ArchitectureHistory

Forte do Caniçal

Ordered to be built in the 1st quarter of the 18th century, after a pirate landing in that village. In 1758, João de Morais Perestrelo was the captain of this fort. It was located on the cove.

People mentioned in this article

João de Morais Perestrelo
Captain

Years mentioned in this article

1758
Captain João de Morais Perestrelo
18th century
Construction of the fort

Locations mentioned in this article

Caniçal
Village