Cape St Mary

Cape of St. Mary is the southernmost point of mainland Portugal, in the municipality of . It is a point in the smooth curve of a long sandy beach on the . Its coordinates are approximately.
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  • Type: Cape
  • Description: southernmost point of mainland Portugal
  • Also known as: “Cabo de Santa Maria”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cabo de Santa Maria Lighthouse.

Lighthouse
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Faro and Olhão.

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is a city in the region of that is a popular sun destination in the summer, and a base for exploring the surrounding area.

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is a fishing port in the . is a major port and the largest fishing port in the Algarve. It is full of character with Moorish-style houses, an influence from the commercial links with Africa.

Cape St Mary

Latitude
36.96036° or 36° 57′ 37″ north
Longitude
-7.88963° or 7° 53′ 23″ west
Open location code
8C8JX466+44
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3741088506
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
Geo­Names ID
2263502
Wiki­data ID
Q5015746
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Satellite Map

Discover Cape St Mary from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Cape St Mary” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Barro and Farol.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ponto Mais a Sul de Portugal Continental and Praia Naturista Oficial.

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