Forte da Meia Praia

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Meia Praia Fort, originally known as São Roque Fort or Meia Praya Fort, is a military monument located in the Meia Praia area in the municipality of Lagos, Portugal. Built in the 17th century to defend the bay of Lagos, it was badly damaged in the 1755 earthquake and rebuilt at the end of that century. Later it ceased to have military functions, and was used as a post for the Fiscal Guard.

Coordinates: 37°7'3"N, 8°38'50"W

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Forte da Meia Praia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alto Golf and Country Club, Fort of Ponta da Bandeira, Mercado de Escravos, Castle of Lagos.

3.2 miE
Golf
Alto Golf and Country Club, Portimão
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1.7 miSW
City wall, Battlefield
Fort of Ponta da Bandeira, Lagos
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1.8 miSW
Museum
Mercado de Escravos, Lagos
45 min walk • Nestled in the historical coastal city of Lagos, Portugal, the Mercado de Escravos holds a somber yet significant place in the annals of history as the first European slave market. This unassuming building, located in the picturesque Praça Infante Dom Henrique, is a...
1.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Castle of Lagos, Lagos
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2 miSW
37°5'51"N • 8°40'26"W
Pro Putting Garden, Lagos
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Monuments and statues, Church
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3.1 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place
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3.1 miE
Locality
Alvor
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1.8 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
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2.9 miSW
Lookout, Geologic formation, Park
Ponta da Piedade, Lagos
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3.6 miNE
Memorial
Roman ruins of Quinta da Abicada
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