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2025-08-24 Abandoned buildings at Cabo Espichel📷 Alexkom000, CC BY 4.0
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Cabo Espichel

Sesimbra, Portugal

Views

A windswept cape with a lighthouse, a lonely pilgrimage church and dinosaur footprints on the cliffs. Keep well back from the unfenced edges.

Nearest town
Sesimbra, Portugal
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
38.4150, -9.2163
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cabo Espichel?

Cabo Espichel is in Sesimbra, Portugal, at GPS 38.4150, -9.2163. It is about 31 km from Setúbal.

Can you camp near Cabo Espichel?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Private Camper Site, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Cabo Espichel?

Cabo Espichel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Serra da Arrábida and the Setúbal peninsula.

What is there to see near Cabo Espichel?

Places worth a stop nearby: Portinho da Arrábida (22 km), Cristo Rei (30 km), Belém Tower (31 km) and Jerónimos Monastery (31 km).

When is the best time to visit Cabo Espichel?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)