Cabo de sao Vincente Lighthouse

Magical place to enjoy the sunset but it was closed. One of the most powerful lighthouses in Europe. Built in 1904, its light can be seen from a distance of 90 km. Inside, its small museum, which can be visited in a maximum of 30 minutes, explores the importance of the place. The lighthouse is surrounded by a fortress built in the 16th century to protect it from Moorish attacks. Legend has it that the walls were built on a former medieval convent, the very place where the remains of Saint Vincent are said to be.

In by gone days some people believed this was the end of the earth. Here you are right o nthe end of the furthest point of western Europe. Next stop is the United tates and South America. Some amazing viewings with souvenir stalls and food wagons on the roadside. Parking can be difficultin high season. And for me there not being walkways at either side of the lighthouse is not good for disabled people of child access. Otheer tha nthat some amazing views of the Atlantic ocean and the passing boats.

It is colder here than in the surrounding area and very windy. You need to dress well, because the temperature feels much lower. Nice views of the cliffs, but we didn't eat any snacks in such a wind.

An incredible part of Portugal, easily accessible, a communal experience if you decide to come here and straddle the cliffs with others during a sunset. Park anywhere along the road leading to the cape if the lot in the end is full, the walk towards the lighthouse is quite beautiful with many paths off the main road to choose from Oct 2025 the lighthouse itself and the compound is closed temporarily apparently. Doesn’t matter, the space around it is incredible

Really pretty great views. On the day we went there were mobile food options and a couple of stalls. Apparently you can only go inside on a Wednesday afternoon!

Perfect spot to enjoy an amazing sunset! As you can see from the picture this place is amazing, giving you several spot to take pictures and enjoy the sunset. There are also few places where you can take something to eat while you wait for the sunset.

The lighthouse is closed but the area is absolutely amazing. Stunning views and trekking paths to enjoy and I especially recommend coming here in the afternoon or at sunset. There are plenty of parking spots and even some food trucks.

Always very windy. Nice lighthouse and views. Seems to be a must for everyone to visit the most southwesterly place in Europe. Found the Fortaleza do Sagres more interesting. But worth the short trip if it’s not too busy.

" It's the end of the world as we know it . . ." I feel fine. This is the furthest point southwest in Europe and a very dramatic landscape with towering cliffs and the lighthouse. Before explorers set out towards the west this was the end of the known world. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the Algarve.

My partner loves lighthouses so we had to go! It is well worth the trip...plenty of parking in October, could be fun in the summer! Annoyed we did not buy anything at the outdoor market as you walk towards the lighthouse...they had some great winter jumpers that we could not find elsewhere...anyway... Yes, worth the visit...after, having wandered around, taken in some stunning views, camera time!, we stopped off at the little cafe (it was OK, friendly and not a total rip off like at many tourist stops; €7 for coffees and cake, both good - but again the queues in summer wouldn't be fun) You pay for the loo; men too...again, summer '/ queues etc... On the way back we stopped a little further on at a seconds place...rummaged around, the prices aren't so bad - see photo

Cool spot that if I'm not mistaken might be the most western point of continental Europe. It's a pretty, small fortress with a gleaming lighthouse perched on a shining white building. Importantly there's a nice cafe and clean public toilets (€0,70) and a small gift shop. It's worth stopping for the bathrooms alone but also a great viewpoint over the steep cliffs towering above the ocean. Just be careful, there are no guardrails keeping people away from the vertical drops of several hundred feet. You can also walk around on some paths a bit and there are a few vendors selling crafts and trinkets. We were there on a day with a few sprinkles in late September so had no problem finding parking along the roadside. Worth a short visit.

Stunning views. It took us two hours to get here by bus but it was well worth the trip.

Very impressive! The most western point of Europe! Unlike Americans, Portuguese people do not place warning signs on their cliffs. You can easily access the edges and look over them. There is even a memorial plaque for a German guy which I don't know the story of. I loved this place, even the touristic marketplaces & sausage stand (The last bratwurst before America). The various flowers growing make it a pretty and peaceful place. Go and visit when you are in the Algarve area. Don't forget shoes with thick soles or hikingshoes, because the rocks are hard to walk on.

Now, talking about natural landmarks is always a little bit difficult. Because basically if you see the type quite often you become jaded more or less. I grew up in the Alps - so seeing the sea was always somesthing special to me. And here we go: This Cape is basically as many other capes, but it is great. The cliffs, the waves, the lighthouse, the view, the salt in the air, the "Letzte Bratwurst vor Amerika"... it all makes it special. There is not much specific to see... but the view is gorgeous.