Today we celebrate International Earth Day, this year with the theme “Investing in our planet”.
This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the promotion of sustainable development as a fundamental factor for the quality of life of future generations. The chosen theme refers to the importance of devoting our time, resources and energy to solving climate change and other environmental problems. This is the time to invest in defending […]
Prime Minister inaugurated requalification work at the Monastery of Ancede Cultural Center of Baião
The Prime Minister, António Costa, inaugurated, on the 21st of April, the requalification work of the Monastery of Ancede, which gave way to the Cultural Center of Baião (MACC), whose project was completed 38 years after the decision of the Municipality to acquire and transform the ruin of that Monument of Public Interest, which is […]
The Global Council for Sustainable Tourism published the membership of the Municipality of Baião:
Municipality of Baião has joined as a Member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Baião is situated in the North region of Portugal, nestled between the Douro River and Serra do Marão mountain range. Baião’s history dates back to prehistoric times, with numerous archeological findings and historical landmarks throughout the region. It is known […]
Students from the Baião School Groups celebrated World Tree Day with various outdoor activities
World Tree Day was celebrated in Baião, in a fun and cheerful way, in contact with Nature, on April 3, by 150 students in the 6th grade of basic education from the three groups of schools, Southeast, Vale de Ovil and Eiriz, with various activities, integrated within the scope of the Municipal Education Project, promoted […]
Discover our journey towards sustainability.
Baião presents some of the most relevant measures and actions adopted within the scope of Sustainability, based on each of the 4 pillars: Environment, Culture, Social and Economic. Verde é o Novo Destino! Green is the new Destination! Junte-se a nós! Verde é o novo Destino… Join us! Green is the new Destination… https://fb.watch/jQWmgpl6Vd/
“Feira do Fumeiro, do Cozido à Portuguesa e dos Vinhos de Baião” with sustainability measures
In the recent edition of the “Feira do Fumeiro, Cozido à Portuguesa and Vinhos de Baião”, new sustainability measures were adopted, awareness campaigns were developed, in addition to actions such as the separation of organic waste from catering for treatment, placement of several ecopoints and the provision of drinking fountains (points for free water supply). […]
Expansion and improvement of the water supply network at a good pace and close to completion
The publicly-held company Águas do Douro e Paiva is responsible for supplying water to Águas do Norte and has two interventions in progress in the municipality of Baião, to expand the network and increase water supply flows. The connection between the Amarelhe reservoir and the Valadares reservoir is now in its final phase. Meanwhile, the […]
Applications for the Green Flag Program ECOXXI 2023
Held on the 30th of March, at the Portuguese Environment Agency, the session was attended by the Green Team, following the subscription of the Municipality of Baião to the Blue Flag Association of Europe (ABAE) programme. This program distinguishes the most sustainable municipalities in Portugal, based on a voluntary application that includes 21 indicators, related […]
Serra da Aboboreira formalized as Regional Protected Landscape
After a long path traveled by various entities for almost 35 years, Serra da Aboboreira was officially recognized and approved as a Regional Protected Landscape, during the Intermunicipal Assembly of the Association of Municipalities of Douro and Tâmega, in Baião. In order to celebrate the implementation and conclusion of the project, the municipality of Baião […]
Rally Terras D’Aboboreira with sustainability measures
Environmental Sustainability is a current and very sensitive topic for the Clube Automóvel de Amarante, which during the race will implement various procedures in different areas, such as the Assistance Park, Refueling Zone or Public Areas, among others, in which it will be garbage is separated, in addition to other care of an environmental nature. […]