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Forte dos Reis Magos (Caniço)

🏘️ Santa Cruz · Caniço · Caniço de Baixo

In the parish of Caniço, beside Reis Magos beach and its hotel zone, a small square 18th-century fort — a guardhouse facing the land, a terrace facing the sea — that protected the coastal population from pirates and corsairs for decades. A terrace open to the Atlantic, close to the Garajau Partial Nature Reserve. Closed for maintenance: admire it from outside until it reopens.

  • 18th century, square plan
  • Closed for maintenance
  • Next to Reis Magos beach
  • Garajau reserve nearby
GPS
32.64478, -16.82811
🧭 Getting there
The place stands in the locality of Caniço de Baixo, parish of Caniço (Santa Cruz).
Services within 1.5 km3

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