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Cabo de Sao Vicente headland at Sagres, Portugal

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We travelled to the Cabo de Sao Vicente headland near Sagres in Portugal. Here, in southern Portugal, we found Europe's most south-westerly point. The sea crashes into 75-metre-high cliffs, and one of Europe's most powerful lighthouses sends its light signals across the Atlantic. We also visited the nearby Ponta de Sagres headland. Join us at the dramatic Cabo de Sao Vicente headland and the great sea battles!

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Lisbon in Portugal - 7 attractions

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Lisbon, Portugal, is a charming city of bright and pastel-coloured houses, which are worn and beautiful at the same time. This city is full of nice outdoor cafes and historical sights - a city that we instantly fell in love with! We give you tips on 7 interesting sights in Lisbon!

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Cabo da Roca headland - Europe's westernmost point

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Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of Europe, located 30 km west of Lisbon. Cape Roca, as it is also known, was the end of the world for many before the 15th century - a place with magical views of the Atlantic coast. Take a trip to the end of the world at Cabo da Roca (Cape Roca) and Europe's westernmost point, north of Cascais.

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Concarneau in France - South Brittany

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Welcome to Concarneau in France, in southern Brittany. In the heart of Concarneau you will find Ville Close, the fortified medieval town from the 14th century. This part of the town is built on a small island in the harbour, surrounded by massive ramparts. Coming here is like travelling far back in history.

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The Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in France

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Located on the border between Normandy and Brittany, the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in France is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And indeed it is a special building rising from the sea on the west coast of France. It is said that St Michel the Archangel asked St Aubert to build a chapel on the top of the mountain in 708. Today, you can visit this fascinating building as a tourist.

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Sainte-Mere-Eglise in Normandy

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The Normandy coastline is littered with memorials to the D-Day landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944. One of them is Sainte-Mere-Eglise, where American paratroopers landed early in the morning. One of the paratroopers, John Steele, is particularly memorable because he got stuck in the village's church tower ...

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Honfleur in France - medieval town in Normandy

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Honfleur in France is not far from Le Havre in Normandy, and the road to Honfleur runs along the beautiful Cote d'Alabatre, or Alabaster Coast. This coast is dominated by the white limestone cliffs that have given the coast its name. Honfleur is a medieval town with a charming fishing harbour, where you can buy seafood or sit with the French in a café.

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Malbork Castle in Poland - a medieval knight's castle

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Malbork Castle in Poland is located in the Polish city of the same name. The castle was built by the Teutonic Order in the 14th century and is the largest brick building in Europe. It is a really powerful castle, which you won't want to miss during your visit to Poland.

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20 places to see before you die

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The Huffington Post has listed 20 places to see before you die. "Pick one or pick them all - you can't go wrong" they write. We have visited four of the places so far (marked in bold). Have you visited any of them?

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10 x attractions on the trip

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We've shown you interesting buildings before, and now it's time for other sights. Have you also visited any of these? What did you think? Or do you have any other tips for not-to-be-missed sights?

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