In 1509, his father gave him some of the rights and powers over the coast of Africa that he had acquired in 1499. Pedro commanded the tower of Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña and participated in expeditions against the Berbers alongside the Portuguese.
In 1509, Pedro's father handed him some of the control and influence over Africa's coastline that he had secured in 1499. Pedro was responsible for the Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña tower and collaborated with the Portuguese on missions against the Berbers.