Vila Real de Santo António

A grid-plan town on the Guadiana right at the Spanish border. Elegant squares and a launch point for trips to Ayamonte.

Insider tip

Take the ferry across the river to Spain (Ayamonte) for tapas and a one-hour time change.

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Whitewashed lanes, viewpoints and the town beach reached through a tunnel. Charming by day, lively by night.

The former Moorish capital of the Algarve, crowned by a red-sandstone castle above the river. Winding old town and cathedral.

A lively port town with old walls, pretty squares and the best cliff beaches within walking distance. A fine mix of culture and coast.

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