Vila Real de Santo António (VRSA) is a small town in the east of the Algarve, right on the border of Spain, with the Atlantic coast to the south and the Rio Guadiana to the east. With a bustling town centre and lovely suburbs, this area is still lower-priced than other coastal towns in the Algarve and the cost of living is cheaper too.
VRSA is steeped in history too. After the devastating earthquake of 1755, the Marquis of Pombal, who redesigned Lisbon, also redesigned VRSA using the same formula of an orthogonal grid which makes it an easy town to negotiate. It thrived on the growth of the fishing industry and in fact it’s still a fishing town where the waters are said to be warmer and calmer than anywhere else in the Algarve. So, it’s got culture, history, beaches and the Ria Formosa – what more could you ask for?
If you’re craving a quiet and peaceful destination to escape the stress of everyday life, then quaint and charming Vila Real San António may be just what you’re looking for.
Take a look at some of these great value apartments on offer for under €100,000...
There’s a fully furnished apartment with two bedrooms for €93,000. It’s in a quiet area of the town and, as you can see, nowhere is far from a beach. It comes fully furnished and equipped with a nice-sized kitchen.
This gem is a brand new one bedroom apartment in town and it’s priced at just €94,000. It has pre-installation for air conditioning and storage space too.
You may well be amazed at this one, a one bedroom apartment in a quiet area of town for only €59,000! OK it’s quite small, but at that price what could you expect? With an open plan living /dining / kitchen it also features a separate bedroom with fitted wardrobe and bathroom, plus two balconies. Ideal if you want to be close to the town centre.
There’s another one bedroom place, this time a little bigger at 55m2. It includes a ‘sunroom’ which appears to be an enclosed balcony. This one has a €75,000 price tag on it and is also in the town, which is handy. With one bedroom, this apartment comes with a beautifully decorated bathroom.
This last one is another fully furnished one bedroom flat measuring 66m2. With a spacious and fully fitted kitchen, this property is not short on storage space: it offers fitted cupboards in the hall and a built-in pantry. It even includes a balcony big enough for sunbathing or al fresco dining and it’s on the market for only €65,000.
How can property be so cheap in such a lovely town? Don’t ask, just take advantage of it! Remember, in a popular town like Vila Real de Santo António, with beaches close to hand, there’s potential to rent out your apartment when you’re not using it to cover the cost of your annual bills.
Some of the images used in the listings above don’t really do the properties justice, so it’s worth arranging to view those that you’re interested in. Before you do, why not find out more about Vila Real de Santo Antonio and check out more properties in this area on Meravista.
NOTE: The properties featured in this article were listed for sale on Meravista at the time of publication, but may have since been sold or removed from the website.
