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Forte do Cão

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Forte do Cão

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    January 3, 2022

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    With the end of the War of Restoration (1640-1668), it was one of four fortresses built on the coast between Caminha and Viana do Castelo with the aim of strengthening the defense of the Atlantic coast of Alto Minho against a possible attack by the Spanish Marine.
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    One of the few coastal fortresses that was open to explore the interior, with great views of the coast from the top

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    1. Pine Forest near Moledo – Forest Trail in Litoral Norte loop from Âncora-Praia

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