The projects will support nature, gastronomy, wellness and cultural tourism within Portugal’s inland, and attract visitors away from major tourist hotspots like Lisbon and Porto.

The government is bankrolling 12 tourism projects to the tune of €4.5 million. With a total investment of around €11 million, the projects will boost tourism across the north and central areas of Portugal, as well as the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions.

This is part of the broader "Growing with Tourism" initiative, which launched in February 2025 and has a budget of €30 million.

The ambitious projects will also focus on creating new tourism products, promoting smart territories, and revitalising historical and cultural heritage, as well as advancing sustainability and urban regeneration.

Funding will support upskilling drives, like training and capacity-building programmes for workers in vulnerable circumstances within the sector. (Euronews)