Work to replenish beaches with sand and fill shorelines is underway from the north to the south of the country. The president of the Portuguese Environment Agency refers to 'a very difficult year for the coastline'.
The sand of Portuguese beaches 'was eaten' by storms and is now being replenished: 'At high tide there is no sand...'
Friday, 24 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
