A castle was built there in the Muslim period. The current structure was built between 1770 and 1794. Located within the boundaries of the Nature Park of Ria Formosa and Rede Natura 2000 sectorial plan, it was included in the Special Protection Zone of Cacela Velha and designated as a Sítio de Interesse Comunitário for Ria Formosa and Castro Marim.
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Address: Faro, Portugal
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