Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
![Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
Place: Lagos
Photo: Arquivo Turismo de Portugal Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
Place: Lagos
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Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
Monuments
Lying beyond the city’s walls, the Fortress of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França is more commonly known as the Ponta da Bandeira Fort.
Built late on in the 17th century, it completed the defences of Lagos. The entranceway is by drawbridge over a moat. Given it was one of the later defensive strongholds built in Lagos, the Fortress is also one of the best preserved.
The complex includes within it a chapel dedicated to Saint Barbara and tiling dating to the late 18th century. Fully restored in the 1960s, this landmark gives a clear impression of the naval fortifications of old Lagos.
Now, it is home to one of the most traditional celebrations of Lagos: the 29th Swim. Once undertaken for reasons of purification, the council’s people would all proceed to go for a swim in the sea at midnight on August 29th. The tradition has survived while now somewhat more high profile with live music and much good regional cuisine.
Inside the Fort, the barracks are given over to art exhibitions and a small restaurant does a good job at evoking the ambience of times gone by.
And, to cap it all, the Fortress provides magnificent panoramic views over the city and the sea below.
Built late on in the 17th century, it completed the defences of Lagos. The entranceway is by drawbridge over a moat. Given it was one of the later defensive strongholds built in Lagos, the Fortress is also one of the best preserved.
The complex includes within it a chapel dedicated to Saint Barbara and tiling dating to the late 18th century. Fully restored in the 1960s, this landmark gives a clear impression of the naval fortifications of old Lagos.
Now, it is home to one of the most traditional celebrations of Lagos: the 29th Swim. Once undertaken for reasons of purification, the council’s people would all proceed to go for a swim in the sea at midnight on August 29th. The tradition has survived while now somewhat more high profile with live music and much good regional cuisine.
Inside the Fort, the barracks are given over to art exhibitions and a small restaurant does a good job at evoking the ambience of times gone by.
And, to cap it all, the Fortress provides magnificent panoramic views over the city and the sea below.
Contacts
Address:
Cais da Solaria
8600-645 Lagos
8600-645 Lagos
Telephone:
+351 282 761 410
Guided Tours
9.30am-12.30pm / 2pm-5pm; Closed on Mondays
Disabled access
Accessible route to the entrance:
- Total
Accessible entrance:
- Total
Reception area suitable for people with special needs
Accessible circulation inside:
- Total
Accessible information:
- Information panels
Care skills:
- Motor disability
Support products/services available:
- Motor disability