Sustainable Tourism

The municipality of Vila Verde positions itself as a sustainable tourism destination, based on the enhancement of its natural, cultural, and identity heritage. Trails, ecotrails, rivers, green areas, natural landscapes, and traditional villages form part of a diverse tourism offering.

Culture, gastronomy, handicrafts, and events complement this offering, strengthening the territory’s identity and contributing to the dynamization of the local economy. Tourism development in Vila Verde is guided by principles of sustainability, promoting the preservation of natural and cultural resources, the quality of the tourist experience, and a balance between tourism, the territory, and the local population.

Framed by the “Vila Verde Tourism Strategy 2035”, the municipality is committed to a model of responsible tourism that highlights green heritage, encourages conscious practices, and ensures that tourism growth contributes positively to the sustainable development of the municipality.