May 5, 2023, 2:00:00 PM
In the framework of the PORTOS
project (Ports towards energy self-sufficiency), funded by the European
Interreg Atlantic Area call, the Port of Vigo invites you to dive into the
underwater observatory "Nautilus".
In this context, from May 1 to
June 15, the Nautilus will have its doors open so you can learn a little
more about the daily life of the Port of Vigo and the projects it is working
on, as well as discovering the life that lives under its waters.
The visits to the underwater observatory are guided, totally free and have an approximate duration of 30 minutes. They are intended for school groups and groups (by reservation) and for the general public (without reservation), according to the following days and times:
REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITS BY
RESERVATION
The request for a visit must be made at least one (1) week in advance, through the following e-mail address: apvigo@apvigo.es and/or nautilus@fundaciontraslatio.org. You can download the application form HERE.
• The new edition of Festival Azul will take place from May 22 to 25 in the Vigo Bay, featuring a full program of sports, tourism, culture, and educational activities. • The event was officially presented today at a press conference with representatives from the Xunta de Galicia, the Pontevedra Provincial Council, the Port Authority of Vigo, and the Rías Baixas Nautical Cluster Association. • Registration for activities is now open on the website and social media channels of the Rías Baixas Nautical Cluster.
• Carlos Botana, president of the Vigo Port Authority, hoisted the flag today in the Náutico area. • The recognition was awarded by the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC), honoring Vigo Port's efforts along its waterfront. • The port also received a second distinction: the “Nautilus” underwater viewer has been designated a Blue Center, a space dedicated to environmental education. • The authority is now aiming to obtain a third Blue Flag next year with the launch of its “Peiraos do Solpor” project.