Apr 30, 2024, 6:00:00 PM
First
institutional meeting between the president of the Port Authority of Vigo,
Carlos Botana, and the vice president of the Provincial Council of Pontevedra,
Luisa Sánchez. A meeting that both leaders described as very cordial and
fruitful, during which they agreed to explore possible avenues of collaboration
between both institutions with the aim of revitalizing the central area of the
port through the promotion of cultural and sporting activities.
In this
context, both Botana and Sánchez advocated for the organization of different
activities "that bring life" to this space throughout the year,
promoting nautical sports through the Nautical Cluster Ría de Vigo, enhancing
the Blue Week, and opening a line of collaboration to introduce children to the
sea.
"We
want the Port of Vigo to be the venue for major international events, both
cultural and sporting, taking advantage of the great potential of our
Ría," they emphasized, "and ensuring that these activities have a
permanent character".
The initiative, coordinated by the Vigo Port Authority, has achieved the colonization of 170 species in biomimetic structures and the recovery of 0.2 hectares of protected seagrass beds. Carlos Botana highlights that the success of NaturPorts positions Vigo as an international benchmark in the blue economy and port sustainability.
The body analyzed the balance of actions carried out in 2025 and the lines of work planned for this year. Stella Maris assisted 550 crew members during the past year and the Port Police collected more than 3,000 toys with its Christmas campaign. The Committee discussed the creation of an operational subcommittee and possible funding channels for future actions.
• The implementation phase of the finalist projects of the 1st edition of the APVIGO Intraemprende programme is underway. • Jairo Mera and Noemí Sío are leading the creation of a space that combines historical dissemination and smart tourism. • Alberto López is designing a digital solution that acts as a virtual trainer, integrating personalised physical activity and nutrition plans. • Laura Otero's ‘Ondiñas’ programme will promote career guidance and closer ties between Vigo and its port.