Castelo de São João do Arade is an old fort in Ferragudo, built to defend the mouth of the Rio Arade River from pirates and invasions. It is situated on a rocky outcrop between Praia da Angrinha and Praia Grande. The fort is now privately owned and not open to the public, but it is a striking and photogenic part of Ferragudo's coastal landscape.

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April 29, 2022

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Very nice sight, but unfortunately only a sight because entering is forbidden. So the Castel has to be walked around if you walk along the shoreline.

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