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Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
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Completed between 1679 and 1690, the Fort was used to guard Lagos by protecting the river mouth from attack. In the 1600´s the coast was under regular attack of pirates and corsairs, in addition to the Spanish who bombarded the Algarve during the Portuguese Restoration War (1640–1668). This led to…
Also called the 'Fort of the Flag' is a maritime fortification of the XVII century. One enters the Fort by a drawbridge and through its gate of arms with stonework. Inside there is a chapel, lined with tiles. It is worth a visit to look at the bay of Lagos. Next door is the beautiful Batata Beach…
The Fort of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, or Flag, is the main preserved structure of the extensive process of fortification of the city of Lagos during the seventeenth century. Restored to National Independence in 1640, and reinstated the military government of the Algarve province in Lagos,…
Fortaleza Ponta da Bandeira is a small military fortress, located at end of Avenida dos Descobrimentos. It was constructed at the end of the 17th century at the mouth of the river, to defend the city of Lagos from attack by enemy boats entering the bay. Today the fort is used for exhibitions and…