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GPS 38.78103591010463, -9.499013746032492
Versão portuguesa aqui.
If you go to Sintra, you cannot miss a visit to the westernmost point of Continental Europe, Cabo da Roca.
Located at latitude 38º 47´ North and longitude 9º 30´ West, Cabo da Roca is an important coordinate for those sailing along the coast, being the westernmost point of mainland Europe, a fact confirmed by the certificate that visitors take as remembrance.
About 150 meters from the sea, here you can have a wide view over the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which makes the visit worthwhile.
Historical records point to the existence of a fort in Cabo da Roca in the 16th century. XVII that played an important role in guarding the entrance to Lisbon, forming a defensive line along the coast, especially during the Peninsular Wars. Currently there are only traces, in addition to the lighthouse, which remains an important point for navigation.
It is part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and is one of the points of interest for the footpaths that can be done here along the coast.
GPS 38.78103591010463, -9.499013746032492
Versão portuguesa aqui.
If you go to Sintra, you cannot miss a visit to the westernmost point of Continental Europe, Cabo da Roca.
Located at latitude 38º 47´ North and longitude 9º 30´ West, Cabo da Roca is an important coordinate for those sailing along the coast, being the westernmost point of mainland Europe, a fact confirmed by the certificate that visitors take as remembrance.
About 150 meters from the sea, here you can have a wide view over the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which makes the visit worthwhile.
Historical records point to the existence of a fort in Cabo da Roca in the 16th century. XVII that played an important role in guarding the entrance to Lisbon, forming a defensive line along the coast, especially during the Peninsular Wars. Currently there are only traces, in addition to the lighthouse, which remains an important point for navigation.
It is part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and is one of the points of interest for the footpaths that can be done here along the coast.
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