Forte da Meia Praia, Military fort in São Gonçalo de Lagos, Portugal.
The fort features a quadrangular layout with defensive walls positioned on a small hill overlooking the Meia Praia beach and Atlantic waters.
Built between 1674 and 1675 under Governor Nuno da Cunha de Ataíde, the fort protected Lagos Bay from maritime threats during the reign of King Afonso VI.
The structure represents Portuguese coastal fortification architecture, displaying similar design elements to other Algarve defensive structures of the period.
The National Republican Guard maintains the fort, which remains accessible for visitors interested in exploring its military heritage and coastal views.
The fort sustained extensive damage during the 1755 earthquake and tsunami, leading to a lengthy reconstruction that altered its original defensive capabilities.
Location: São Gonçalo de Lagos
Operator: Guarda Nacional Repúblicana (Antiga Guarda Fiscal)
GPS coordinates: 37.11746,-8.64734
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:22
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