A eulogy to rack and ruin
Vila Real de Santo António has the most magnificent location, at the mouth of the River Guadiana, and directly across the border from Spain. Sadly, scenes like this are still commonplace, even on the waterfront, but there’s a lot of hammering and renewal going on. Hopefully one day the town will realise its true potential. Meantime, let’s play Six Word Saturday. Have a great weekend!
restlessjo 
It looks great – I could explore there for a while! I think the sun might be helping, but your images make me think I might prefer the ruins to a restored piece. But then I’m not living there.
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Vila Real is a funny old mix. These former sardine factories are prime position on the waterfront and will inevitably one day become ‘des res’. When the economy catches up again. There is already one stunning waterfront hotel, the Guadiana, and they were loading new mattresses by the dozen into another lovely conversion when we were there at the weekend.
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Hopefully the lovely location will one day lead to the area being restored.
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I think so, Karen. But not for quite a while. 🤗💕
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I love it when they renovate the old towns..
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Believe me, there are lots to renovate here! 🤗💕
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Amazing photos Jo. Ruins, despite their very nature, are always somehow compelling. 😊💕
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I think these were once sardine factories, Miriam. They are very close to the waterfront. Will make great ‘des res’, one day 😦
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Now that’s what I call a renovator’s delight. 🙂
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In years to come they surely will be, Carol 🙂 🙂
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Beautifully framed shots here Jo. A place to pick up a bargain perhaps?
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Thanks, darlin! Not sure if they would be, but definitely cheaper than Tavira. Castro Marim might be your sort of place, but Vila Real is much flatter. 🙂 🙂
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Very pretty x
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Thanks, Monika 🙂 🙂
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I love that first shot that goes deeper and deeper and deeper!
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Definitely more than meets the eye, Lexie! How are you? 🤗💕
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Nice and cool
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Happy you like it 🙂 🙂
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