Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo, in Nazaré

Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo, in Nazaré

The Fort of Saint Michael the Archangel, also referred to as the Nazareth Morro do Forte or simply Forte da Nazaré, is located in the village, parish and county of Nazaré, Portugal. It stands in a dominant position on the beach of Nazaré, famous and traditional fishing spot, sanctuary and resort on the Portuguese coast. […]

Nazaré, The Seaside Resort of Costa da Prata

Nazaré, The Seaside Resort of Costa da Prata

Nazaré is a town and a municipality in subregion Oeste and Leiria District, in Portugal. It is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Silver Coast, Costa de Prata, Portugal. The municipal holiday is September 8 with the Festas da Nazaré a religious and profane festival with processions, bullfights, fireworks, folk dancing and a fair. The town consists of three neighbourhoods: Praia (along the […]

Fort of São João Baptista, Fort of the Berlenga Grande, in Peniche

Fort of São João Baptista, Fort of the Berlenga Grande, in Peniche

The Fort of São João Baptista das Berlengas, or simply known as the Fort of the Berlengas, is located off western coast of Portugal, on the largest island of the archipelago of the Berlengas, in the municipality of Peniche in Oeste region. The fortification belonged to a group of defensive military structures meant to protect the municipality located on the coast.   […]

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