Castle of Alcantarilha — Forgotten History, Armacao de Pera, Portugal

Forgotten History

Castle of Alcantarilha

Armacao de Pera, Portugal

The Castle of Alcantarilha located in the civil parish of Alcantarilha within the Silves municipality of Portugal's Algarve region, is a medieval fortress. Now in ruins, this little-known monument was historically used to protect the local village and surrounding areas from attacks by North African pirates.

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Armacao de Pera, Portugal
Coordinates
37.12830, -8.34566
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q5050359

What is Castle of Alcantarilha?

Castle of Alcantarilha is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Alfanzina Lighthouse, Castle of Silves, Fort of Our Lady of the Incarnation, Ponta do Altar Lighthouse.

Where is Castle of Alcantarilha?

Castle of Alcantarilha is in Armacao de Pera, Portugal. Coordinates: 37.12830, -8.34566.

How do I get to Castle of Alcantarilha?

Castle of Alcantarilha is at Armacao de Pera, Portugal (37.12830, -8.34566). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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