Things to Know About São João Baptista

If you are visiting the islands of Berlengas in the long way at Portugal then you might ask us where to stay and take rest during night hours. Well in this concern we want to suggest that the Fortress of São João Baptista can be a good option. It is located at the western coast of Portugal.

When you come to the island of Berlengas then you will see that this fortress has many unique features. This fortress is located at a distance of 17 kms at the Berlengas island from the coast of Peninche that is very much popular in the country of Portugal. It has been seen that this fortress was made and established before the year of 1500 A.D in the long way.

The features of Fortress of São João Baptista

We have come to know that the Fortress of São João Baptista was made by king D. Sebasto during the year 1572. This fortress has many kinds of defensive features to keep it safe from the attack of enemies and intruders. You can see that it has a good preparation for battlement. Till the middle of 17th century this fortress was one of the best in the entire Europe besides at the country of Portugal.

Even before 17th century the royal dynasty of king Philips constructed the fort of São Tiago where many measurements were taken for its defense. Now when you come to these forts then you can visit its internal structures and see how they look so marvelous.

Visit the entire Berlengas with a tourist guide

When you want to see all the marvelous things about the Berlenga Grande in Portugal then you will realize that you will need a tourist guide. Just reach at this spot with him on a ferry boating service.

He will make you to go around the entire islets of Berlengas within a time of 3 hours.  You will see that Berlengas islets are located near the beaches of Atlantic Ocean at a distance of 17 kms from the coast of Peninche that is having a flourishing fishing industry.

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