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Forte de Âncora

#364 among destinations in Portugal

Forts and castles
Forte de Âncora

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The Âncora Fort, also referred to as Lagarteira Fort, is located in the former place of Lagarteira, now the town and parish of Vila Praia de Âncora, in the municipality of Caminha, district of Viana do Castelo, in Portugal.

On a rocky outcrop on the right bank of the mouth of the Âncora River, in a dominant position over the beach, it defended that port and fishing village, assisting in the defense of the fortress of Caminha.

Coordinates: 41°48'55"N, 8°52'5"W
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Viana do CasteloPortugal

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Forte de Âncora – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ponte de Vilar de Mouros, Igreja Matriz de Caminha, Fort of Lagarteira, Forte da Ínsua.

  • ponte de vilar de mouros6.4 miNE
  • igreja matriz de caminha4.6 miN
  • fort of lagarteira caminha4.2 miN
  • forte da insua3 miN

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