Viewpoint
Ponta da Piedade
Lagos, Portugal
Golden sea cliffs with arches and stacks just outside Lagos.
Viewpoint · Portugal · Algarve
Cabo de Sao Vicente
A lighthouse on high cliffs at Europe's south-western corner.
Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Cabo de Sao Vicente matters
Cabo de Sao Vicente is the south-western tip of continental Europe, with a lighthouse on dramatic cliffs. It is a popular place to watch the sunset, when the crowds gather. Winds can be fierce, so bring a jacket even on a warm day, and keep well back from the cliff edge.
Talking points
- A lighthouse stands on the cliffs.
- Sunset draws crowds.
- Expect wind.
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