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The Minister points out that 'if there are no weather-related issues', the works could be completed by mid-May.
The Edifício Transparente in Porto will undergo partial demolition in a cost-sharing agreement between the City Council and the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) to 'renaturalise' the International Beach. Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho stated the building, which dates back to Porto's time as European Capital of Culture in 2001, is in a state of degradation and obstructs the landscape. The plan involves reducing the building's height to the level of the viaduct, leaving only the lower section for beach support facilities. Mayor Pedro Duarte has long advocated for this change to remove the 'barrier' between the City Park and the sea, with the project expected to proceed following the end of the current concession in 2026.
The coastline is not just a line on a map, nor is it merely a risk zone. It is a living system, and therefore, the answers cannot be purely technical, as they also involve social and political choices. Opinion by Carla Gonçalves.
The ruins of a bar at Ourigo Beach are the only structure in Porto listed in the report, which concerns incidents along the coastline of mainland Portugal between October 2025.
The article titled “Arrancam trabalhos de alimentação artificial de praias” reports on the commencement of artificial nourishment projects for beaches in Portugal. These efforts aim to restore and maintain beach sand levels, combating erosion and ensuring the preservation of coastal environments. The initiative involves adding sand to affected beaches to improve their stability and attractiveness for tourism and local communities. The project reflects Portugal's ongoing commitment to coastal management and environmental conservation.
In the APA report, it is explained that the damage recorded in the municipality of Vagos, in built-up areas for public use and enjoyment, was due to coastal overtopping.
The minister says that in some cases it cannot be a matter of “opening the door and being on the beach. That, as beautiful as it may be, carries a lot of risk,” she warns, admitting that there are bars that will have to be relocated.
The signing of the contract between the Government and the company is scheduled for Friday in Loulé.
