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[[Image:ODM-vilanovamilfontes.png|thumb|Vila Nova de Milfontes Coat of arms]] |
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[[Image:Vila Nova de Milfontes.jpg|thumb|Mira River at Vila Nova de Milfontes]] |
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| name = Vila Nova de Milfontes |
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'''Vila Nova de Milfontes''' is a parish in the [[Odemira]] [[municipality]] of [[Portugal]]. It is cornered between the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and the [[Mira River, Portugal|Mira River]], in the Sudoeste Alentejano and Costa Vicentina Natural Park. |
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| category = [[Civil Parish]] |
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| native_category = [[Freguesia]] |
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| etymology = ''1000 springs'' |
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| etymology_type = {{pt}} Named for |
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| official_name = Freguesia de Vila Nova de Milfontes |
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| motto = |
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| image = Vila Nova de Milfontes.jpg |
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| image_caption = The Mira River enters the coastline at Vila Nova de Milfontes |
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| image_size = 235 |
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| flag = |
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| symbol = ODM-vilanovamilfontes.png |
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| country = {{flag|Portugal}} |
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| state_type = Region |
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| state = [[Alentejo]] |
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| region_type = Subregion |
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| region = [[Alentejo Litoral]] |
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| district = [[Beja (district)|Beja]] |
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| municipality = [[Odemira Municipality|Odemira]] |
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| part_type = Localities |
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| landmark = |
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| river = [[Mira River, Portugal|Mira River]] |
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| location = <nowiki>Vila Nova de Milfontes</nowiki> |
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| elevation = |
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| prominence = |
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| lat_d = 37 |
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| lat_m = 43 |
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| lat_s = 32 |
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| lat_NS = N |
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| long_d = 8 |
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| long_m = 46 |
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| long_s = 58 |
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| long_EW = W |
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| highest = |
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| highest_location = |
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| highest_region = <nowiki>Vila Nova de Milfontes</nowiki> |
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| highest_state = [[Odemira Municipality|Odemira]] |
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| highest_lat_d = |
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| highest_lat_m = |
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| highest_lat_s = |
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| highest_lat_NS = N |
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| highest_long_EW = W |
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| lowest = Sea level |
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| lowest_location = Atlantic Ocean |
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| lowest_region = <nowiki>Vila Nova de Milfontes</nowiki> |
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| lowest_state = [[Odemira Municipality|Odemira]] |
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| lowest_elevation = 0 |
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| lowest_lat_NS = N |
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| lowest_long_EW = W |
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| length_orientation = Northwest-Southeast |
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| width_orientation = Southwest-Northeast |
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| population = |
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| population_date = 2001 |
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| population_type = Census {{increase}} |
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| established_type = Settlement |
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| established = 15th century |
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| established1_type = [[Parish]] |
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| established1 = [[circa|c.]]1485 |
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| established2_type = [[Civil Parish]] |
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| established2 = |
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| government_type = [[LAU]] |
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| government = [[Freguesia]]/Junta Freguesia |
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| government_location = Largo do Rossio |
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| government_region = <nowiki>Vila Nova de Milfontes</nowiki> |
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| government_state = [[Odemira Municipality|Odemira]] |
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| government_elevation = |
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| government_lat_NS = N |
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| government_long_s = |
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| government_long_EW = W |
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| mayor_type = [[Freguesia|President Junta]] |
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| mayor = José Gabriel Rodrigues Opanashchuk Lourenço |
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| leader_type = President Assembleia |
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| leader = Tito Silvestre Nobre Palma |
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| timezone = [[West European Time|WET]] |
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| utc_offset = 0 |
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| timezone_DST = [[Western European Summer Time|WEST]] |
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| utc_offset_DST = +1 |
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| iso_code = PT |
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| postal_code = 7645-310 Vila Nova de Milfontes |
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| postal_code_type = Postal Zone |
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| area_code = (+351) 283 XX XX XX |
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| area_code_type = Area Code & Prefix |
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| free_type = [[Demonym]] |
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| free = |
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| free1_type = [[Patron Saint]] |
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| free1 = |
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| free2_type = Parish Address |
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| free2 = Largo do Rossio<br>7645-310 Vila Nova de Milfontes |
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| map_size = 235 |
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| map_caption = Location of the [[freguesia|civil parish]] of Vila Nova de Milfontes in the [[concelho|municipality]] of |
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| map_locator_x = 60 |
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| map_locator_y = 30 |
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| commons = |
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| statistics = [[Instituto Nacional de Estatística]]<ref name="INE">{{citation|url=http://www.ine.pt/xportal/xmain?xpid=INE&xpgid=ine_publicacoes&PUBLICACOESpub_boui=131011251&PUBLICACOEStema=5414321&PUBLICACOESmodo=2 |title=Censos 2011 - Resultadas Preliminares|trans_title=2011 Census - Preliminary Results|publisher=Instituto Nacional de Estatística|language=Português|location=Lisbon, Portugal|language=Portuguese|accessdate=1 January 2012|year=2010|editor=INE|editor-link=Instituto Nacional de Estatística}}</ref> |
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| website = http://www.jf-vnmilfontes.pt/ |
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| footnotes = Geographic detail from CAOP (2010)<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.igeo.pt/produtos/cadastro/caop/download/Areas_Freg_Mun_Dist_CAOP2010.zip|title=Carta Administrativa Oficial de Portugal|publisher=Instituto Geográfico Português|location=Lisbon, Portugal|language=Portuguese|accessdate=1 July 2011|year=2010|editor=IGP}}</ref> produced by Instituto Geográfico Português (IGP) |
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'''Vila Nova de Milfontes''' is a [[freguesia|civil parish]] in the [[concelho|municipality]] of [[Odemira Municipality|Odemira]] of the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] [[Alentejo]] region. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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One of the older parishes in the municipality, it was founded in 1485 by King [[John II of Portugal|John II]], the area was constituted to serve an economic and defensive role in the Alentejo, at the confluence of the Mira River, and benefitted from its strategic importance as a safe harbour. The first inhabitants were prisoners sentenced by minor crimes; 50 years after it was established the population of the parish was little more then ten families. |
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The village was frequently attacked by pirates, and destroyed completely in 1590, resulting in the construction of fortress, around 1602: the Fort of São Clemente ({{lang-pt|Forte de São Clemente}}), which was constructed between 1599 and 1602 (during the reign of King [[Phillip II of Spain|Phillip II]]). |
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== Tourism == |
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This small town with a 5,000 resident population has a great demand during holidays due to its fine beaches with clear water and natural beauty. Moreover, the surrounding area offers [[ecological tourism]], [[paragliding]] training, a small [[safari park]] and beautiful hideouts with small [[waterfall]]s. |
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During the 19th century, the parish was integrated into the municipality of Odemira, during the administrative reforms of Mouzinhos de Silveira. |
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== Beaches == |
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There are several beaches near the Village being the most popular: |
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Vila Nova do Milfontes was envolved in Portuguese aviation, being one of the first points between Portugal and Macau, completed by Brito Paes (a citizen of Colos in Vila Nova de Milfontes) and Sarmento Beires. On 7 April 1924, these pilots left Campo dos Coitos, near Milfontes on their voyage to the Far East. In hommage to the aviators and their historic flight, in the ''Praça da Barbacã'' (alongside the fort), a monument was erected to mark their voyage. |
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==Geography== |
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[[File:V. Nova de Milfontes.JPG|thumb|235px|left|The coastal beach with the main centre of Vila Nova de Milfontes in the background]] |
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Vila Nova de Milfontes is located along the western coast of [[Atlantic Ocean]] on the northern margin of the [[Mira River, Portugal|Mira River]], falling within the [[Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park|Nature Park of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast]]. Vila Nova de Milfontes is dominated by a large estuary and ecosystem, dominated by the Mira River that gives shelter to several species of birds and marine life, in addition to wild boar and fox in the surrounding woods. |
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===Beaches=== |
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There are several beaches near the urban areas that regularly attract tourists: |
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* Malhão |
* Malhão |
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* Praia da Franquia (also known as |
* Praia da Franquia (also known as ''Praia do Rio'') |
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* Furnas |
* Furnas |
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* Aivados |
* Aivados |
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* Foz |
* Foz |
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==Economy== |
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Along the river, the small fishing port is still maintained, provide a small source of income. In fact, the region has developed an aquaculture centre nearby in Moinho da Asneira. |
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[[Image:V. Nova de Milfontes.JPG|thumb|The City of Vila Nova de Milfontes]] |
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Locals joke that the town is of the three lies; |
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*Vila (town) - On the founding of the "town" there was less than the thousand inhabitants required to claim the state of town. |
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*Nova (new) - The estuary has for centuries provided shelter from the Atlantic for fishing fleets. |
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*De Milfontes (of a thousand fountains or springs)) - There has never been a thousand fountains or springs. |
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Moreover, sport fishing, diving, pedestrian trails, horse trails and all-terrain sports are promoted for amateur tourists, supported by a local service economy designed on tourism. Moreover, the surrounding area offers [[ecological tourism]], [[paragliding]] training, a small [[safari park]] and beautiful hideouts with small [[waterfall]]s. The tourist-oriented town, with only a small population, annually becomes inflated during the summer and holiday seasons, tourists attracted by the white sand beachs, clearwater and landscape. |
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==Notable citizens== |
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Vila Nova de Milfontes has a beautiful estuary that gives shelter to several species of birds and marine life. Moreover, wild boars and foxes can be found in the surrounding woods. |
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* António Jacinto da Silva Brito Pais (Colos, 15 July 1884 - 22 February 1934), military officer and pilot; Brito Pais joined the ''Escola do Exército'' in 1907, becoming an infrantryman and serving in the 5th Battalion and Niassa company, before returning to Portugal in 1912 (due to illness). He participated in combat in World War One, with the 15th Infantry of the ''Corpo Expedicionario de Portugal'' (''Portuguese Expeditionary Corp''), where he received the War Cross and French [[Legion of Honour]]. At the end of the War he was assigned the command of the ''Bombardment and Observation Squadron'' of the ''Republic Aviation Squadron'', and in 1920, along with Sarmento Beires, made an attempt to link Madeira by air. In 1924, along with Sarmento Beires and Manuel Gouveia, they completed the first air voyage between Portugal and Macau, in their airplane ''“Pátria”'', which departed Vila Nova de Milfontes. |
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* Custódio Brás Pacheco (1828-1883), politician, jornalist and association leader; Pacheco, a tobacco factory worker in Lisbon, in 1878 he became a candidate for the [[Republican Party (Portugal)|Republican Party]] during that year's elections. In 1879, he founded the newspaper ''A Voz do Operário'', which later gave rise to the ''Sociedade A Voz do Operário'' (later the ''Sociedade de Instrução e Beneficência “A Voz do Operário”''). He would go on to found or collaborate in several associations, including: ''Centro Promotor dos Melhoramentos das Classes Laboriosas''; ''Associação Fraternidade Operária''; and ''Associação de Socorros Mútuos União Fraternal dos Operários da Fabricação dos Tabacos'' (in the last one he was a director, for several years). |
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* António Mantas (1875-1939), politician; an adopted son of Vila Nova de Milfontes, he married Aurora Prado, daughter of a property-owner and idustrialist in Odemira, inheriting a home Milfontes, where he lived. During a decade, he was active in local affairs, supporting the interests of Milfontes, in particular, improvements to the navigability of the Mira River, when boats had a tendancy to scrape the bar. |
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==References== |
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There is also an aquaculture centre nearby in Moinho da Asneira. |
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{{Reflist|2}} |
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{{Parishes of Odemira}} |
{{Parishes of Odemira}} |
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{{coord|37|43|32|N|8|46|58|W|region:PT_type:city|display=title}} |
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[[Category:Towns in Portugal]] |
[[Category:Towns in Portugal]] |
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Revision as of 00:05, 20 November 2012
Template:Geobox Vila Nova de Milfontes is a civil parish in the municipality of Odemira of the Portuguese Alentejo region.
History
One of the older parishes in the municipality, it was founded in 1485 by King John II, the area was constituted to serve an economic and defensive role in the Alentejo, at the confluence of the Mira River, and benefitted from its strategic importance as a safe harbour. The first inhabitants were prisoners sentenced by minor crimes; 50 years after it was established the population of the parish was little more then ten families.
The village was frequently attacked by pirates, and destroyed completely in 1590, resulting in the construction of fortress, around 1602: the Fort of São Clemente (Template:Lang-pt), which was constructed between 1599 and 1602 (during the reign of King Phillip II).
During the 19th century, the parish was integrated into the municipality of Odemira, during the administrative reforms of Mouzinhos de Silveira.
Vila Nova do Milfontes was envolved in Portuguese aviation, being one of the first points between Portugal and Macau, completed by Brito Paes (a citizen of Colos in Vila Nova de Milfontes) and Sarmento Beires. On 7 April 1924, these pilots left Campo dos Coitos, near Milfontes on their voyage to the Far East. In hommage to the aviators and their historic flight, in the Praça da Barbacã (alongside the fort), a monument was erected to mark their voyage.
Geography
Vila Nova de Milfontes is located along the western coast of Atlantic Ocean on the northern margin of the Mira River, falling within the Nature Park of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast. Vila Nova de Milfontes is dominated by a large estuary and ecosystem, dominated by the Mira River that gives shelter to several species of birds and marine life, in addition to wild boar and fox in the surrounding woods.
Beaches
There are several beaches near the urban areas that regularly attract tourists:
- Malhão
- Praia da Franquia (also known as Praia do Rio)
- Furnas
- Aivados
- Ribeira da Azenha
- Foz
Economy
Along the river, the small fishing port is still maintained, provide a small source of income. In fact, the region has developed an aquaculture centre nearby in Moinho da Asneira.
Moreover, sport fishing, diving, pedestrian trails, horse trails and all-terrain sports are promoted for amateur tourists, supported by a local service economy designed on tourism. Moreover, the surrounding area offers ecological tourism, paragliding training, a small safari park and beautiful hideouts with small waterfalls. The tourist-oriented town, with only a small population, annually becomes inflated during the summer and holiday seasons, tourists attracted by the white sand beachs, clearwater and landscape.
Notable citizens
- António Jacinto da Silva Brito Pais (Colos, 15 July 1884 - 22 February 1934), military officer and pilot; Brito Pais joined the Escola do Exército in 1907, becoming an infrantryman and serving in the 5th Battalion and Niassa company, before returning to Portugal in 1912 (due to illness). He participated in combat in World War One, with the 15th Infantry of the Corpo Expedicionario de Portugal (Portuguese Expeditionary Corp), where he received the War Cross and French Legion of Honour. At the end of the War he was assigned the command of the Bombardment and Observation Squadron of the Republic Aviation Squadron, and in 1920, along with Sarmento Beires, made an attempt to link Madeira by air. In 1924, along with Sarmento Beires and Manuel Gouveia, they completed the first air voyage between Portugal and Macau, in their airplane “Pátria”, which departed Vila Nova de Milfontes.
- Custódio Brás Pacheco (1828-1883), politician, jornalist and association leader; Pacheco, a tobacco factory worker in Lisbon, in 1878 he became a candidate for the Republican Party during that year's elections. In 1879, he founded the newspaper A Voz do Operário, which later gave rise to the Sociedade A Voz do Operário (later the Sociedade de Instrução e Beneficência “A Voz do Operário”). He would go on to found or collaborate in several associations, including: Centro Promotor dos Melhoramentos das Classes Laboriosas; Associação Fraternidade Operária; and Associação de Socorros Mútuos União Fraternal dos Operários da Fabricação dos Tabacos (in the last one he was a director, for several years).
- António Mantas (1875-1939), politician; an adopted son of Vila Nova de Milfontes, he married Aurora Prado, daughter of a property-owner and idustrialist in Odemira, inheriting a home Milfontes, where he lived. During a decade, he was active in local affairs, supporting the interests of Milfontes, in particular, improvements to the navigability of the Mira River, when boats had a tendancy to scrape the bar.
References
- Notes