Fortaleza de Sao Jose da Ponta Grossa

The island of Santa Catarina has a defense system consisting of three forts that formed a triangle at the entrance of the North Baa, to protect the territory against possible invaders. Two of them located on these islands are accessible by boat: the Fortress of Santo António de Ratones on the island of Ratones, and the Fortress of Santa Cruz de Anhatomirim on the island of Anhatomirim. The third is in the north of the island of Santa Catarina 25km from the center of Florianópolis and can be accessed easily by car, bus or on foot. The Fortaleza da Ponta Grossa is located on the road to Praia do Forte, with access from International jurer Beach Street by Jos Cardoso de Oliveira, beginning shortly after the P12 Club.