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Vila Real de Santo Antonio's centuries-old autumn fair fills the riverside avenue with stalls, food and six nights of entertainment.
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Feira da Praia has run in Vila Real de Santo Antonio since the town's founding in 1774, when it moved here from its original site on the beaches near Monte Gordo. Six days of stalls line Avenida da Republica and Praca Marques de Pombal, split between clothing, homeware and crafts on the avenue and regional food products, cured meats, cheeses and dried fruit in the square.
The fair draws thousands of visitors from across the border, many timing their trip to 12 October, a public holiday in Spain. Evenings bring free entertainment on a riverside stage.
It is one of the oldest fairs in the Algarve and a fixture of the region's autumn calendar.
Avenida da República e Praça Marquês de Pombal, Vila Real de Santo António
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Restaurant in Vila Real de Santo António serving regional Portuguese cooking in a simple, pleasant setting. Open Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays.
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Riverside restaurant at the Guadiana Naval Association's marina clubhouse in VRSA, rooftop bar and river views over the port.
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Five-star Belle Époque hotel from 1926 on the VRSA riverfront, the town's first 5-star, with a Grand Beach Club and infinity pool.
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Bistro bar and café serving snacks, meals and drinks with Irish and English pub style decor.
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Riverfront outpost of the Sem Espinhas group in a restored Pombaline manor on the Guadiana, fresh fish and a serious wine list.
200 m from the venue
Local company providing catering services and accommodation in Vila Real de Santo António.
200 m from the venue
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