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Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende e Farol

Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende e Farol

Recommended by 255 hikers out of 268

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Natural do Litoral Norte

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Location: Marinhas, Braga, Portugal

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1. Mouth of the Cávado River loop from Ofir

6.51km

01:39

10m

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

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2. Hiking loop from Esposende

8.25km

02:06

20m

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

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3. Hiking loop from Cepães

8.07km

02:03

20m

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

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Claudia Aguilar González

September 15, 2022

This fortress was built between 1669 and 1702 and was declared a Site of Public Interest in 1982. It can currently be visited but as there are no maintenance services, it is in a state of complete abandonment.

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Julie

February 12, 2022

"The fort is a small star-shaped bulwark with an artillery battery.

The building dates back to the 16th century and was built by D. Pedro II, who ensured that construction continued into the next century.

This fortress protected the mouth of the Cávado until the French invasions (19th century).

Currently you can also see the Esposende lighthouse, located in the fort.

It consists of a 15 meter high, cylindrical red iron tower sitting on a concrete base and capped at the top by a flare with a range of 20 nautical miles.

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DiefenbachA🍎

September 30, 2022

Esposende Lighthouse

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Location: Marinhas, Braga, Portugal

Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende e Farol

1. Mouth of the Cávado River loop from Ofir

2. Hiking loop from Esposende

3. Hiking loop from Cepães

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