Vista Alegre Atlantis, SA — Attraction in Ílhavo

We went on a Saturday. This seemed to restrict our experience in a few ways. No guide, no viewing of workshop tile painting and no children’s tile painting. It was just us walking around glass cases full of pottery and glass. €16? I wasn’t sure that was worth the drive or the money. I don’t doubt the quality of the products or that this would be a much better trip on a working day. Finally there was a wedding in the chapel, this caused some...

What kind of church asks for money to enter? Such a bizarre concept I’ve never seen before as a Portuguese person.

“Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves.”

Matthew 21:12-17

Vista Alegre should be ashamed that they’re attempting to profit off worshippers who want to look at this...

While there is an element of having a showroom of current work it doesn't distract from the excellent historical presentation. The museum is separate from the showroom and is filled with historical pieces and human stories of the factory. Afterwards we looked at the ceramics used by restaurants and AirB&B service. Most was from...