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Fort of Pessegueiro

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Fort of Pessegueiro

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Fort of Pessegueiro

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina

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Location: Porto Covo, Setúbal, Portugal

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1. Porto Covo Harbour and Beaches – Porto Covo Bay loop from Porto Covo

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2. Porto Covo Harbour and Beaches – Praia da Ilha do Pessegueiro loop from Porto Covo

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3. Porto Covo Harbour and Beaches – Porto Covo Bay loop from Porto Covo

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Werner K

November 29, 2021

Fort Santo Alberto on Pessegueiro Island and Fort of Nossa Senhora da Queimada near Pessegueiro Beach are a defensive structure built to protect this coast from piracy. The construction of these two forts began in the Philippine period around 1588 but did not finish until 1690 after the restoration of Portuguese independence.
The 1755 earthquake caused considerable damage to this group of forts and although they have been classified as national monuments, they are abandoned.
The fort has no opening hours to the public.
There are fantastic sunsets.

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Wanderhase🐰

June 18, 2023

Fort was closed. But looks very beautiful in the sunset light. Various flowers are blooming all around & just beyond in the sea is another fort on an island called "Forte da Ilha de Dentro". It is part of this national monument. The fortifications on the mainland consist of 2 bulwarks and the moat. In the courtyard of the complex there are still former barracks and a chapel.

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Green-Walker🌳🎒

July 18, 2022

Right next to the fortress there is the opportunity for a small stop, with a great view of the island

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Location: Porto Covo, Setúbal, Portugal

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Fort of Pessegueiro

1. Porto Covo Harbour and Beaches – Porto Covo Bay loop from Porto Covo

2. Porto Covo Harbour and Beaches – Praia da Ilha do Pessegueiro loop from Porto Covo

3. Porto Covo Harbour and Beaches – Porto Covo Bay loop from Porto Covo

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