| Fort of Arrifana | |
|---|---|
Fortaleza da Arrifana | |
| Faro District Near Aljezur in Portugal | |
 Reconstructed entrance to the Arrifana fort | |
| Coordinates | 37°17′47″N 8°52′27″W / 37.29639°N 8.87417°W |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1635 |
| Materials | Stone and mortar |
| Fate | Front entrance and wall restored in 2007 |
The Fort of Arrifana, or Fortress of Arrifana, (Portuguese: Fortaleza da Arrifana)) is situated on the Vicentine Coast of the Algarve region of Portugal, on a promontory close to the town of Aljezur. It was originally constructed in 1635 with the intention of protecting fishing grounds for tuna as well as defending the coast. Its location provides a natural lookout over Arrifana Beach and the Vicentine Coast.[1][2]
- ^ "Fortaleza da Arrifana". Aljezur municipality. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ^ "Forte da Arrifana". Fortalezas.org. Retrieved 11 December 2018.