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2025-09-24

Project “AQUA NA’TOUR”: Chaves strengthens its nature and wellness tourism offer

The initiative, whose application was approved under the + Interior Tourism Line of Turismo de Portugal, foresees the creation of infrastructures, the modernization of digital platforms for thermal and tourism promotion, as well as regional promotion actions, raising the quality of the offer and the attractiveness of the destination.

Turning Chaves into an attractive and sustainable destination, with more nature tourism opportunities, capable of welcoming more visitors and encouraging longer stays in the territory. This is the main goal of the project “AQUA NA’TOUR – Camping, Thermal Baths and Adventure in Alto Tâmega and Barroso”, promoted by the Municipal Equipment Management of Chaves, E.M., S.A. (GEMC, E.M.). The application, approved under the + Interior Tourism Line of Turismo de Portugal, is based on a strategy that combines thermal tourism with nature and adventure tourism, strengthening the region’s tourism competitiveness. The Public Contract Signing Session took place yesterday, September 22, in Coimbra.

One of the central axes of the action plan focuses on enhancing the Quinta do Rebentão Campsite, with interventions that will increase hosting capacity and encourage longer stays. In this regard, the creation of a tree-top adventure course is planned, adding new leisure experiences in direct contact with nature. These measures are complemented by the construction of a support bathhouse, essential to meet the growing flow of national and international campers, as well as the implementation of bungalows integrated into the landscape.

With a total investment of almost €390,000, of which more than €270,000 are ensured by Turismo de Portugal through the + Interior Tourism Line, the project also includes a commitment to accessible and sustainable mobility. Vehicles (AMI type) and electric bicycles will be made available, bookable in advance, so that visitors can move sustainably between the campsite, the Chaves Thermal Baths, and other points of interest in the municipality. In addition to facilitating mobility, this measure aims to inspire visitors to explore the territory, enhancing the tourist experience and creating direct connections with natural, cultural, and thermal heritage.

The digital communication and tourism component is another pillar of “AQUA NA’TOUR”, with the update of the Chaves Thermal Tourism APP, the online store, and the Quinta do Rebentão Campsite website. The new multilingual content and functionalities will strengthen the destination’s international visibility and make it easier to market the tourism offer.

Based on the axes of Leisure, Accommodation, Touring, and Offer Commercialization, the project ensures an integrated approach that strengthens Chaves’ tourism competitiveness and its integration into national and international networks.

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