Portuguese Geoparks at Lisbon International Tourism Fair – BTL 2013

During five days (27th February to 3rd March), the Portuguese Geoparks  participated at BTL 2013 (Lisbon International Tourism Fair) promoting her territories, integrated on each Tourism Region of Portugal.

This event attracted thousands of people from all the world like agencies, touristic operators. The Portuguese Geoparks have met with some of them.

During the oficial visit of the portuguese minister of the economy, he was attracted by nuns who came from XVI century from Arouca Convent. This nuns have showed the culture from cister Order and have promoted simultaneously the next big event to be realized in this territory, on the next May, denominated “Skills and Flavors” .

The gastronomy of these territories was promoted during the showcooking and proof moments.

Was present also in this fair, the Azores and Terras de Cavaleiros aspiring Geoparks with several promotional activities and local products.

The participation of portuguese geoparks in this fair was an excellent contribution for to the promotion and enhancement, not only for their territories, but also for the visibility of the EGN and GGN networks.