Cabo da Roca

Cabo da Roca

Cabo da Roca
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  • Rossifumi79
    Milan, Italy603 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I highly recommend going there in the early hours of the morning (9.30 at the latest) to be able to enjoy the spectacle that nature offers in this place. There are several car parks so there is always room. The spectacular view repays every kilometer traveled to get there. Absolutely recommended
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 3, 2024
  • Cosmina Lavinia
    111 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visiting Cabo da Roca felt like being at the end of the world—the dramatic cliffs and sweeping ocean views are truly captivating. I highly recommend going during sunset; the vibrant colors paint the sky and enhance the beauty of this remarkable location. Be prepared, though—it’s very windy and cold, so bringing an extra jacket is a must. This spot is lovely for taking pictures, as you can really see and feel the power of the ocean. If you're in Portugal, don’t miss this stunning viewpoint!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 30, 2024
  • The_Concierge_8
    Trinidad and Tobago3,831 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It truly is a sight to behold the further point of continental Europe where the sloping land and its gorgeous lighthouse meets the sea. The blue blue sea was beautiful. On a clear sunny day the drive to this point is winding and scenic. There are public restrooms for the usual € 0.50 cents, visitor center, a souvenir shop and restaurant / bar. A good place to plan a little break for lunch for an hour and to stretch your legs before continuing on.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 9, 2024
  • Arthur M
    Hamilton, Canada1,808 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was exciting to see continental Europe's westernmost point. Any point in Europe further west are islands, so that's actually pretty interesting piece of land to step on! It was totally windy and the waves were crashing against the cliffs and it was such a sight to see!
    Visited December 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written March 16, 2025
  • Jack
    Old Bethpage, New York3,409 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point in mainland Europe and it is truly beautiful. There is a lighthouse atop beautiful cliffs over the water. I went here on a tour stopping at Sintra and Cascais as well and I loved it. I highly recommend stopping here!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written December 23, 2024
  • snoozermoose
    Boston, Massachusetts193 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our guide brought us here during a day trip to Sintra. It was a further drive than we thought, and there wasn't much to see here, just a nice cliffside view and a placard. Even during the off season, it was quite crowded. While it was cool to be at the westernmost point in Europe, this was not a must-see for us if you have only limited time near Sintra.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 10, 2024
  • Thibault A
    Paris, France677 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The westernmost tip of Europe is worth a visit. This place is very interesting for views of the ocean and cliffs. There must be clear weather not to go on cloudy days. Plan a jacket because the wind is very strong, surprising and even fun.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 24, 2024
  • Marija K
    173 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    When planning a trip to Portugal, I promised myself that I would definitely go to Cape Roca. We traveled from Lisbon first by train (from Rossio station), then transferred to a regular bus. In principle, if you do not suffer from topographic critinism, you can easily get there without any guides. There is a lighthouse at Cape Roca, but it was closed, there is a souvenir shop with a toilet. We didn’t find anywhere to eat, but we had a snack with us. The place is simply amazing with its beauty. There is a cliff and there is only ocean and sky ahead. There were a lot of other tourists, but no one was pushing. It was possible to take beautiful photos and videos. I recommend visiting if you have already reached Portugal.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 19, 2024
  • Helleninviaggio
    Italy1,285 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was undecided about stopping here on the bus ride from Sintra to Cascais and I must say that the all positive reviews I had read here helped me decide to see this place ... and I was really happy! The photos fail to make the emotion of being in front of this spectacle of nature.... Made even more magical by the background of the musician on duty! The hour elapsed between arrival and departure with the next bus flew!!!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 14, 2024
  • Ania
    Poznan, Poland662 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place is one of the must-see in the area. So you expect crowds. Always. Everywhere. But surprisingly it wasn't that bad. The weather in March is changing. So we have windy, sunny and rainny weather. We were there around 2 hours and was fabulous. Souvenirs bought in the shop placed in front of Farol. Really nice design there.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 27, 2024
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jwflory
United States77 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
This review only applies to the cafe at Cabo da Roca, and not the cliffside itself, which is in fact beautiful and well worth a visit. If you arrive at Cabo da Roca and need a WC, don't pay for the one in the tourism office and instead go to the nearby cafe, which will give you a WC ticket with the purchase of any food, even a croissant. Of course, a vegan will have a hard time here, but they do have a vegan burger. It is not on their main menu, so you have to ask about the vegan burger specifically. I thought I ordered a veggie burger but the server brought me a hamburger and I had to send it back. They accept payment by card.
Written March 12, 2022
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Luca C
San Mauro Pascoli, Italy1,455 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Absolutely worth a visit.
The show is unique: a scenic cliff with a lighthouse.
There is also a monument to indicate that it is the westernmost point of Europe.
I recommend a sweatshirt because a fresh wind is blowing very strongly (and we were in July).
Google
Written August 23, 2023
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Rocco C
Fidenza516 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
The westernmost point of the European continent, it is worth a visit for the landscape and the air you can breathe, the best time is around sunset when on clear days you can admire the sun diving into the ocean. It doesn't have many parking spaces, many leave their cars along the narrow and only access road. We arrived an hour before sunset and managed to park close to the memorial stone. Advised!
Google
Written September 16, 2023
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Riplis
Oslo, Norway191 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
The view from Cabo da Roca is well worth the visit. The 403 bus takes you to Cabo da Roca from Sintra (just by the train station) for 4-5 euros. Visit Sintra first and head on to Cabo da Roca after finishing up ik Sintra. From Cabo da Rica I recommend taking the bus to Cascais and grab dinner by the beach. Lovely place!
Written August 23, 2022
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adv1977
Turin, Italy767 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Being at the westernmost point of the European continent and looking towards the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean is an exciting, almost moving experience.
The vastness of the Ocean, seen from a very green cliff, towards sunset requires contemplation in religious silence. How small one feels in front of this spectacle...
An emotion absolutely worth experiencing!
Google
Written March 15, 2024
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Travelling Lady
148 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
If you love great spectacles of nature, you can't miss Cabo da Roca. The westernmost point of the European continent, the force of the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crashing on the rock, a non-stop wind, extreme scenery, of absolute charm!!!!
Google
Written December 30, 2023
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AmmarSarajevo
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina98 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
It is really breathtaking! Absolutely amazing spot to visit. Stunning views of the Atlantic ocean from magnificent cliffs. It is located about 45 minutes by bus 403 from the Sintra train station and the ticket cost for one way is 4,35 €. It is very windy so it could be a little bit cold.
Written April 28, 2022
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skd22
595 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
Our guide brought our family here. She said that it usually very windy. We were lucky to get a day that was not that windy and enjoyed watching a guy on a slack line crossing the water! A nice monument marking the Western most point of mainland Europe. A lighthouse, but mostly a gorgeous view!
Written June 13, 2023
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Mike T
British Columbia, Canada54 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Cool spot due to physical geography but nothing else (certainly not the human history). But several aspects of it feel like a tourist trap (paid toilets, an "information guide" who pushes visitors to buy a 11 euro certificate stating they had been to the western most point in continental europe). The best parts are the coastal bluff trails which are rightly marked as unstable and are steep and short access paths to rocky beaches below and across drainages to adjoining cliffsides. Only try these if you are fit enough and with appropriate footwear.

And make SURE to BRING CASH to pay the 6 euro or so fee for the public bus back towards Cascais or Sintra if you're not using private transport.
Written November 1, 2022
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Marty Bielicki
Stuart, FL16,118 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
The only reason to come here is to say, “We were at the most western part of continental Europe.” There are no beaches here, only cliffs, rocks and a lighthouse built in the late 18th century. There are also a few monuments written in Portuguese.

The Tourist Office will have bathrooms, with a fee about a half a Euro to enter. There is another building that serves as a café. Prices seem reasonable and there are views that stretch out to the Sintra Mountain Range.

The day we arrived it was rainy, hazy and cold. Our tour guide was more than willing to stay in the car. Most tour companies only stop for about 20 minutes or so.

The cliffs are impressive. However, our traveling to the Algarve we saw even more impressive cliffs over the Atlantic Ocean. We particularly liked the south-western point of Portugal, Saint Vincent and its lighthouse.

In reality, unless you knew someplace was the “most western point,” you would never know. The phrase of the famous Portuguese writer, Luis de Camoes, once said, “Where the land ends and the sea begins,” still holds true.

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Written April 22, 2022
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