Cape Espichel
Cape Espichel is a cape situated on the western coast of the civil parish of Castelo, municipality of Sesimbra, in the Portuguese district of Setúbal, at the very southwestern corner of the Setubal Peninsula. It is characterized by a very acute protrusion of the coastline into the Atlantic Ocean, and it consists of a promontory plateau, over 130 meters above sea level, defined by dramatic, sheer cliffs all around the delimitation of the cape against the ocean.
The location offers elevated sweeping views, from the Sintra Mountains and the Caparica coast to the north, and to the southeast the beaches south of Tróia and beyond to Sines.
The Cape Espichel area is part of the Arrábida Natural Park.
| Cape Espichel | |
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Cape Espichel as seen from the air, looking eastwards. | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Cape Espichel |
| Elevation | 134 m (440 ft) |
| Coordinates | 38°24′50.8″N 9°13′20.8″W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Cabo Espichel (Portuguese) |
| Geography | |
Cape Espichel Location of Cape Espichel in continental Portugal | |
| Location | Castelo, Sesimbra, Portugal |
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