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Cape St. Vincent
The southwestern tip of mainland Europe, sheer cliffs and a lighthouse where crowds gather for the sunset.
- Open
- Always
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Cabo de São Vicente, 8650 SagresDirections
- Getting There
- About 6 kilometers west of Sagres by car or bike.
Why Go
The Romans called it the Sacred Promontory, and for centuries it was thought to be the end of the world. Cliffs drop about 75 meters to the ocean, and the lighthouse, on the site of an old monastery, watches over one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Tips
- It's very windy; bring a jacket for the sunset.
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