Vila Real Santo Antonio

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No effort was spared to make clear that this is the central square of this well designed town. Founded by King Joseph I (aka "The Reformer")' proclamation in 1773, after a tsunami and earthquake had destroyed a nearby village. 

Nice square, lots of opportunities for a royal dinner. 

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Um sítio em que vale a pena esperar que o sol se ponha.
Forte de Cacela Velha, Algarve - Portugal

Cacela Velha Fortress.

Cacela Velha and the surrounding towns were a stopover for Greek and Phoenician navigators, and according to some authors it may have once been near the location of Conistorgis, the still-unrecovered capital of the Conii. Roman and Arab occupiers also played a significant role in the expansion of the region.[1]

Archeological excavations conducted from May 7 to July 4, 2007, determined the village was the Medina of Qast’alla Daraj (Ibn Darradj al-Qastalli), an Islamic town dating back to the 10th century, when much of the Iberian peninsula was controlled by the Moors and Berbers who arrived from North Africa. Archeologists determined the area was an agricultural center, and part of the excavation recovered seven corn pits that were used for storing cereals and grain. 

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Where to stay in Vila Real Santo Antonio

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The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa

The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Rua de Ceuta, 4 Vila Real Santo Antonio Vila Real Santo Antonio
The price is SAR 410 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
SAR 410
SAR 443 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vila Real Santo Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Monte Gordo Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 22 February 2026

The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa
Hotel Alba

Hotel Alba

4 out of 5
Alameda da India Vila Real Santo Antonio
The price is SAR 272 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 272
SAR 297 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vila Real Santo Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Casino Monte Gordo ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (355 reviews)
Very clean rooms and cordial staff.

Reviewed on 22 February 2026

Hotel Alba
ROBINSON QUINTA DA RIA - All Inclusive

ROBINSON QUINTA DA RIA - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Vila Nova De Cacela Vila Real Santo Antonio
Book a stay at this beach property in Vila Real Santo Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Quinta de Cima ...
9/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
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This was a place of calm and tranquility a setting for pure relaxation and happiness

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

ROBINSON QUINTA DA RIA - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments

Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments

3 out of 5
Praia da Lota - Manta Rota Vila Real Santo Antonio
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Vila Real Santo Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Praia da Lota and Manta ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (70 reviews)
The resort is in a very quiet area. They could have a small shop for essentials. There was a pool bar but unfortunately it was closed. The cleaners were hit and miss not their fault, but meant we had no cleaning and the bin not emptied. There was no facility to empty the bin ourselves. The rooms ...

Reviewed on 26 September 2025

Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments
Moradia com 4 Quartos, Piscina Privada, 700m da Praia, Churrasqueira, 41652/al

Moradia com 4 Quartos, Piscina Privada, 700m da Praia, Churrasqueira, 41652/al

Monte Gordo Faro
Stay at this vacation home in Vila Real Santo Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cabeco Beach and Pinhal do ...
9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Villa mit allem Komfort und sehr modern.
Sehr moderne und komplett ausgestattete Villa mit 4 Schlafzimmer und 4 Bäder. Sehr schönen Pool mit Liegen und einer Chillout-Area. Telefonate mit dem Besitzer waren recht freundlich und Informativ und auch in Deutsch. . Die Gegend war sehr ruhig

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Moradia com 4 Quartos, Piscina Privada, 700m da Praia, Churrasqueira, 41652/al
Lovely 4 Bed House With Pool, Walking Distance To Beach

Lovely 4 Bed House With Pool, Walking Distance To Beach

MONTE GORDO
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Vila Real Santo Antonio. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cabeco ...
Lovely 4 Bed House With Pool, Walking Distance To Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Vila Real Santo Antonio

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Nice big beach but village with no character