Fortress of Cacela, Vila Real de Santo António

Name: Fortress of Cacela
Address: Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal

#2 among attractions in Vila Real de Santo António

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The Fortress of Cacela (Portuguese: Fortaleza de Cacela is a fortress in the civil parish of Vila Nova de Cacela, municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, in the southeastern Portuguese district of Faro. ()

Local name: Fortaleza de Cacela Coordinates: 37°8'21"N, 7°35'38"W

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Fortress of Cacela – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle of Tavira, Praia de Cacela Velha, Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo, Praia da Terra Estreita.

3.3 miW
Lookout, Church, Forts and castles
Castle of Tavira, Tavira
85 min walk • The Castle of Tavira is a medieval castle located in the parish of Santiago, Tavira municipality, Faro district of Portugal.
2.5 miE
Beach
Praia de Cacela Velha
63 min walk • Praia de Cacela or Cacela Velha beach, also called Praia da Fábrica is a beach that is located at the western end of the old Cacela Peninsula, south of the historic village of Cacela Velha. It is integrated in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa.
3.3 miW
Church
Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo, Tavira
85 min walk • Igreja de Santa Maria do Castelo is a church in Tavira, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument. It is believed this church was built in the 13th century after the Reconquista of the city of Tavira from Moors. The church was built as an initiative of the Order of Santiago by D.
3.7 miSW
37°5'56"N • 7°38'22"W
Praia da Terra Estreita, Tavira
96 min walk • Beach, Outdoor activities
3.3 miW
Church
Igreja da Misericórdia de Tavira, Tavira
84 min walk • Igreja da Misericórdia de Tavira is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
3.3 miW
Church
Igreja de Santiago, Tavira
86 min walk • The Santiago Church is a church located in the parish of Santiago, in the city of Tavira, near the castle of this city.
1.9 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Forte do Rato
50 min walk • Forte de Santo Antônio de Tavira, also known as Forte do Rato or Forte da Ilha das Lebres, is located east of the site of Quatro Águas, at the mouth of the Gilão River, near the bar of the city of Tavira, in the District of Faro, Portugal.
5.2 miSW
Scenic white-sand beaches with clear water
Tavira Island
134 min walk • Tavira Island is a haven for nature lovers, with its unspoiled landscapes and diverse ecosystems. Visitors can explore the island's sandy dunes, salt marshes, and lagoons, which are home to a rich variety of plant and animal species.
2.4 miE
Island
Cacela Island, Tavira
61 min walk • Cacela Island is a sandy barrier island at the mouth of the Ria Formosa in the Algarve region of mainland Portugal. It was part of a peninsula up to the autumn of 2010, when as a result of storm action, the sea cut the peninsula and turned its westernmost part into an island.

Fortress of Cacela, Vila Real de Santo António

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Fortress of Cacela – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)