Cabo da Roca: The Westernmost Point of Continental Europe

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start by getting to the A1 motorway from your current location in Beira Litoral. Follow signs for A1 Lisboa and merge onto the A1. Continue on the A1 for approximately 145 km until you reach the A16 exit toward Sintra. Take the A16 and follow the signs for N247 toward Colares. Continue on N247 for about 10 km until you reach Colares. From Colares, follow the signs for Cabo da Roca. The final stretch is along the Estrada do Cabo da Roca, which will lead you directly to the site. Parking is available near the lighthouse, but it can fill up quickly during peak tourist season, so plan accordingly.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Cabo da Roca by public transportation, first take a train from your nearest station in Beira Litoral to Sintra. Trains to Sintra run frequently from Lisbon and other nearby towns. Once you arrive at Sintra station, exit and head to the bus terminal located directly outside the station. Look for the bus line 403 that runs to Cabo da Roca. The bus ride takes approximately 30 minutes. Be aware that the bus schedule may vary, so check the latest times beforehand. The bus will drop you off near Cabo da Roca, and from there, it is a short walk to the viewpoint and lighthouse.