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Cabo da Roca – Westernmost Point of Mainland Europe

Natural Monuments

Cabo da Roca – Westernmost Point of Mainland Europe

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais

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Location: Colares, Lisbon, Portugal

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Best Hikes to Cabo da Roca – Westernmost Point of Mainland Europe

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1. Praia da Adraga, Cabo da Roca e Praia da Ursa — circular route

9.54km

02:55

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Praia da Ursa – Praia da Ursa Viewpoint loop from Vigia de Colares

20.5km

06:31

690m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of Praia da Ursa – Praia da Ursa Viewpoint loop from Atalaia de Cima

6.03km

02:10

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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JR56

November 29, 2023

Cabo da Roca in Sintra is the westernmost point of continental Europe.
Until the 14th century, Europeans thought it was the end of the world.
The highlight of Cabo da Roca is its wild landscape. Hiking trails lead
through the nature around the lighthouse, down to the sea, and along the cliffs.
Many guided tours include Cabo da Roca along with the sights
in Sintra.
The journey by public transport takes considerably more than an hour.
A rental car is an alternative. There is a café next to the lighthouse.

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Pantje

December 30, 2016

Westernmost point of mainland Europe. Great place to enjoy the sunset! But also quite touristy (quick restaurant and souvenir shop).
Regular bus connections to Sintra and Cascais all year round (there are train connections to Lisbon).

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Daniela 💙 ⚓

July 22, 2023

The Cabo da Roca (in German "rocky cape") is the western mainland point of the European continent.
The cape lies on a 140 m high rock face, whose landmark is the red and white lighthouse.

The whole place around Cabo da Roca radiates an impressive magic, which closely combines beauty and mercilessness 🌊...

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Location: Colares, Lisbon, Portugal

Cabo da Roca – Westernmost Point of Mainland Europe

1. Praia da Adraga, Cabo da Roca e Praia da Ursa — circular route

2. Praia da Ursa – Praia da Ursa Viewpoint loop from Vigia de Colares

3. View of Praia da Ursa – Praia da Ursa Viewpoint loop from Atalaia de Cima

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