How to get there and what to see in Cabo de Roca (Portugal)

In a recent summer, in a period of a few weeks I had the opportunity to successively visit the northernmost and westernmost points of the European continent.

Specifically, I am referring to North Cape, which you find in the Arctic region of Norway.

And the westernmost point of Europe is the  Cape of Roca, riding a near Lisbon, riding a Portugal.

Where is Cape Roca (Portugal)

Indeed, very close to the city of Lisbon (about 40 kilometers away) you can see this last geographical point where I overtake you and you will have proof of the strength of the wind.

El Cape of Roca is a great cliff about 140 meters above sea level, where a monolith reminds you that you are in the westernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula and, in short, of the European continent.

The strong wind that continually blows over this area accentuates the feeling that you are in a strategic geographical point, through which the storms that come from the Atlantic enter.

What to see in Cabo de Roca, the westernmost point of Europe

To the platform of Cape of Roca, in whose vicinity there is a lighthouse, you can reach it by following a path that borders the high cliff.

When you visit this geographical location, I advise you not to get too close to the edge of the cliff as there is an obvious danger that a strong gust of wind will push you into the sea.

On this platform you find a monolith with a cross, and a plaque that, in addition to reminding you that you are in the westernmost point of Europe, collects a phrase from Portuguese poet Camoens, "This is where the Earth ends, and the Sea begins".

Excursions to Cape Roca from Lisbon

If you don't travel by car, one way to get to know the Cape of Roca is to sign up for one of the day trips that from Lisbon and with guide in spanish They take you to know the Sintra Mountains and its main monuments.

On the way to Cascais, these excursions make a stop at the aforementioned Cape of Roca.

As an example, here you have information on the excursion to Sintra and Cascais, and from this other excursion to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril.

Map: where it is and how to get to Cabo de Roca

If you go on your own, this map with the location of Cape Roca near Lisbon.

Photos of Cape Roca

As a preview of your visit, here is a gallery of photos of Cape Roca, what can you see around Lisbon.