Castelo

The Atlantic Ocean defines the setting of Castelo — an exposed coast and inland slopes create an extensive parish of dispersed settlements between Sesimbra and Cabo Espichel. At Cabo Espichel, dramatic cliffs surround the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Cape, a long-established pilgrimage site on Portugal’s southwest-facing shore. Above Sesimbra town, the walled Castle of Sesimbra encloses the Church of Santa Maria and recalls the settlement’s medieval defences. Castelo belongs to the municipality of Sesimbra, south of Lisbon, where coastal roads connect the sea-facing headland with quieter inland communities. Find related webcams across Sesimbra and the Lisbon metropolitan area to build a fuller picture of Castelo’s Atlantic surroundings.

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