PINHEL: Great Valley of Côa returns to Naturcyl for the third consecutive year
SAPO Notícias27 August 2026 at 09:13
The Greater Côa Valley will be present for the third consecutive year at Naturcyl – International Ecotourism Fair of Castile and León, which will be held from September 25 to 27, 2026 at the Royal Site of San Ildefonso, in Segovia. This participation marks the ninth edition of the event, which this year has the motto "Living Territories", reinforcing the commitment to promoting sustainable tourism and biodiversity in the Côa Valley region.
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