Cape Rock
Cape Roca is recognized as the westernmost cape of the Eurasian continent, it is located on the Iberian Peninsula. The Romans called it Promontorium Magnum, and in the era of Great Geographical Discoveries it was called the Cape of Lisbon. The cape is located 40 kilometers west of the Portuguese capital, 18 kilometers from Sintra. The cliff rises 140 meters above the level of the Atlantic Ocean.
Description of Cape Rock
It is one of the most visited places not only in Europe, but all over the world. People from all over the world come there to see with their own eyes all the splendor that nature has created. Most travelers arrive in July and August. The lowest influx of tourists is observed in the middle of winter. A very cold wind blows from the Atlantic Ocean, especially in winter it is merciless. This time of the year is reserved for the most courageous guests who are not afraid to get sick.
Cape Rock is a great place, and the queue to take photos at this place never seems to end. However, this does not mean that you need to risk your life by going down to the bottom, into the thick of succulents or climbing over fences where it is forbidden. It is worth adding that it is impossible to rely on the same fences, many cannot withstand even the slightest pressure.
Cape Rock Features
It is important to understand that this is not only the cape that ends Eurasia, its most important attraction is the lighthouse. It looks especially impressive at night. In the dark, the ocean is not visible at all, and one can only guess how much help it shows at night.
If you want to rendezvous with the Atlantic and explore all its latitudes in detail, it is recommended to go for a walk during the day, when the sun can illuminate even the most secluded corner. If you have traveled more than one hundred kilometers to see the Cape Rock lighthouse, then you can come in the evening. Do not forget that it can be very cold at night, even in the summer.
There is a stele with a cross on Cape Rock, and under it there is a plaque stating that this place is the westernmost point in Europe. There is a beach next to the cape. It can be reached by a very winding path. It must be remembered that such a walk is accompanied by troubles and danger. In any place, even the most extreme part of the world, one should be careful.
