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São João do Arade Castle

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Location: Ferragudo, Algarve, Portugal

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1. Praia dos Caneiros – Ferragudo Historic Center loop from Pintandinho

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2. Ponta do Altar Lighthouse – Caneiros Beach loop from Ferragudo

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3. Ferragudo Historic Center – Castelo de São João do Arade loop from Ferragudo

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Naxxos

April 16, 2018

Above the beach of Ferragudo rises a picturesque fort that is privately owned.

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Niek 🇳🇱

September 30, 2025

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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thatsmirkoalright

April 29, 2022

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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1. Praia dos Caneiros – Ferragudo Historic Center loop from Pintandinho

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