Monday, December 21, 2020

VILA FLOR (PORTUGAL)

 
VILA FLOR
 N 41º 18'28''; W 7º 9' 11''

Vila Flor is a municipality in Portugal. Locally referred to as the Portuguese Capital of Olive Oil, Vila Flor is located in the Terra Quente Transmontana, in the southern part of the district of Bragança. The population in 2011 was 6,697, in an area of 265.81 square kilometers (102.63 sq mi).

Economy
Rich in history, tradition, monuments, and citizenry, the municipality is also an important reference for agriculture, owing to the fertility of the Vale da Vilariça. Companies, such as Frize and Sousacamp, known within and outside of Portugal, are located within its frontiers.
The growth of tourism has meant that lodgings have developed throughout the region, including hotels, establishments catering to rural- and agro-tourism. This includes the seasonal treks in the region to the municipalities' camping site.