Cape St. Vincent Cape St. Vincent is next to the Sagres Point on the Vincentine Coast of southern Portugal. Cape St. Vincent was considered sacred grounds in the Neolithic era. Ancient Greeks called it the Land of Serpents and dedicated a temple to Heracles. The Romans called it their Holy Promontory. Cape St. Vincent was a magical place where the sunset appeared larger. The cape was named after Iberian deacon St. Vincent who had a shrine built over his grave. |