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    Alison M.

    I wish we'd had more time. But, we had about a half hour to take photos and walk around the main visitor parking area and coast. There is a restaurant and small gift shop. Views are spectacular and it's beautiful with a nice monument for a photo op. There is so much to do here including some incredible hiking and private beaches. If you have time, I'd plan to do that bc it looked gorgeous from what we saw on the drive in. Very crowded and popular so bring your patience. It's a major tourist spot.

    Sara G.

    Boca da Roca is the westernmost point of Europe. She's a windy spot where you just stand there and look out into the abyss like you just discovered the Atlantic. Did you know you can see the United States on clear days? I'm kidding. That's just your delusion blowing in with the fog. There's a stone marker telling you this is where Europe ends, just in case the cliffs and total lack of anything else didn't clue you in.

    Stacy M.

    "There once was a man, his name was Magellan A Portuguese skipper, the girls found him cute He sailed with five ships to find the East Indies Then came back to Spain with a bounty of loot." (Ballad of Magellan) *Spoiler alert* He didn't make it back. Gaze dreamily out to the open sea from the rugged cliffs of Cabo da Roca and envision nearly circumnavigating the globe a la Magellan...unless you're a flat Earther, of course. WHAT IS CABO DA ROCA? Cabo da Roca is a cape in Colares that forms the westernmost point of Portugal and continental Europe. WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT: Cabo boasts stunning panoramic views of the Atlantic ocean and seaside cliffs that drop 300 feet down to the waves below. Here you will also find a picturesque lighthouse, a café and gift shop, and a giant stone cross erected in the 18th century to mark where the earth ends and the sea begins. PLAN YOUR VISIT: If you're visiting either Sintra or Cascais, consider adding an excursion to Cabo. My friend and I traveled via Bolt (similar to Uber) along the scenic coastline to Cabo after a day in Cascais, hoping to catch a spectacular sunset...and we did! The tourist office and café are closed in evenings, meaning no access to the WC and no options for food. If you'll be arriving later in the day, pack for a picnic and bring layers or jackets as it becomes quite windy and chilly here. HOW TO GET HERE: Cabo is about a 30 minute drive from Lisbon. You can also take bus #035, or travel by train to Sintra and then take bus #403 (which also passes through Cascais). The last bus leaves Cabo around 8pm. We found ourselves in a panic not getting any Bolt or Uber drivers to pick us up after sunset for almost a full hour from the time we pulled up our apps. So if there for the sunset, I recommend hiring a personal driver to get from Cascais to Cabo and back, with a pitstop at Boca do Inferno. Overall Cabo da Roca is an ideal spot to catch a sunset, enjoy a picnic and hike, or to send postcards from the edge of the world. If you sail off for the East Indies, watch out for those deadly bamboo strikes!

    Norman L.

    Interesting place because it is the most western point of mainland Europe. Great views of the ocean but you cannot go down to the water and the place gets way too many tourists as all the ground is trampled and eroded. Really need to build some boardwalks or something to try to keep people from wandering everywhere. But still a beautiful point.

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    Kevin H.

    Cabo Da Roca.is the most western coast in Europe located in Lisbon Portugal. Not much here to see however just to mark the most western boarder in all Europe was cool also, you can not beat an ocean view no matter where you're at.

    Mark M.

    Beautiful cliffs to see with the crashing ocean waves. So powerful! There's a restroom in the basement of the souvenir store but you have to buy a coffee to get the free bar code. There's also a tourism office where we got our names put on the most western part of Europe certificate!

    William W.

    Standing at the westernmost point in continental Europe sounds gimmicky, I know. But it's not! With a jaw-dropping view of the Atlantic Ocean, dramatic cliffs dropping straight into the water similar to the stunning Irish coast, and the world's largest waves just around the corner at Nazaré, this is a point of interest worth seeing. You'll get some truly amazing photos here! A pro tip is to visit the Moinho D. Quixote restaurant on the way down, because the view from their patio is incredible and the food is amazing!

    The westernmost point in Continental Europe
    Bruce K.

    The trip to and from Cabo Da Roca was a fun adventure and this will go down in my list of "superlative" reviews https://www.yelp.com/collection/fNQQ1OQ41doLSVPysXnv_Q/Superlatives-all-the-est-places as it is the Westernmost Point in Continental Europe. The 403 bus from either Sintra or Cascais stops right out front and it's a short walk to the marker point. You can also walk up the hill a little bit to the lighthouse which is private. There is a great marker and photo opportunities. You'll find a small restaurant, gift shop and tourism office. I think it's super cute and I'm glad I made the journey! Trivia question - From Cabo Da Roca, what state is the closest? Florida? Virginia? Wrong! It's MAINE! Maine is the closest to Europe! [Review 19031 overall - 227 in Portugal - 2555* of 2022.] As this is the last of the year, this is my YEAR-END WRAP UP! * What is the significance of 2555 reviews? 2555 divided by 365 is 7. I have written an average of 7 REVIEWS A DAY this year. That's the most I've ever written in a year, exceeding 2019 when I poured out 2480. This was my 19031st review, which means that just 2022 was nearly one seventh of all the reviews I've ever written in my 13+ years. Exhausting! The 2022 collection https://www.yelp.com/collection/WH-_Pak3OcycqMfuny5tXQ/ records my reviews in 44 states (I did not get to Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, or North Dakota this year) and 5 other countries (Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden). - Most reviewed state was my home state of North Carolina with 244. - Portugal was reviewed country with 151, Italy was second with 111 and Sweden was third with 90. - Top five most reviewed cities were Charlotte NC (141), Lisbon PT (125), Stockholm SE (82), New York NY (62) and Napa CA (56). - Reviewed 802 unique cities this year. 602 I had never visited before. 217 cities got three or more reviews this year, 33 got ten or more and 12 got twenty or more. - Updated 10 reviews, five of which were in Charlotte NC. - Three "round number" reviews. 17000 was the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa Italy, 18000 was the Point Place Lighthouse in Toledo Ohio and 19000 was just a few days ago, the Elevador do Lavra in Lisbon Portugal. Looking forward to making 20000 a special one! - Only eight "oddball" reviews, including Betty White, Christmas Songs and Snow Days. - Attended three in-person Yelp events in Charlotte (The Yelpies, the Chicken Sandwich and the Halloween Costume Party) and hosted UYEs in Saint Louis and Cape Coral. Whew, what a year!

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    Tanja N.

    Cape Roca is the most western point of continental Europe. It is an easy 30 min trip from Lisbon, and the best views are for sure around sunset. We arrived an hour before sunset, and visited Ursa Beach in a same trip. There was plenty of available free parking, behind the lighthouse and further down next to the restaurant. Most of the people just stay for 30 min to walk the ground and take a photos with the stone monument. We also grabbed few items from the restaurant which had quite simple interior but offered gorgeous views of the coastline and cliffs. And do stretch your legs and walk uphill to the lighthouse. Current 22 meters tall lighthouse dates from 1842 and hovers 150 meters above the ocean, and can be seen from 28 km distance.

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    Caroline S.

    PARKING IS FREE! This guy or someone like him will tell you it's 10€ to watch your car for an hour, or 20€ for two. Don't fall for it. Beautiful views, though.

    Barney C.

    Amazing views. Lots of tourists but worth while. If you need to use the restroom, go to the restaurant and buy a drink. Their restroom is for patrons only but there's no wait.

    Dani S.

    West most point of Europe. Tourist spot to check off a box on your bucket list. The view is beautiful, water is crystal blue and when the sun hits it the right way it does look sparkling. You can get here by taking the tourist bus or the hop on and hop off bus. Short walk from bus stop to the sign where you have to take a picture for bragging rights. The paths are well paved. I walked around the whole area, took a lot of photos and only took me 20min. Not too much to see really.

    Dan A.

    "Where the land ends and the sea begins"-Luis de Cameos If you have a day, this is a must stop/visit especially if you make it out to Sintra. No need to drive to get here. From Lisbon, I've taken the train to Sintra (about 45 minutes) and from there I've bought a bus ticket for about 12 Euros (or if you just go to Cabo about 4 Euros) that will take you to all of the area Landmarks-Cabo da Roca, Pena Palace, Castelo dos Mouros, etc. I've covered these three in a day (started early and finished late) It will take about 40 minutes on bus from Sintra to Cabo Da Roca. Interesting ride & adventure full of rolling hills and tight roads. That said you won't be disappointed. As others have mentioned, the views are breathtaking. I've been here twice and it seemed it was busier in February than July but the later in the day you go, the smaller the crowds. You can take the bus from Cabo da Roca and finish your day in Cascais (great sights and restaurants) and take the train back to Lisbon.

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    Cold AF. If you're doing a tour to Sintra chances are this will be one of your stops. Bring a jacket- it's cold and windy.

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    This place almost has a mythic quality to it - being it's the westernmost point of continental Europe and all.

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    Parque e Palácio Nacional da Pena - golden dome

    Parque e Palácio Nacional da Pena

    4.2(138 reviews)
    9.4 km

    One of Portugals must see day trips! You can't complete a Portugal trip without visiting the fairy…read moretale castle: National Palace of Pena. Beautiful and easy to get to. I took a tour option of the palace to avoid lines. But you can easily get here by train or bus. When I came here the inside was still under construction, so my tour guide recommended that we just tour the outside since inside would only be about 15 minutes. I love how you can see the three ways this building was made, definitely worth taking a tour to understand this place importance. However, you can still appreciate the tile work, views, intention, and colors of this historic palace.

    Pena Palace, the more tourist-friendly name for Parque e Palácio Nacional da Pena, is a UNESCO…read moreWorld Heritage site a 45-minute train ride from Lisbon. It's one of Portugal's most popular attractions even if getting there is a bit of a slog. The palace sits high atop a steep hill and getting to it takes much more than just a train ride. The train takes you to the town of Sintra but busses take you to the ticketing windows and more busses take you to and from the castle entrance. Other palaces and castles are present in the expansive park but they require separate entrance fees and other busses to access, which pretty well explains why I visited only Pena Palace during my time in Sintra. Lots of folks advance-book tours of the palace (including transportation) and other park attractions which, though more expensive than the DIY mode is certainly easier. Still, if you're handling things on your own, the number of guides trying to sell you on a tour when you get off the train in Sintra will give you a chance to reassess. I did it on my own, bypassing all of those who were offering tours. Pena Palace itself, once inside, was easy to navigate. It's a quirky and colorful place, somewhat Disney-esque, and you'll walk though it in a long line of other tourists doing the same. The one place where you can escape the lines is out on the terraces, worth experiencing for the breathtaking views. And, if you've planned nothing more than getting back to Lisbon, do make time to enjoy the views from the castle's outdoor cafe (with rather lousy food). I was encouraged to bus back down to a certain spot then walked from there back to the town of SIntra and its train station. This is a worthy plan as the park itself is filled with beautiful sites, statues, and nature. Even if you've planned to see only Pena Palace this is a good way to see a bit more of what the park holds.

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    Palácio de Monserrate - Hallway

    Palácio de Monserrate

    4.9(13 reviews)
    7.1 km

    When checking out and reviewing the palaces we could check out in Sintra, I didn't really see too…read moremany people talking about Monserrate Palace. I looked at pictures online and the architecture looked pretty nice, so I decided that it was worth seeing while we were here - a decision that I'm glad I made. After visiting Regaleira in the morning, we took an Uber here. You can also take the bus but we were on a time crunch and decided an Uber was pretty worth it. It's honestly not that expensive so I'd even recommend that option. This palace is pretty far from the rest of the mainstream castles and palaces like Pena, Moorish, and Regaleira so a bus would definitely take some time. We had already pre-purchased our tickets online so they scanned it from our phones and off we went. Even thought the line for buying tickets was nonexistent there, I totally recommend doing this as you get a small discount from buying online beforehand. We headed straight for the palace. It truly is one of the underrated palaces. It's no Moorish Castle as it's not big nor grand, but it's quaint and charming in its own way. There's way less people here so it's not as chaotic, and you could take nice pictures. It has a beautiful hallway, and I absolutely love the ceilings. Always remember to look up at these types of structures because the ceilings may surprise you with beautiful designs. Aside from the palace, the garden is also nice to walk around for a bit. Again, I like how quiet and peaceful it was compared to the other castles and palaces. It felt serene to walk around the park. The lawns were so green and lush. There were a few ponds as well as mini waterfalls. Although, the gardens are definitely skippable if you're on a time crunch. I don't think it's an absolute must-see, but if you have the time, I would definitely recommend a stop at this palace. As a tourist, you're only here once right?

    This palace is so beautiful. I loved that it was not as crowded as all the others…read more The designs and molding throughout are so intricate. I decided to take an Uber here. The bus took too long and the price differential isn't significant. I'm glad that I didn't skip on this one. Definitely recommend this one.

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    Palácio de Monserrate - The fountain is in the center of the palace

    The fountain is in the center of the palace

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    Castelo dos Mouros - At Castelo dos Mouros

    Castelo dos Mouros

    4.7(14 reviews)
    9.6 km

    This is a beautiful castle and the walk up from the historic city center was easy, beautiful, and…read moreworth it! Walking the ramparts of this ancient castle, which you can see from anywhere you are in Sintra, is a must do. My husband is afraid of heights and he was not overly excited about walking the castle because it is pretty sketchy - there aren't guard rails to prevent falling off. Views of the town of Sintra and the Pena Palace are stunning. Absolutely worth the visit.

    The Castelo dos Mouros (Castle of the Moors) is a set of open-air castle ruins on a hilltop. Most…read moreof the visit experience consists of climbing up and down stone steps and walking along castle walls. It unexpectedly rained during most of my visit, even though the skies were clear earlier in the day, and even directly after my visit. The height, occasional lack of guard rails, light-to-medium rain, and mist flowing uphill all combined in some places to create an eery mystique, not easily expressed through photos. However, there were moments when the mist and clouds cleared to show spectacular broad views of the town and countryside below. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes with grip, as most surfaces are cobblestone. Consider bringing a hooded jacket, wide-brim hat, or umbrella in case of rain or excessive sun. The only structure with a roof, other than the ticket office and restrooms, is the church (Ingreja de São Pedro de Canaferrim) building. I took the 434 bus to and from the castle due to rain, but might have walked from town otherwise. The 434 bus has USB-A plugs that can slow-charge one's electronics.

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    Castelo dos Mouros - Moorish Castle

    Moorish Castle

    Castelo dos Mouros - Inside the church (Ingreja de São Pedro de Canaferrim): a scale model of the Castelo dos Mouros site

    Inside the church (Ingreja de São Pedro de Canaferrim): a scale model of the Castelo dos Mouros site

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    Castelo Dos Mouros - View

    Castelo Dos Mouros

    4.4(29 reviews)
    7.2 km

    AMAZING CASTLE NEAR PENA PALACE IN SINTRA, PORTUGAL…read more================================================= My husband, son, daughter-in-law and I visted the Castelo Dos Mouros on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. We had just finished our visit to the Pena Palace and walk through the Pena Palace Park. The entrance up this castle is close to the bottom of the park. This castle was built by the Moors in the 8th and 9th centuries. It was taken by Christian forces after the fall of Lisbon in 1147. It is a National Monument and a Unesco World Heritage Site. There was a couple scary parts when we walked up stairs to walk along the tops of the castle walls. The walkways are narrow and there was only room for people walking in one direction. I panicked a bit when I saw someone walking towards me because there was no way two people would fit and there was a drop off on one side. The views are amazing up there so you will have lots of photo opportunities. There's also a little cafe where you can order something to drink, grab a bite to eat and several tables and chairs, so you can sit down and take a break. My husband and I definitely took a break while my son and daughter-in-law tackled one of the last steep sets of stairs. We got about 15,000 steps in that day. The landscaping around the castle is gorgeous too.

    I walked here after visiting Pena palace and this was a really nice stroll. The pictures don't do…read morethis castle and the views from it any justice. You really have to come and see for yourself. The paths were quite narrow in some areas without much safety precautions in place so I felt a bit wobbly in some areas where other tourists were in a bit of a rush, but I just let them go ahead of me. The path does get quite steep so make sure to bring good shoes and water to stay hydrated.

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