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Vila Franca de Xira Map

Vila Franca de Xira is a riverside town in the Ribatejo region north east of Lisbon.

Located on the River Tagus, the town is 30 km northeast of Lisbon to which it is connected by both bus and train.

In fact, Vila Franca de Xira has become more and more a bedroom town for the capital over recent decades.

The main attraction in Vila Franca de Xira is its bull-fighting heritage celebrate in two major festivals – the Festa do Colete Encarnado in July and the Feira de Outubro in October.

Vila Franca de Xira offers a small range of accommodation with just one large hotel, as well as several private villas and guest houses.

Some recommendations are the Leziria Parque Hotel, the main hotel in the town, Varandas da Serra and the Estação Real, a budget property with clean rooms. Casal Do Portinho is a holiday home some distance west of the town with a garden and outdoor pool.

See a complete listing of places to stay in Vila Franca de Xira.