[Cape Roca] The westernmost point of the Eurasian continent! [Portugal]

Today we will be introducing Cabo da Roca, located on Portugal's Atlantic coast!
As it is the westernmost point of the Eurasian continent, many people come here to sightsee.
It is also known as a scenic spot with a lighthouse standing on a cliff and the endless blue sea and sky.

There is a stone monument engraved with the words of the poet Camões, "Onde a terra acaba e o mar começa (Here the land ends, the sea begins)."
About 500 to 600 years ago, it was feared that beyond this vast ocean was the end of the world, a flowing river.
It is said that sailors set out in caraveras to reach the end of this unknown sea.
This was the Age of Discovery.
It is a very romantic place!

📍Location: Estrada do Cabo da Roca s/n, 2705-001 Colares, Portugal

🚌Access from Lisbon
(Need to transfer)
Lisbon, Rossio Station → Sintra Station, about 40 minutes by train
Sintra Station to Cabo da Roca (1253, 1624), about 45 minutes by bus

(If you are also going to Sintra, we recommend purchasing a train bus ticket (Bilhete Train&Bus) (14€) at Rossio Station.

With this ticket, you can ride the buses in Sintra (434, 435) and the trains between Lisbon and Sintra.)

🕰️Opening hours (Tourist Information Center) 9:00-18:30

Tips💡

🌟The wind is very strong, so it's a good idea to bring warm clothes.
(I visited in the morning at the end of May, but it was windy and too cold with a thin jacket 🥶)

🌟If you want to avoid the crowds, I recommend going on a weekday morning.

(I arrived at 8:45 on a weekday. I was the first one there lol
Tourists started to arrive around 9:00)

🌟It seems that visiting in the evening is popular because the sunset scenery is very beautiful.

🌟You can purchase a certificate of reaching the westernmost point of the Eurasian continent at the tourist information center! (2 types, 11€/each)
You can write your name and date on it, so it will definitely be a keepsake!

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