May 22, 2023, 1:00:00 PM
As part of
the PORTOS project (Ports towards energy self-sufficiency), funded by the
European Interreg Atlantic Area call, the Port of Vigo invites you to a
Conference to delve into the energy transition of ports and the improvement of
their environmental integration.
The conference, open to the public, will take place on June 5th at 10:00 a.m. in the Sessions Building of the Port Authority of Vigo (you can check the full agenda HERE).
To attend, registration is required through the following link: https://forms.gle/PcRL6cnQTjuc7e7x7
Visits to
the Underwater Observatory
Furthermore,
we continue to discover what lies beneath the waters of the Port of Vigo. Until
June 15th, Nautilus will keep its doors open for you to learn more about the
daily life of the Port of Vigo, the projects it is working on, and the life
that inhabits its waters.
Visits to
the underwater observatory are guided, completely free, and have an approximate
duration of 30 minutes. They are intended for school groups and collectives (by
reservation) as well as the general public (without reservation), according to
the following days and hours:
School
groups: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Collectives
and general public: Fridays, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays,
Sundays, and holidays, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. (the last tour will start at 12:40 p.m. in the morning and 7:40 p.m. in
the evening).
REQUIREMENTS
FOR RESERVED VISITS
The visit
request must be made at least one (1) week in advance through the following
email addresses: apvigo@apvigo.es and/or nautilus@fundaciontraslatio.org. You
can download the request form HERE.
Related documents
The HYDEA project, led by the EnergyLab Technology Center and funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area 2021-2027 program, has been awarded the 2024 Atlantic Project Award in the category of Atlantic Ports and Blue Economy.
Over 600 participants, including students from five schools and members of two associations, took part in the educational and nautical activities of the 2024 Azul Festival. Students enjoyed eight activities designed to promote knowledge of the sea and nautical skills, from sailing lessons to cooking workshops and visits to traditional boats. Organized by the Rías Baixas Nautical Cluster Association, the 2024 Azul Festival has established itself as a key event to promote maritime culture and sustainability in the Ría de Vigo.
• The president of the APV, Carlos Botana, and the conselleiro do Mar, Alfonso Villares, were in charge of welcoming the more than fifty participants in this meeting. • They counted with the participation of more than fifty attendees, who shared their personal experience to improve the quality of life of the people of the sea.