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Fort of Saint Francis Xavier (Cheese Castle)

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Fort of Saint Francis Xavier (Cheese Castle)

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Fort of Saint Francis Xavier (Cheese Castle)

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Location: Nevogilde, Porto, Portugal

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Top cycling routes to Fort of Saint Francis Xavier (Cheese Castle)

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1. From Ramalde to Catedral da Sé do Porto — circular route

19.9km

01:20

160m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) – Arrábida Bridge loop from Campo 24 de Agosto

27.8km

01:50

220m

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3. Arrábida Bridge – Bidirectional coastal bike path loop from Valadares

51.7km

03:17

460m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Matilde Maini

November 16, 2023

The fort, founded in 1661 or 1662, is located in a dominant position over the Atlantic Ocean, close to the mouth of the Douro River. It is also known as Cheese Castle because it was built on a rounded granite rock, which looks like a cheese.

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Funkymaus🇦🇹

August 3, 2025

Great Fortress

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February 13, 2019

1661 coastal fort, still in use

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Location: Nevogilde, Porto, Portugal

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Fort of Saint Francis Xavier (Cheese Castle)

1. From Ramalde to Catedral da Sé do Porto — circular route

2. Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) – Arrábida Bridge loop from Campo 24 de Agosto

3. Arrábida Bridge – Bidirectional coastal bike path loop from Valadares

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