The Via Algarviana walking route celebrates its 10th anniversary on May 29th. To mark the date, the Almargem Association is promoting a free to attend event, "The Role of Via Algarviana in Ecotourism in the Algarve," in the Espaço Guadiana, in Alcoutim.
Starting at 9:30 am, the panel members will discuss the birth of the project until its inauguration in 2009. There will also be space for the analysis of the socio-economic contribution of the Via Algarviana to the region, with the participation of the owners of businesses along the route. The moderator will be Fúlvia Almeida, the director of RUA FM.
"I traveled the Via Algarviana" will present the cases of some of those who have walked the 300 kilometre route.
A day of celebration will end with a debate on the future of Via Algarviana, at a roundtable discussion with Filipe Silva, member of the Board of Directors of Tourism of Portugal, João Fernandes, president of the Algarve Region of Tourism and the Algarve Tourism Association, as well as representatives from Albufeira, Alcoutim, Aljezur, Lagoa, Lagos, Loulé, Monchique, Portimão, São Brás de Alportel, Silves, Tavira and Vila do Bispo Councils.
During the weekend, June 1 and 2, the event "10 years, 10 walks on the Via Algarviana" will be held, with walks organised along various sections of the Route between Alcoutim and Cape St Vicente, Sagres.
The event is sponsored by ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal and the support of partner municipalities, the Cachopo Town Council and the companies GeoWalks & Talks, ProActiveTur, Walkin'Sagres and Zen Trekk.
Carina Santos | Via Algarviana Marketing and Communication Technique
csantos@almargem.org
Tel. 289 412 959
Tlm. 925 482 138
