Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia

The Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia is located in Cascais, Lisbon District in Portugal. It was built during the Portuguese Restoration War, becoming operational in 1646.

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Type: Fort
Description: building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
Address: Av. Nossa Senhora do Cabo 939

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Guia Lighthouse and Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos.

Guia Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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The Guia lighthouse is an active Portuguese lighthouse located at Cabo da Guia, about 2 km west of the centre of Cascais. It is an octagonal tower in white masonry with a red lantern that has a range of 18 nautical miles. Guia Lighthouse is situated 520 metres east of Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia.

Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos

Fort

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The Fort of São Jorge is located on the coastal highway EN 247, near the Oitavos dunes, in the parish and municipality of Cascais, Lisbon district, Portugal. Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos is situated 1½ km west of Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia.

Boca do Inferno

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Boca do Inferno is a chasm located in the seaside cliffs close to the Portuguese city of Cascais, in the District of Lisbon. The seawater has access to the deep bottom of the chasm and vigorously strikes its rocky walls, making it a popular tourist attraction. Boca do Inferno is situated 2 km east of Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia.