Cape Roca | |
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![]() 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 / 38.78083°N 9.50056°W |
Naming | |
Etymology | Roca: Portuguese for sea cliff |
Native name | Cabo da Roca (Portuguese) |
Geography | |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Lisboa |
District | Lisbon |
Municipality | Sintra |
Parent range | Serra 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.