Fort of Santo António de Belixe
Fort of Santo António de Belixe, Military fortress at Cape St. Vincent, Sagres, Portugal
The Fort of Santo António de Belixe stands 86 meters above the Bay of Beliche with a star-shaped polygonal design and defensive batteries facing the sea.
English captain Francis Drake attacked the fort in 1578, causing extensive damage that required reconstruction works lasting until 1632 under Philip III of Portugal.
The fort displays the coat of arms of King Sebastian and contains a chapel that was initially dedicated to Saint Catherine before being renamed to honor Saint Anthony.
The municipality of Vila do Bispo acquired ownership of the fortress in 2012, leading to new preservation efforts and public access management programs.
The Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Algarve conducts ongoing research projects to address structural stability concerns caused by coastal erosion.
Location: Sagres
Website: http://monumentos.pt/Site/APP_PagesUser/SIPA.aspx?id=2892
GPS coordinates: 37.02733,-8.98248
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:05
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