cabo da Roca - Wikipedia · Cabo da Roca - Wikipedia · checked 29 Sep 2026
Where
Estrada Do Cabo Da Roca S/n, Colares
Questions and answers
When can I visit Cabo da Roca?
The cape is open 24 hours every day.
Can I reach Cabo da Roca’s tip?
Visitors can reach an area 140 metres above sea level, but cannot access the cape’s tip.
Can I get a souvenir certificate at Cabo da Roca?
Visitors can obtain a certificate confirming their presence at continental Europe’s westernmost point.
Is there a tourist shop at Cabo da Roca?
A tourist shop is located in the area.
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