Fort Almonte

Fort Almonte is a Spanish-era coastal fortification located in Poblacion, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, northern Mindanao, Philippines. Built during the Spanish colonial period as part of the defense system along Iligan Bay, the fort served to protect settlements from maritime raids. Today the site consists of preserved stone ruins and remnants of walls. It is recognized as a local historical landmark reflecting the colonial military heritage of Lanao del Norte and the early history of Bacolod municipality.

Visitors can expect to see the stone ruins and remaining wall sections of the historic coastal fort located in the town center near the shoreline of Iligan Bay. The site is an open, outdoor historical landmark with a simple, quiet setting surrounded by the town proper. There are no extensive intact structures, but the ruins, historical markers and coastal surroundings provide a brief sightseeing and photography stop focused on local history.

Built during the Spanish colonial period in the 19th century as part of the Spanish fortification network along the northern Mindanao coast and Iligan Bay. The fort was established to defend the settlement of Bacolod and nearby coastal communities from maritime raids and to secure Spanish presence in the region. It represents colonial military architecture of the era and the early settlement history of Bacolod, which was formerly part of Kolambugan.

The fort is a recognized local historical landmark for the municipality of Bacolod, reflecting the town's colonial heritage and serving as a tangible reminder of its early community history for residents and visitors.