Cabo da Roca
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. 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.
| Cape Roca | |
|---|---|
The Cabo da Roca lighthouse, overlooking the promontory towards the Atlantic Ocean | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Cabo da Roca, Sintra-Cascais Natural Park |
| Elevation | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Coordinates | 38°46′51″N 9°30′2″W |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Roca: Portuguese for sea cliff |
| Native name | Cabo da Roca (Portuguese) |
| Geography | |
Cape Roca The location of Cabo da Roca in continental Portugal | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Lisboa |
| District | Lisbon |
| Municipality | Sintra |
| Parent range | Serra da Sintra |
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