E-LAR programme
E-LAR programme supports the replacement of gas equipment with efficient electrical solutionsThe Environmental Fund launched the E-LAR Programme (AAC No. 10/C13-i01/2025), under the PRR – ‘More Sustainable Neighbourhoods’, to improve the comfort of homes, support the purchase of efficient equipment and promote the electrification of energy consumption.With a budget of €30 million, support is allocated […]
National Sustainability Day
Baião celebrates National Sustainability Day with awareness campaign As part of the celebrations for National Sustainability Day on 25 September, the Environment Unit of Baião Municipal Council will hold an awareness session for senior citizens, focusing on the importance of proper waste management. The session will take place at the Teixeira Community Relations Centre (CRC) […]
The autumn equinox
In anticipation of the autumn equinox, the Municipality of Baião is promoting a stargazing session on 20 September at the Equestrian Centre, in the heart of the Serra da Aboboreira. Participation is free, but limited to a maximum of 50 people. Registration is mandatory and must be completed by 15 September via the online ticket […]
Baião needs you!
Honoured with a unique nomination, Baião is among the nine destinations chosen for the category of ‘Europe’s Leading Emerging Destination 2025’ in the 32nd edition of the prestigious ‘World Travel Awards’, considered the ‘Oscars’ of tourism. A source of pride for all of us. This is recognition of the beauty, the richness of our heritage, […]
The municipality of Baião has moved forward with a pioneering project for the reuse of treated wastewater.
The Baião Municipal Council, in partnership with SIMDOURO S.A., a company belonging to the Águas de Portugal Group responsible for sanitation in Baião, has implemented a process for the production and use of water for reuse (ApR), with the aim of promoting sustainable water resource management and responding to growing demand for water. Baião has […]
Mayor of Baião signs agreement to enhance the Teixeira River
The Mayor of Baião attended the signing ceremony for the ‘Water Resource Management – River Contracts’ cooperation agreement on Wednesday, 30 July. This initiative marks an important step in flood prevention and river renaturalisation in Portugal, focusing on areas of greatest risk, with 17 intervention projects planned in the northern region.The Teixeira River, in the […]
‘Don’t throw it all down the drain!’
‘Don’t throw it all down the drain!’ took to the stage at the Baião Municipal Auditorium! Promoted by Águas do Norte and organised by the Municipality of Baião, through its Education and Environment departments, this play took young people on a fun and educational trip to the WWTP – Wastewater Treatment Plant. Aimed at boys […]
Baião joins the Cities for Climate Network and reinforces its commitment to sustainability
The Municipality of Baião has taken another firm step towards sustainability by joining the Cities for Climate Network, a national initiative that aims to accelerate the transition of Portuguese cities to climate neutrality. This membership represents Baião’s alignment with the principles of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, reinforcing its commitment […]
New water point in Monte de Tuaraz reinforces support structures for firefighting
The creation of a new water point to support aerial and ground resources in fighting rural fires has been completed. It is located on Monte de Tuaraz, in the parish of Gôve, on the border with the parish of Grilo. This investment, worth 35,000 euros, means that the municipality of Baião now has nine strategic […]
“Patrulha Baião” kicks off with more young people and earlier: A renewed commitment to the forest and the environment
“Patrulha Baião”, a youth volunteer programme with environmental and civic impact, officially kicked off on 30 June at a large meeting attended by the Vice-Mayor of Baião and Councillor responsible for Civil Protection, Filipe Fonseca, representatives of the GNR, the municipality’s fire brigades, municipal technicians and the first group of volunteers, who have been in […]