Cabo da Roca

Cape Roca
The Cabo da Roca lighthouse, overlooking the promontory towards the Atlantic Ocean
Highest point
PeakCabo da Roca, Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
Elevation140 m (460 ft)
Coordinates38°46′51″N 9°30′2″W / 38.78083°N 9.50056°W / 38.78083; -9.50056
Naming
EtymologyRoca: Portuguese for sea cliff
Native nameCabo da Roca (Portuguese)
Geography
Cape Roca is located in Portugal
Cape Roca
Cape Roca
The location of Cabo da Roca in continental Portugal
CountryPortugal
RegionLisboa
DistrictLisbon
MunicipalitySintra
Parent rangeSerra da Sintra

Cabo da Roca (Portuguese: [ˈkaβu ðɐ ˈʁɔkɐ]) or Cape Roca is a cape which forms the westernmost point of the Sintra Mountain Range, of mainland Portugal, of continental Europe, and of the Eurasian landmass.[1] It is situated in the municipality of Sintra, near Azóia, in the south west of the Lisbon District. Notably, the point includes a lighthouse that started operation in 1772.

  1. ^ "Cape Roca". Encyclopædia Britannica. 2008. Retrieved 20 August 2024.