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Cliffs along the River Douro in Miranda do Douro, Portugal

Terras de Trás-os-Montes, Portugal

Cliffs along the River Douro in Miranda do Douro, Portugal
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Terras de Trás-os-Montes (Lands of Trás-os-Montes), whose main urban centre is the city of Bragança, has been tapping into a new driving force in its economy – tourism. Despite large numbers of people having moved away, the region has been investing in recreational and food tourism. The mining and renewable energy industries also account for a substantial portion of the region’s economy and they are able to attract the attention of international companies (as is the case for lithium ore).

Examples of projects and initiatives supported by the EU

PAMUS 1: Creation of the Cycling Network and Pedestrian Path

The PAMUS project in the municipality of Mirandela sought to improve interurban links by developing a number of connecting routes. The PAMUS1: Creation of the Cycle and Pedestrian Network project, which was 85 % financed by European funds, included upgrading the infrastructure and routes serving the city, in order to improve conditions for pedestrians and boost green urban mobility.

Refurbishment and upgrading of the Emergency Room in Bragança Hospital

The renovation and upgrading of the A&E department at Bragança Hospital, 85 % financed by EU funds, gave a boost to healthcare services for the local population, especially older residents.

J.M. Goncalves Cooperage

A family business, based in Miranda do Douro, is a place where Portuguese and French know-how come together, as the firm’s founder embarked on a career in France. Combining traditional techniques with investment in innovation, the company has received around EUR 900 000 in EU funds. It currently has partnerships with French barrel-makers and the University of Trás-os-Montes. 

J.M. Gonçalves Cooperage

J.M. Goncalves Tanoaria, a family barrel-making firm based in Miranda do Douro, is a place where Portuguese and French know-how come together, as the firm’s founder embarked on a career in France. Combining traditional techniques with investment in innovation, the company has received around EUR 900 000 in EU funds and has partnerships with French barrel-makers and the University of Trás-os-Montes. 

‘Operation Northern Castles’

The aim of Operation Castles North, which was around 85 % financed by the ERDF, was to restore and upgrade the sites of five castles so that they can be enjoyed by locals, people from elsewhere in the region, tourists from abroad and people with an interest in nature and military tourism. The restoration work took place at the castles of Montalegre, Monforte (Chaves), Outeiro (Bragança), Miranda do Douro and Mogadouro.

PAMUS project

The PAMUS project in the municipality of Mirandela sought to improve interurban links by developing a number of connecting routes. The PAMUS1: Creation of the Cycle and Pedestrian Network project, which was 85 % financed by EU funds, included upgrading the infrastructure and routes serving the city, in order to improve conditions for pedestrians and boost green urban mobility.

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