São João do Arade Fortress, Lagoa

Discover the São João de Arade Fortress in Ferragudo, Lagoa.

São João do Arade Fortress
© Celestino Manuel

The São João do Arade Fortress or fort is located on top of a promontory between the beaches of Praia Angrinha and Grande, in the quiet fishing village of Ferragudo, just in front of Portimão.

This fortress worked along with the Santa Catarina de Ribamar one, in Portimão, to defend the mouth of the river.

From the early XX century, the castle became private property and is currently well preserved and restored, with a vast garden property of the Pereira Coutinho family.

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Location:

Ferragudo, Lagoa, Algarve.

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