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   Monuments

   Forte de Alqueidão

   The fort of Alqueidão is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the region. From here, there is a breathtaking view over the whole of the Atlantic coastline (the Berlengas islands, Serra de Sintra, Serra da Arrábida, the River Tagus and (...)

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   Hotel accommodation

   Forte de Gaia Hotel Porto

   
   
   Telephone: +351 220 157 540
   E-mail: info@thelodgehotel.pt
   Website: http://www.thelodgehotel.pt
   

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   Monuments

   Forte de Leça da Palmeira

   The Leça da Palmeira Fortress, also known as the Matosinhos Castle or the Fortress of Nossa Senhora das Neves (Our Lady of Purity), was built after Portugal regained independence in 1640. It belonged to a chain of coastal fortresses making up a line (...)

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   Monuments

   Forte de Milfontes

   From its rocky pedestal, the fort opens onto a draw-bridge; the moat is filled with flowers, ivy climbs up the walls and the inside has the appearance of a manor-house. It was built at the suggestion of Massai (16-17C).

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   Monuments

   Forte de Nossa Senhora da Graça ou de Lippe

   This fort is situated little more than a kilometre to the north of the fortress of Elvas and stands on the top of an imposing rocky outcrop. It is a true masterpiece of 18C European military architecture and is outstandingly beautiful.

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   Monuments

   Forte de Nossa Senhora da Guia

   The fort is located by the side of the road leading to Guincho, isolated and protected by a fence. Much still remains of its original construction - a gateway with an inscription and the royal coat of arms.

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   Monuments

   Forte de Nossa Senhora das Mercês de Catalezete

   The fort was subjected to a fierce battering by the waves caused by the hurricanes of 1941 and yet another of the embrasures for its cannons fell from the already ruined right flank of the battery. This was restored when the coast road (Estrada (...)

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   Monuments

   Forte de Nossa Senhora do Porto Salvo ou da Giribita

   Originally known as the Guincho battery, the name which was then given to this rocky headland, the fort began to be known as Giribita from the 19C onwards. Later it became known as Nossa Senhora do Porto Salvo.

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   Monuments

   Forte de Paçô

   This fort was built right on the edge of the beach, only a few metres from the sea, which comes up to its walls in winter.

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    Monuments

    Forte de S.Sebastião

    This defensive structure was built in the 17th century and was part of a set of ramparts that surrounded the town, some parts of which are still visible between the houses.

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