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Vila Real de Santo Antonio: Portugal’s Beautiful Border Town

Pedestrian crossing in Portugal, Vila Real de Santo Antonio

Vila Real de Santo Antonio is the furthest eastern point of Portugal’s Algarve, and the border town with Spain. Many people just use it as a “jump off” point for a trip to Spain, but the town is actually well worth a visit in itself. Vila Real de Santo Antonio has a very different feel […]

Taking a Trip to Spain from the Algarve

The ferry between Ayamonte and Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Portugal

This isn’t, however, the fun way to do it. Far more enjoyable is to make the journey by boat, from the border town of Vila Real de Santo Antonio. Ferries run across the Guadiana river every 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the time of year, and the fare is no more than a couple […]