Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Carvoeiro

Name: Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha
Address: Carvoeiro, Portugal
Telephone: +351 965 041 785

#2 among attractions in Carvoeiro

Top attraction, Beach, Forts and castles

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Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Carvoeiro

Facts and practical information

The Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha is a medieval castle situated in the civil parish of Porches, in the municipality of Lagoa in Portuguese Algarve. Inside the fort is the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Rocha, of uncertain date. ()

Local name: Forte de Nossa Senhora da Rocha Built: VIII centuryCoordinates: 37°5'44"N, 8°23'12"W

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Carvoeiro Portugal

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+351 965 041 785

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Day trips

Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zoomarine Algarve, Aquaparque Slide & Splash, Vale de Milho Golf Par 3 course, Praia do Carvalho.

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