Battle of Salga

Battle of Salga
Part of War of the Portuguese Succession

Monument erected to mark the Battle of Salga
Date25 July 1581
Location38°36′56″N 27°5′51″W / 38.61556°N 27.09750°W / 38.61556; -27.09750
Result Victory for António, Prior of Crato
Belligerents
Portugal Portuguese loyal to António, Prior of Crato
 France
Spain Spain
Portugal Portuguese loyal to Philip I
Commanders and leaders
Portugal Ciprião de Figueiredo Spain Pedro de Valdez
Strength
6,000 troops 8 galleons
1 patache
1 caravel
1,000 troops
Casualties and losses
approx. 100 approx. 500

The Battle of Salga occurred on 25 July 1581, around the Bay of Salga and along the coastal part of the parish of Vila de São Sebastião, on the island of Terceira in the Portuguese Azores, between Spanish and Portuguese forces. The latter, in the name of António, Prior of Crato, successfully defended the island against the personal union with the Spanish crown during the War of the Portuguese Succession.