The Top 5 Castles around Matosinhos
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, …
Last updated: September 25, 2025
On this beach, you can see a fortress from the Middle Ages and, obviously, it is possible to bathe, sunbathe or simply relax. A good place to come with family, …
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Forte de Sao Francisco Xavier: Located near the beach. The fort is known as Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle). The name refers to the shape of the granite boulders of …
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Was built in 1651 and, together with the fortresses of São João da Foz and São Francisco Xavier (Castelo do Queijo), formed part of the defensive line of the city …
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These harbor fortifications were begun in 1638 to build - as protection against corsairs and pirates
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It's a small museum inside the commandos, army
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