Pessegueiro Island, Pessegueiro Island

Name: Pessegueiro Island
Address: Pessegueiro Island, Portugal

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Top attraction, Island, Forts and castles

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Pessegueiro Island, literally island of the Peachtree, is a small island/islet located along the southwest coast of the civil parish of Porto Covo in the municipality of Sines. The island and the adjacent coast are part of Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, but Pessegueiro island is also notable for the 15th-16th century fort located at its centre and Roman ruins along the coast. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1588 (436 years ago)Coordinates: 37°50'1"N, 8°47'52"W

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Nearby attractions include: Church of Porto Covo, Fort of Pessegueiro.

1.3 miN
Church
Church of Porto Covo
33 min walk • Nestled in the charming coastal village of Porto Covo, Portugal, stands a quaint place of worship – the Church of Porto Covo. This modest yet captivating church embodies the traditional Portuguese architectural style, with its whitewashed walls and terracotta roof...
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Forts and castles, Beach, Outdoor activities
Fort of Pessegueiro
14 min walk • Perched on the rocky coastline of Alentejo, Portugal, the Fort of Pessegueiro (Forte do Pessegueiro) is a historical sentinel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This 16th-century fortification stands on the small island of Pessegueiro, just off the shore near the town of...