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São Miguel Arcanjo Fort, Nazaré
Visit the impressive São Miguel Arcanjo Fort and contemplate its views over Salgado and Praia do Norte Beaches, in Nazaré, Portugal.
© Celestino Manuel
Located over a rocky spike, you will find São Miguel Arcanjo Fort on your way to Praia do Norte Beach, in the picturesque village of Nazaré, Portugal.
This fort was built in order to protect the beach from Argelian, Moroccan, and Norman pirates. Its latest remodelling was commanded by King João IV in the mid-17th century. This event’s date is engraved above its entrance door.
Barbaçã do Forte de São Miguel viewpoint
© William Paton
The current walls of this prominent military monument were built over the walls of an earlier fort by D. Sebastião in 1577. The changes introduced by João IV correspond to the raising of the strength in fishing in Nazaré.
During the first French invasion (1807-1808), the fort was occupied by Napoleon I’s soldiers. However, the people from Sítio and Pederneira threw them out, becoming a symbol of popular resistance.
In here there is a lighthouse built in 1903 covering 15 miles.
The Barbaçã do Forte de São Miguel viewpoint is located right next to the fort, from where you can have amazing panoramic views. It is surrounded by Salgado Beach in the East and Nazaré in the West.
More information:
Location:
Sítio da Nazaré.
Recommended Excursions:
Mapa Interactivo:
Nazaré
What to see:
- Nossa Senhora da Nazaré Sanctuary
- Capela da Memoria Chapel
- São Miguel Arcanjo Fort
- Miradouro da Pederneira Viewpoint
- Antigos Paços do Concelho da Pederneira City Council
- Grotto do Forno d'Orca
- Norpark Water Park
- Miradouro do Suberco Viewpoint
- Miradouro do Monte Branco Viewpoint
- Capela de Santo António Chapel
- Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos Chapel
- Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora das Areias Church
- Igreja da Misericórdia da Pederneira Church
- Monument à Mulher da Nazaré
- Lagoa de Valado de Frades Lagoon
- Monte de São Brás Hill
Museums:
- Nazaré Museum Dr. Joaquim Manso ( Ethnographic and Archaeological museum)
- Religious Art Museum Rector Luís Nési
- Fisherman House-Museum
- Cultural Centre of Nazaré
Beaches:
What to do:
Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:
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