Cabo da Roca

Cabo da Roca, known as the most western point in Europe was our next to last stop for the day. It was our shortest visit but I think for both of us the highlight of the day. There is something so special about the ocean; seeing it’s vastness, feeling the wind and watching the waves. It definitely beats being stuck in a long line of people slowly walking through an old palace.

The last stop was a town named Cascais which reminded us of Monterey. It is known to be the most expensive place to buy a home in Portugal with houses starting at over a million euros. The town has lots of restaurants, tourist shops and street vendors. I think if we were able to have a seafood dinner it would have been great but time, our schedule bus tour, did not allow for it.Read more