Vista Alegre's (means Happy View) porcelain factory has been open since the 1820's. It is located besides the Ria in Ilhavo, but is well known throughout the country and beyond. During the height of production, in the late 1800's, housing, a cafeteria, and a daycare facility was built for the workers to stay nearby. The church and quinta (yard), have been kept preserved since then, however, alot of the housing has been ruined due to the steady decline of the business. Every July, Vista Alegre has a weekend long festival, with marches (religious and recreational), live music, good food and of course, dishware for sale. 
Inside the Igreja (church)
Street in V.A. in January and again in July:
Example of damaged housing in V.A.
The "March of Vista Alegre"
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