Fuerte de San Luis, Military fortress in Puerto Real, Spain.
Fuerte de San Luis is a military fortress positioned at the entrance of the Trocadero channel, built with stone walls to monitor and defend naval passages. The structure displays the characteristic features of Spanish coastal defenses from the 18th century, with angular bastions designed to maximize firepower coverage.
The fortress was built in the 18th century to counter naval threats in the region. It became a strategic point during international conflicts affecting Spain's southern coast in the early 19th century.
The fort remains demonstrate the military engineering techniques of Spanish coastal defenses, reflecting the architectural principles of the period.
Access is via the coastal path from Puerto Real, where the ruins remain partially exposed. Sturdy footwear is recommended due to uneven ground and weathered sections of stonework.
The fortress fell to French forces in 1823 during the Battle of Trocadero, an event that led to the end of Spain's liberal government.
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