Protesters turn Bocage Square into a beach to protest against privatization of natural spaces in ArrábidaPhoto by michelle guimarães on Pexels
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Protesters turn Bocage Square into a beach to protest against privatization of natural spaces in Arrábida

TVI Notícias29 August 2026 at 21:47

Protesters transformed Bocache Square into an improvised beach as a form of protest against the possibility of privatization of beaches and natural spaces in the Arrábida region. The action aimed to draw attention to what the organizers consider a threat to natural public spaces.

The "Deslarguem a Arrábida" movement is behind the organization of this protest. The group directly questions the possibility of privatization of beaches and other natural spaces in that region, arguing that these places should remain accessible to all citizens.

Arrábida is known for its beaches and its protected natural area, which makes the privatization issue a sensitive topic for the local population and for those who visit the region. The protest at Bocache Square aimed to alert to what the organizers see as a risk of loss of public access to these spaces.

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