The Municipality of São Brás de Alportel participated in the 4th Meeting of Partners of the Portuguese Industrial Tourism Network, held from October 28th to 30th in Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island, Azores. The event brought together partners from across the country for a moment of sharing experiences, knowledge, and learning.
One of the most significant moments for the municipality was the signing of the adhesion protocol for Praça 1914 to the Portuguese Industrial Tourism Network. This municipal space thus becomes the second to join the network, alongside the Casa Memória da EN2, the Museu do Traje, the Pecoliva / olive oil mill, and the Ecofabrica de cortiça (cork factory).
The Mayor of São Brás de Alportel, Marlene Guerreiro, highlighted the importance of this adhesion: «We have a history that deserves to be preserved, valued, and shared. Praça 1914 and Casa Memória da EN2 are two municipal spaces with their own unique paths, which help us understand who we are and where we come from. Their integration into the Portuguese Industrial Tourism Network allows us to give greater visibility to this heritage and bring it to more people».
The meeting provided moments for reflection on the valorization of industrial heritage, sharing of projects, and strengthening of partnerships, contributing to the growth of Industrial Tourism in Portugal. São Brás de Alportel thus reinforces its commitment to promoting local heritage, showcasing spaces united by a common goal: to preserve, value, and share the heritage that forms part of the municipality's identity.
