Beliche cove marks the meeting point between southern and western Portugal, a setting where the sea and cliffs seem to clash. High above stands the Fort of Santo António de Belixe, a guardian of centuries and storms. Built before the 16th century, it survived attacks, reconstructions, and the 1755 earthquake, later being reborn as an inn.

Nearby, the chapel of Santa Catarina, commissioned by Prince Henry the Navigator, serenely watches over the abyss. The views? Breathtaking: the Atlantic and the cliffs merge in a spectacle of pure grandeur.

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May 31, 2023

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The economic importance of the fishermen's frame, in Beliche Bay, led to the construction of a fortress with the main purpose of protecting the fishermen from attacks by pirates and …

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July 15, 2025

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Also known as the Fortaleza de Beliche, this historic fortress is located on the high cliffs of Cabo de São Vicente, near Sagres, in the Algarve, Portugal. It stands approximately 86 meters above sea level and was built to protect the bay of Beliche from pirates and corsairs.

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1. From Sagres to Cabo de São Vicente — route on the Costa Vicentina

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2. Cape St. Vincent – View of Cabo de São Vicente loop from Vale Santo

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3. Cape St. Vincent – View of Cabo de São Vicente loop from Cape St. Vincent

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190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Sagres, Algarve, Portugal

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