Alqueva: EDIA invests 350 thousand euros in infrastructure for tourism.
EDIA will invest 350 thousand euros to promote tourism in Alqueva. Contract signed with Turismo de Portugal.
The Enterprise Development and Infrastructures of Alqueva (EDIA) signed Monday with Turismo de Portugal, a financing agreement that aims to structure the resources and the company's facilities located in the area surrounding the dam and its lake, the Interpretation Center and the Museum of Light.
The project will be supported by the Valuing Program and will "re-qualify the surrounding areas of the dam, with particular emphasis on the Marina de Alqueva ", Peter revealed Salema, President of edia, who added that "the crowning, where among others a zone of selfies will be created ", and access to Marina installed support equipment, public toilets, cafeteria, parking and recreation area.
The president of edia, explained that "the old dream of the Alentejo, has 80% adhesion in agriculture, lacked develop tourism ", adding that in the works and assets will be invested 216 thousand euros, information media for 80.328 euros and technological tools more 49 a thousand euros", finished.
For Peter Salema, this investment "will make a difference in tourism in Alqueva", concluded.
Teixeira Correia
(journalist)
