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Cape Roca


View of Cape Roca. ()

Cape Roca (Cabo da Roca) in Portugal some 40 km from Lisbon is the westernmost point of continental Europe and a popular tourist attraction.

Its coordinates are 38' 47' North, 9' 30' West, 140 m above sea level, as evidenced by the inscription on a stone plaque at the site. There is also a lighthouse at the cape.