Forte do Cão
This small fort was built by Dom Pedro II in the 17th century to protect the coast from Spanish attacks during the Restoration War. It features a star-shaped layout and four single-elevation bastions.
- Easy external parking
- Castles & Fortresses
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Monuments near Forte do Cão
Gravuras Rupestres de Lanhelas
The megalithic archeological site, consisting of a set of Bronze age slabs, where stands out the Slab of Focaccia.
Cruzeiro Paroquial de Moledo
Baroque crossroads cruise with a sundial in the forend. The cross has a representation of the Lord and of Nossa Senhora da Conceição. This cruise has great sim…
Cruzeiro de Venade
Baroque cruise, in the Centre of the town, near the parish church, with representations of the evangelists and with a Latin cross with a representation of the …
Mosteiro de São João D'Arga
Located in Serra D'Arga, this monastery dedicated to Saint John the Baptist presents itself. Currently, the chapel is only open to hikers on feast days.
Cruzeiro das Laboradas
18th century architecture cruise, surmounted by a Latin cross, which, on the front face, has the image of Christ crucified.
