Vila Nova de Foz Côa launches Christmas contests to boost local commerce

'Christmas Shop Windows 2026' and 'This Christmas, Shop Local' initiatives open registrations until November 16.

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The Municipality of Vila Nova de Foz Côa has launched the “Christmas Shop Windows 2026” and “This Christmas, Shop Local” contests, aiming to boost commerce in the municipality during the festive season.

Registrations for both initiatives are open from November 9 to 16, via an online adhesion form. The “Christmas Shop Windows 2026” contest challenges establishments to decorate their displays with Christmas spirit, with decorations to be completed by November 25. Photos of the shop windows must be submitted between November 23 and 25, and the contest runs from December 1 to 31, 2026.
In turn, the “This Christmas, Shop Local” contest runs from December 1, 2026, to January 6, 2027. This initiative encourages consumers to make their purchases at participating establishments, with the possibility to enter through coupons awarded for purchases of a minimum value of €20, according to the established rules.
Interested merchants can consult the participation conditions in the PDF documents of each contest's rules, available on the municipality's website.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Vila Nova de Foz Côa (09/11/2026)