Cabo da Roca, Stone cliffs at Colares, Portugal
The rocky cliffs of Cabo da Roca stand at 140 meters above sea level, marking the westernmost point of mainland Europe and the Eurasian continent.
The Romans identified this geographical landmark as Promontorium Magnum, while sailors during the Age of Sail referred to it as the Rock of Lisbon.
In the 14th century, people considered these steep cliffs the edge of the world, a belief that shaped local maritime traditions and navigation practices.
The site includes a lighthouse, information center, and coffee shop, with regular bus connections from Sintra and Cascais for 2.60 euros per ticket.
The lighthouse, constructed in 1772 as Portugal's first purpose-built beacon, projects its light 46 kilometers across the Atlantic Ocean.
Location: Colares
Elevation above the sea: 140 m
GPS coordinates: 38.78090,-9.49942
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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