Cape of the Spaniards, Coastal cape in Roscanvel, France
The Cape of the Spaniards extends into the ocean with rocky cliffs rising above the water, offering views across the Crozon Peninsula coastline.
During maritime conflicts, the cape served as a strategic observation point for monitoring naval activities along the Brittany coast in the 18th century.
Local fishermen gather at the cape during specific seasons to practice traditional fishing methods passed down through generations in Brittany.
Visitors can access the cape through marked hiking trails from Roscanvel village, with parking available near the coastal path entrance.
The location marks the intersection of three major ocean currents, creating distinctive water patterns visible from the cape's highest point.
Location: Roscanvel
Address: 29570 Roscanvel, France 29570 Roscanvel
GPS coordinates: 48.34127,-4.53356
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:38
Brest, a port city in Finistère, has an important maritime and military heritage. The city hosts Océanopolis, an ocean discovery center, several museums including the National Maritime Museum, historical fortifications, and cultural spaces like Les Ateliers des Capucins. The military and commercial port structures the city, complemented by natural sites, beaches, and gardens. Post-war reconstruction architecture coexists with preserved elements like Saint-Malo Street and the Tanguy Tower.
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Fort Montbarey
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Phare du Portzic
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Batterie de Cornouaille
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Fort du Mengant
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Fort du Dellec
2.8 km
Fort de Portzic
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Fort de la Fraternité
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Lavoir de Sainte Anne du Porzic
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Mairie de Saint-Pierre-Quilbignon
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Église Notre-Dame de Kerbonne
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Église Saint-Pierre de Saint-Pierre Quilbignon
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Lavoir de kernadia
3.6 km
Mengant
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Jardin de Kerbonne
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Groupe scolaire Javouhey à Brest
4.4 km
Église Saint-Éloi de Roscanvel
3.1 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne du Portzic
2.8 km
Groupe scolaire des Quatre Moulins
4.8 km
Scenic viewpoint
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Terre-plein de Lanninon
3.8 km
Mairie de quartier des Quatre Moulins
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Sainte-Anne du Portzic
2.7 km
Lavoir de Saint-Pierre
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Anse du Dellec
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Plaque commémorative de l'accident du 30 novembre 1944
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Fort Robert
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Lavoir de Kerbonne
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