Vila Real de Santo António goes back to 18th century
For three days, Vila Real de Santo António will back go to the 1700s The countdown has begun for ‘Vila Real de Santo António Setecentista’, an event that promises to
PJ investigates suspicious death in Vila Real de Santo António
The owner of the apartment that was wrecked by a fire was discovered dead outside the building, with head injuries. The Judiciary Police (PJ) is investigating the death of a
Portimão starts charging tourist tax, Albufeira plans to follow suit in May
Portimão City Council now charges a €2 fee for each tourist staying in the municipality. The City Council of Portimão, in the district of Faro, began charging a tourist tax
German firefighters in Vila Real to learn more about forest fires
German firefighters are in Vila Real for an “exchange of knowledge” with their Portuguese White Cross counterparts, learning forest firefighting tactics and teaching strategies for dealing with urban and/ or
VRSA unveils new running track at sports complex
Running track expected to attract around 5,000 athletes per year Vila Real de Santo António Council has unveiled a new running track at its local sports complex. Around €500,000 were
VRSA in legal battle against parking concession company
Algarve borough alleges “gross violation of contractual obligations” Vila Real de Santo António is vowing to explore all legal avenues as it fights for the termination of a parking concession
VRSA donates €441,000 to local firefighters
The municipal council of Vila Real de Santo António (VRSA) has donated €441,000 to the local volunteer firefighting brigade. The subsidy will be used by the Humanitarian Association of Volunteer
VRSA calls for urgent reinforcement of emergency medical services
Man died at local beach following delayed response from emergency medical services The mayor of Vila Real de Santo António has called for an urgent reinforcement of emergency medical services
Glow Party to light up Vila Real de Santo António
Event will bring “colour and life to the town’s historic centre” A “magical atmosphere” is promised for the first edition of Vila Real de Santo António’s Glow Party, which will
Vila Real de Santo António seals Olympic partnership
VRSA aims to “continue being capital of sports and champions” Vila Real de Santo António Council and the Olympic Committee of Portugal have signed a protocol in which they vow to work