Vila Do Conde (26 Juillet at August 11)

VILA do CONDE, Portuguese capital of Lace, became during two weeks, world capital of Lace at the time of " 25th Feira Nacional de Artesanato de Vila Do Conde ".

In the midst of Costa Verde (Green Coast), Vila do Conde is an old town full of traditions ans charm, rich of natural beauties, a remarkable series of monuments representing variuos periods, th most important nucleus dating fron 16th century, which have made Vila do Conde a true relic of Portugal's architectural patrimony.
A river, the sea, the long and quiet beach with fine sand. .... The handicraft, with its famous and delicate 'Rendas de Bilros' (bobbin lace) ...This is Vila do Conde!