Centro Cultural António Aleixo, Vila Real de Santo António
The Centro Cultural António Aleixo, in Vila Real de Santo António is the former market building and now an arts center named after a local poet.
There are temporary exhibits on show throughout the year showing local crafts, sculpture and photography.
The building also has a concert hall that stages plays, dance and music shows. The hall occasionally hosts local seminars and conferences.
Visitors can also find tourist information on local boat tours including dolphin-watching and Guadiana River cruises.
Access
8900 Vila Real de Santo António
Tel: 281510045
The center is a 20-minute walk from Vila Real de Santo Antonio Station on the Algarve Line to Tavira, Faro and Lagos.
Vila Real de Santo Antonio Hotel, Apartment, & Hostel Accommodation
There is a wide range of accommodation available in the central Vila Real de Santo Antonio township, conveniently located close to numerous amenities. The following is a recommended selection, listed from high-end to budget.
Grand House - Relais & Chateaux is a palatial hotel on a riverside location in the Vila Real de Santo Antonio township, with a view across the Guadiana River to Spain. What was a grand old home built in 1926 was fully refurbished in 2019, with all the mod cons and interior design by the eminent Portuguese designers, White and Kaki. Gets rave reviews for everything from cleanliness to staff hospitality. Enjoy, too, the Beach Club and Spa Suite. Superb dining as well.
The Villa Marquez Apartments offer self-contained living for reasonable rates, right in the heart of Vila Real de Santo Antonio. These fully refurbished, tasteful, and very spacious modern quarters have everything you need for an independent stay. There is air-conditioning throughout, with a kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and bathroom. Sole drawback: no elevator for 2nd and 3rd floor guests. But guests love the location, the quietness, cleanliness and up-to-date amenities.
Alojamento Baixa Mar guesthouse is a budget accommodation that offers the luxury of a riverfront view on Vila Real de Santo Antonio's big, broad Av. da Republica. Notwithstanding the very reasonable rates, each guest room has a balcony overlooking the river and marina, and there is the convenience of stores and restaurants all around, just a short stroll away. The cleanliness and warm hospitality of this guesthouse get rave reviews.
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Algarve Resorts
Other places to visit in the Algarve region of Portugal include Albufeira, Alcoutim, Aljezur, Alvor, Cabanas, Cacela Velha, Faro, Ferragudo, Fuseta, Lagos, Loulé, Monchique, Olhão, Portimão, Praia da Rocha, Sagres, Silves, Vilamoura and Vila Real de Santo Antonio.