About the race
Find out everything about the End of Europe Race, taking place on Sunday, 25 January.
ABOUT THE RACE
The Most Beautiful Race in Portugal
For more than three decades, the End of Europe Race has inspired thousands of athletes to push their limits along a stunning route between the mountains and the sea.
Com 17 km de pura superação, a prova liga a histórica vila de Sintra ao ponto mais ocidental da Europa, o emblemático Cabo da Roca a decorrer no domingo, dia 25 de janeiro.
Renowned for both its beauty and its difficulty, it stands as a true symbol of Portugal’s sporting spirit.
“There can hardly be a more beautiful race.”
Departure
Sintra - Duche Tour
Sintra has long been a royal sanctuary. Its wooded landscape, filled with palaces and pastel-coloured estates, provides the perfect setting for the start of this iconic race.
The National Palace of Sintra, in Moorish and Manueline style, stands out for its two dazzling identical chimneys and its beautifully detailed tiles.
The 19th-century Pena Palace, located on top of the hill, is known for its extravagant architecture and breathtaking views.
The race begins just after the Sintra Train Station, near the Sintra Town Hall building, on Volta do Duche Street.
This street leads through the historic centre of Sintra and is full of surprises: the famous Queijadas de Sapa pastry shop, the entrance to the Anjos Teixeira Museum, the Liberty Park, and the Moorish Fountain. Along the way, visitors can also find temporary exhibitions, local craft fairs and artists displaying their work.
Cabo da Roca
Arrival
Cabo da Roca
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Portugal and continental Europe. It is located in the parish of Colares, in the municipality of Sintra, within the Lisbon district. The site is open to visitors, who can reach a viewpoint area situated 140 metres above sea level.
The cape marks the western edge of the Sintra mountain range, dramatically descending towards the Atlantic Ocean.
Its geographical coordinates are N 38º46’51”, W 9º30’2”.
The Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões described it as the place “where the land ends and the sea begins” (Os Lusíadas, Canto III).
A stone monument with a commemorative plaque marks this unique geographic feature. The local flora is diverse and, in many cases, includes unique species that have been the subject of various scientific studies in areas such as geomorphology and ecology.
The site features a lighthouse (Cabo da Roca Lighthouse) and a small tourist shop. It is part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, easily accessible and one of the most visited tourist spots in Portugal.
On Sundays, it is common to see gatherings of motorcyclist groups enjoying the scenic route to this iconic destination.
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