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Praia da Lota
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Praia da Lota
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
Located in a fishing neighborhood, it has a small sheltered harbor where, as the name suggests, fish that arrived here were once sold. Today it is a tourist beach, with a large sandy area and good quality water. The sea is calm and inviting for swimming.
Grande Rota do Guadiana
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Vila Real de Santo António
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
A marked road on the ground, near the Guadiana River, extending for 152 kilometers. It crosses the municipalities of Vila Real de Santo António, Castro Marim and Alcoutim.
Farol de Vila Real de Santo António
- heritage
EM511
8900-211, Vila Real de Santo António
Located on the right bank of the Guadiana River, this lighthouse has been in operation since 1923. Its 40-meter circular tower offers magnificent views of the mountains and the sea.
Ruínas do Primeiro Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Santa Rita
- heritage
Rua de Santa Rita
8900, Vila Nova de Cacela
The founding date of this sanctuary is unknown, although it is known to be quite old based on the documentation that refers to it. It consists of a single altar, where the image of the Saint is placed.
Monte Rei Golf & Country Club
- leisure
Sitio do Pocinho
8901-907, Sesmarias
A complex of two 18-hole golf courses in a very pleasant area with a total of five lakes. The views of the Serra do Caldeirão mountain range are breathtaking, on a par 72 course of recognized quality.
Ria Formosa
- beach
- country
Ria Formosa
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
From Ancão (east of Faro) to Manta Rota Beach, the Ria Formosa presents itself as a unique configuration that gives the Algarve's leeward coast a special color. The 60 km that make up the Ria Formosa Natural Park are composed of semi-still waters, mudflats, mangroves, salt pans, channels, and five islets. Barreta, Culatra, Armona, Tavira, and Cabanas are the names of these constantly transforming sandy formations, which, separating the land from the sea, create an extremely rich natural barrier in terms of flora and fauna. It has been classified as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal.
Foz do Rio Guadiana
- beach
- country
Foz do Rio Guadiana
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
Ideal for sport fishing enthusiasts, the mouth of the Guadiana River offers excellent views of the neighboring country. In Castro Marim, with the widening of the riverbed, the area classified as a Nature Reserve is dominated by salt marshes and former rice paddies. The Guadiana River runs for 830 km and is navigable for the last 48 km, where its width varies between 100 and 500 meters.
Centro Histórico de Cacela Velha
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Cacela Velha
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
An ancient medieval village built upon Roman and Islamic structures. This small complex still preserves its medieval and 16th-century structure. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest.
Praia da Fábrica / Cacela Velha
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Praia da Fábrica / Cacela Velha
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
A sandbar located at the end of the Ria Formosa estuary, accessible by boat or on foot (when the tide is low). Almost untouched, this secluded sandy area is a paradise. Cacela is known for its fortress built in 1770 by Dom Rodrigo de Noronha. From its battlements, atop the hill, there is a magnificent view over the green waters of the estuary and the long dune system of Praia da Fábrica. There are two restaurants where you can savor oysters, shrimp, and clams.
Centro Cultural António Aleixo
- art
Rua Teófilo Braga
8900-311, Vila Real de Santo António
A cultural center located in the former market of Vila Real de Santo António. It has a large auditorium where various shows take place. Temporary exhibitions of painting and sculpture are also organized.