New Alto Mondego Express Promises to Revolutionize Rail Tourism

Public presentation in Gouveia marks the start of a project aimed at enhancing the region and attracting visitors.

Alto Mondego landscape with vintage train and traditional houses.
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Alto Mondego landscape with vintage train and traditional houses.

The new rail tourism route, Expresso do Alto Mondego, was publicly presented in Gouveia on September 27, 2026, World Tourism Day.

The event took place at the Gouveia Tourism Office, in Jardim da Ribeira, and was attended by institutional partners, including representatives from the Municipalities of Fornos de Algodres (President Alexandre Lote; Councillor Maria Luísa Gomes), Mangualde (Councillor Rosalina Almeida), and Nelas (Councillor Elsa Loureiro), as well as tourism agents.
This session marked the beginning of the project's development process, offering an opportunity to learn about its offerings, explore participation methods, and share ideas for a collaborative approach. The aim is to boost tourism in the Alto Mondego region.
Throughout the project, training and support actions will be implemented, focusing on enhancing tourist experiences, sustainability, and the coordination of regional offerings. The initiative invites tourism stakeholders to be part of this new journey through the Alto Mondego.
Tourism agents interested in participating should contact the Tourism Office for more information on how to get involved in this new route.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Gouveia (28/09/2026)