Vila Real de Santo António
Located on the Guadiana River border with Spain. Unique for its grand, grid-like Pombaline architecture and sleepy, historic atmosphere.
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Bordoy Grand House AlgarveNews from Vila Real de Santo António
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Postal16h agoMili Vizcaíno cruza música, território e natureza em concerto no Centro Cultural António Aleixo em VRSA
Doutorada em Música e Musicologia, Mili Vizcaíno apresenta em Vila Real de Santo António um repertório ligado à ecomusicologia
PTPostal2d agoNem Lagos nem Tavira: esta cidade no Algarve foi desenhada a ‘régua e esquadro’ e nasceu de raiz em pouco mais de dois anos
A praça, o obelisco e as ruas geométricas contam como nasceu Vila Real de Santo António, a cidade pombalina do Algarve
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Sul Informação2d agoVRSA investe seis milhões na educação e mantém refeições escolares gratuitas
O Município de Vila Real de Santo António vai investir cerca de 6 milhões de euros na educação no ano letivo 2026/2027, mantendo as refeições escolares gratuitas para cerca de 3300 alunos, do pré-escolar ao 12.º ano, e os livros de fichas… O conteúdo VRSA investe seis milhões na educação e mantém refeições escolares gr
Vila Real de Santo António FAQs
- What day is the market in Vila Real de Santo António?
- Monte Gordo Flea Market: 4th Saturday of the month. See the upcoming dates at algarvecircle.com/markets/vila-real-de-santo-antonio-flea-market.
- How many places are listed in Vila Real de Santo António on Algarve Circle?
- 18 places in Vila Real de Santo António, including restaurants, services and things to do, each contactable directly with no commission.
- Are there beaches near Vila Real de Santo António?
- Yes. Beaches near Vila Real de Santo António include Playa de San Bruno, Praia de Santo António. See them all at algarvecircle.com/beaches?town=vila-real-de-santo-antonio.
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Eat & Drink
Restaurante Associação Naval do Guadiana
Riverside restaurant at the Guadiana Naval Association's marina clubhouse in VRSA, rooftop bar and river views over the port.
Sem Espinhas Guadiana
Riverfront outpost of the Sem Espinhas group in a restored Pombaline manor on the Guadiana, fresh fish and a serious wine list.
Bistro Bar Latté
Bistro bar and café serving snacks, meals and drinks with Irish and English pub style decor.
Coração da Cidade
Local company providing catering services and accommodation in Vila Real de Santo António.
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Parque Aventura Vila Real de Santo António
Tree climbing courses in the pines of the VRSA sports complex, minutes from Monte Gordo beach. Family-friendly from age 4, open all year.
Isla Canela Golf Course
An 18-hole, par 72 parkland course by Juan Catarineu in Ayamonte, Spain, set among estuaries and popular with golfers from the eastern Algarve.
Riosultravel
Guadiana river cruises to Alcoutim and 4x4 jeep safaris from Vila Real de Santo António, running since the late 1970s/80s.
Café Velo
E-bike and mountain bike rental with café serving fresh food and drinks in Vila Real de Santo António.
Nautitours
Boat trips, kayak and SUP rentals on the Guadiana River with cultural and historical guided tours.
Stay & Live
CTT Correios de Portugal
Portugal's national postal service; flagship Algarve branch in Faro, plus Locky parcel lockers and Banco CTT services region-wide.
Bordoy Grand House Algarve
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.
Vilavet
Veterinary clinic in Vila Real de Santo António offering comprehensive pet healthcare services.
Guadidente
Dental clinic in Vila Real de Santo António offering implants, orthodontics, endodontics and other dental treatments.
Câmara Municipal de Vila Real de Santo António
The municipal council for the Vila Real de Santo António concelho: licensing, planning, water, roads, culture, sport and the events calendar.
CSVet
Veterinary clinic in Vila Real de Santo António offering general consultations, surgery, diagnostics and preventative care.
Imocusto - Mediação Imobiliária
Estate agent offering property sales, rentals and holiday lets in eastern Algarve.
JFC Advogados
Legal services firm specializing in public law, tourism and real estate, criminal law and business advice.
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Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Vila Real de Santo António e Castro Marim
Volunteer fire and rescue association serving Vila Real de Santo António and Castro Marim, founded 1890. Emergencies always 112; listing for non-urgent contact.
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