Cape of Saint Vincent
The
most South Westerly point of Europe, which from time immemorial
until the end of the pre-christian period,was a point of worship
to the setting sun and its deities. Abundant remains of
pre-historic obelisks in the region testify to the fact, that even
during the pre-Roman era, the area was a point of worship.
The
Cape was dedicated to the deity to Saturn as early as the 6th
Century B.C. With it's coastline of rugged cliffs constantly
beaten by the relentless breakers of the Atlantic Ocean, the area
was considered frightening by many. The writer, Estraban, alleged
that one was not allowed to offer sacrifices nor overnight at this
most South-Westerly point of Europe as it was occupied by the Gods
and the Sagres' populace believed that the sun emitted a noise
when it set each day.
