If visiting Lisbon don't miss the most westerly point of continental Europe and Portugal. Cabo da Roca can get busy during the weekends and around midday. The wintertime is quiet and summer the busiest time of the year.
View to Cabo da Roca from the back.
To avoid the crowds and for a marvellous atmosphere come here to watch the sunset. During the evening it's less crowded. The scenery is absolutely stunning and picturesque. Gorgeous surroundings during spring when the hills are covered with flower carpets. So there isn't a bad time it is always spectacular here.
Weather Cabo da Roca
View to Cabo da Roca from the Ursa Beach Hike in autumn
Lisbon and the surroundings are great travel destinations throughout the year. Cabo da Roca is windswept frequently. Bring a jacket especially for the evening.
Spring
Day temps in spring are pleasant almost 20°C. Nights are a bit chilly 10°-15°C. We love this season; not hot but warm and almost always sunny. Showers can occur occasionally. The coast is covered in colourful flower carpets.
Summer
Summer temps are around 25°C – 30°C but consider the powerful sun. July and August are the busiest months with tourists and Portuguese spending their vacation in their home country. These are the driest months of the year.
Autumn
September is one of our favourite months; still warm but not any longer too hot, nights are cool on average 16°C. October day temps are still above 20°C and November around 18°C. Rain increases in October, however, the maximum is 80 mm in November. That’s not much. The coastline looks even more spectacular during strong winds and fog.
Winter
In winter the day temps are on average around 15°C, one-digit temps during the night. Precipitation occurs more often, but it’s rare to experience rain the entire day. We’d been at the coast several times in December and January. Often you can even walk barefoot at the beach. The pro; at this season it's quiet and peaceful everywhere except the for the Christmas time.
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Cabo da Roca offers spectacular views. The lighthouse and lookout are extremely popular for tour buses in combination with Sintra. Usually, the last buses leave Cabo da Roca in the afternoon.
View of the lighthouse from the inside.
The "Hop On Hop Off" bus stops here several times a day. Public bus transport is offered as well. Line 403 is going from Sintra to Cascais with a stop at Cabo da Roca. If you wish to watch the sunset a rental car is needed. There is plenty of parking available, although during the busiest season and at weekends you may have to park your car in the distance.
Cabo da Roca has a prominent location.
It was the first lighthouse built in 1772 and got changed in 1842. It is located on cliffs around 150 meters above the sea but not accessible. Cabo da Roca offers tourist information, restaurant, souvenir shop, and facilities to pay for. The stone monument with a cross on top has an inscription with a perfect description of the area "Where the land ends and the sea begins".
3 Top Tips
Ursa Beach
If you are into hiking and you don't mind steep and slippery trails; don't miss Praia da Ursa. Ursa Beach is one of the most beautiful scenic beaches on earth. Unbelievable, this secluded beach is still a hidden gem.
Adraga Beach
Not far away is the small but stunning Adraga Beach located. During low tide in summer several caves are accessible. You get excellent fresh fish here at the restaurant.
Sintra - Monserrate PalaceMonserrate Palace is still a hidden treasure.Combine Cabo da Roca with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sintra. Sintra has so much to offer; you can easily spend days here exploring the history, Capuchos Convent or Monserrate Palace to mention just a view of the many sights.
