The Fort of São Domingos da Baralha or Forte da Baralha is located next to Praia da Baleeira, between Cabo Espichel and Sesimbra, in the District of Setúbal, Portugal. It was built in the 17th century, as part of the kingdom's defensive strategy implemented by D. João IV, and was begun during the reign of D. Afonso VI, thus contributing to the protection and surveillance of the coast.

Considered at the time to be the first defence of the Arrábida coast, this fort is currently abandoned and in ruins.

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November 24, 2021

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1. View of the Arrábida coast – Cape Espichel Lighthouse loop from Forte de São Domingos da Baralha

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2. View of the Arrábida coast – Chã dos Navegantes Trail loop from Sesimbra

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3. Hermitage of Memory – View of the Arrábida coast loop from Fetais

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570m

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Location: Sesimbra (Castelo), Setúbal, Portugal

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1. View of the Arrábida coast – Cape Espichel Lighthouse loop from Forte de São Domingos da Baralha

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3. Hermitage of Memory – View of the Arrábida coast loop from Fetais

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