Vila Real de Santo António

Vila Real de Santo António, in Portugal Algarve region, founded in 1774, has approximately 19,000 inhabitants. Its economy combines tourism, commerce, services, and activities linked to the Guadiana River and fishing. Its proximity to natural areas is one of the city’s main attractions. Its urban heritage, in the Pombaline style, is particularly noteworthy, representative of the Enlightenment urban planning of the 18th century. Culturally, it preserves popular traditions and provides facilities and events that enliven local life.