Cabo da Roca Lighthouse, Lighthouse at continental Europe's westernmost point in Colares, Portugal.
The white-tiled tower with red walkway stands 22 meters tall on granite cliffs, reaching 165 meters above the Atlantic Ocean level.
The lighthouse began operating in 1772 following a construction order by the Marquis of Pombal, making it Portugal's first purpose-built navigation structure.
A stone monument near the lighthouse contains verses from Luís de Camões' The Lusíadas, marking the location Romans called Promontorium Magnum.
Visitors can reach the location by taking a train from Lisbon to Sintra, followed by bus number 1253 that stops directly at the site.
The lighthouse received electric-powered machinery in 1897 and achieved full automation in 1990, eliminating the need for human intervention.
Location: Colares
Address: 2705 Colares, Portugal 2705 Colares
GPS coordinates: 38.78186,-9.49723
Latest update: May 22, 2025 09:39
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