Cape St Vincent

[Purple]

Hi

I remember when I was younger, my parents took me to Cape St Vincent. At the time I don't think my brother and I really appreciated it! Can anyone tell me if it is worth a visit and any other ideas on places to visit would be great. We are hiring car so we can travel around a bit.

Many thanks

[eviljock]

We went a couple of years ago, it was a great day out. The lighthouse is very impressive and the surrounding area is a bird-watcher's paradise. Lots of lovely beaches within a few minutes drive, we had a picnic on one, sorry can't remember the name.

[EMM]

If you are going in high season go early to avoid the crowds and coach parties.

The fortress headland is ceratinly more interesting than the lighthouse,
Have lunch in Sagres , small harbour, crystal clear water full of fish. quiet beaches.
Stop at Lagos on the way back if time and stamina permits.

[SJ & RE]

We took one of the coach tours which included this place, Sagres, Lagos and a few other places. A long day out but well worth it for a taster. Do vso out of season when prices are cheaper and not so darn hot and stuffy in a coach.

[Phil]

The last time we were at the lighthouse it was closed.That was probably 2 or 3 years ago. Not sure why it was shut as there seemed to be plenty of people there.

[alf1956]

we went over in april&the cliff views are breathtaking!also very interesting was the diference in tempreture from one coastline to the other,when you are right at the point it is only a couple of hundred yardsfrom one coastline to the other&you will feel a difference although only a few degrees but it is noticeable

[Purple]

Hi everyone

Many thanks for all your replies.

We are definitely going to make a trip there. Less then 3 weeks to go - not that i am counting!!!