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.
Pedro received some of his father's rights and privileges over the African coastline in 1509, which he had acquired earlier in 1499. He was in charge of the Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña tower and participated in campaigns against the Berbers with the help of the Portuguese.