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Fortaleza de São João Baptista
Attraction· 6 min from marina (498m)
The Fortaleza de São João Baptista is a history-soaked fortress that wraps around the entire perimeter of Monte Brasil, making it one of the most impressive military fortifications in the Azores. Built to protect the strategic port of Angra, it still houses an active Portuguese Armed Forces unit today — a rare living piece of military heritage. Entry is free, and the scale and setting of the place alone make it worth the trip.