Know the interesting history of Fort of São João Baptista

When you come to the island of Berlengas then you might see the Fort of São João Baptista in the long way. Thus you will discover many facts about this fort. This fort was constructed during the year 1721. This fort was made after the last 3 forts that were constructed by the Europeans. You might also see that this fort is also well known as the Fort of the Berlengas.

It is located at the western sea coast of the Portugal. This is one of the largest forts of the entire Berlengas Island. Here when you come as a tourist then you will see that this fort has many defensive features in the long way. In this way you will see that now this fort has been converted into a tourist hotel with 20 rooms and one common kitchen. As a tourist you can spend night hours here.

How did the construction of Fort of São João Baptista start?

So many rulers during the middle age have contributed well to make the Fort of São João Baptista. First of all King Manuel who ruled Portugal made orders to make this fort during the year 1502.

Later on some parts of this fort were used by some monks who made monasteries to help those ship men who had lost their way while traveling by the sea route. Even those persons whose ships got wrecked in the sea thunder storm used to take refuge here.

How to enjoy the trip of Berlengas?

If you come on Berlengas trip as a tourist then you will see that here you can see the bright and beautiful glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean. While you come here then you will see that Berlengas is a nice spot that is located on the other side of the sea coast of Peniche.

Just come here and see all things that are having a high attraction like the rocky landscapes and eye catching wild life. In most cases you will see that the best bird species of Portugal are being preserved.