The History Of Fort Of Sao Joao Baptista In The Berlengas

By Author: Marco Paulo
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Which are the popular historic forts at the Berlengas?
 
When you come to the island of Berlengas as a tourist then you will see many kinds of unique attractions here.
 
• Besides seeing the marine wild life and golden sea beaches here you will also appreciate the historic forts like Sao Joao Baptista that have a very unique history.
 
• You can travel to the island of Berlengas from the town of Peniche that is on the other side of the Atlantic sea coast and has a very high popularity due to its successful fishing industry.
 
• So when you reach the island of Berlengas then you can take a tour around its 10 islets within a time of 3 hours with the help of a ferry boatman service.
 
• These 10 islets appear unique due to its rocky landscapes and small caves where marine wildlife creatures reside.
 
The features of Berlenga forts
 
Now when we talk about the historic fort of the Sao Joao Baptista then we will know that they ...
... used to be the personal property of the kings at Portugal during the middle age. These forts were constructed to protect the island of Berlengas from the attack of enemies and intruders.
 
Some of these forts were occupied by the Buddhist monks who used to give shelter those shipmen whose boats and ships got wrecked due to violent sea storms. But now the local government of Portugal have made all these historic forts as places to spend night for tourists.
 
What to see at Berlenga Grande?
 
If you ask us which is the biggest portion of the Berlenga Island then our answer will be Berlenga Grande in Portugal. This is one of the largest portion of the archipelago of the Portugal.
 
If you see more about this place then you will know that it is at 88 meters above the sea level. When you come at this place then you will see 10 islets that have a rocky landscape. You can hire a ferry boatman service who will take you around the Grande of Berlengas within a time of 3 hours.
 
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Marco is providing info about the adventurous Portugal tours including Berlengas islands boat travel.

Marco is providing info about the adventurous Portugal tours including Berlengas islands boat travel.