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Bussaco records best month ever: visitors and revenue soar

Notícias de Coimbra31 August 2026 at 16:46

The Bussaco Forest Foundation announced today that it achieved in August the best operational, tourist, and financial result in its history. The month of August recorded historic numbers of visitors and revenue, surpassing all previous months since the foundation's creation.

The data indicates significant growth in both the number of visitors and the revenue generated by the forest. This exceptional performance reflects the growing demand for this Portuguese natural destination.

The Bussaco Forest, classified as a National Monument, is managed by the Foundation that bears its name and constitutes one of the country's main green spaces, being frequently sought by national and foreign tourists.

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