Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo
| Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo | |
|---|---|
Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo | |
| Oeste region Near Nazaré in Portugal | |
View of the fort from the south | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Bastion fort |
| Owner | Portuguese Ministry of National Defence |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | Good |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 39°36′16″N 9°05′07″W / 39.60444°N 9.08528°W |
| Site history | |
| Battles/wars | French invasion of Portugal, 1807; Portuguese Civil War, 1833-34 |
The Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo (St. Michael the Archangel) is situated in Nazaré, Oeste region of Portugal. It was first constructed in 1577 but has undergone remodeling and expansion on several occasions since then. The fort is a popular tourist site, particularly because of its proximity to a surfing area famous for the height of its waves. It now functions as both a lighthouse and a museum, which is devoted in part to surfing.