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Forte do Cão

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Forte do Cão

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    1. View of Vila Praia de Âncora – Forte do Cão loop from Afife

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 3, 2022

    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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      Location: Âncora, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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