Cabo da Roca

Cape Roca
Cabo da Roca (Portuguese)
The Cabo da Roca lighthouse, overlooking the promontory towards the Atlantic Ocean
The Cabo da Roca lighthouse, overlooking the promontory towards the Atlantic Ocean
Cape Roca is located in Portugal
Cape Roca
Cape Roca
Location within Portugal
Coordinates: 38°46′51″N 9°30′2″W / 38.78083°N 9.50056°W / 38.78083; -9.50056
LocationPortugal, Lisboa, Lisbon, Sintra
Part ofSerra da Sintra, Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
EtymologyRoca: Portuguese for sea cliff
Elevation140 m (460 ft)

Cabo da Roca (Portuguese: [ˈkaβu oɐ 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. It is located in the municipality of Sintra, near Azóia, to the west of Lisbon. Notably, the point includes a lighthouse that started operation in 1772.

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