Foz Côa Nautical Station

Foz Côa, the Almond Blossom Capital and the only municipality with two World Heritage sites – Rock Art and the Alto Douro Wine Region – is a hymn to the symbiosis between humankind and nature. The Pocinho High Performance Center (CAR), an internationally renowned project, offers exceptional conditions to host high-performance athletes in numerous sports, enjoying a unique landscape setting. The Pocinho reservoir has created one of the best bodies of water in the world for nautical sports activities. Exploring the entire territory of this municipality with its rich heritage is to rediscover part of our country's history through its social, economic, cultural, sporting, leisure, and tourism assets. Come and discover Foz Côa – a Living World Heritage Site! Objectives of the Nautical Station

To develop a strategy to strengthen nautical tourism in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, anchored in the development of the CAR's full potential;

To promote Foz Côa, Vale do Côa and Douro Superior as a national and international destination for nautical sports and leisure, in inland and river waters;

To structure an integrated, high-quality tourism offer based on unique and exclusive products and experiences, in partnership with stakeholders from the municipality and region;

To promote the municipality as an accessible tourist destination with suitable facilities and activities for everyone.

Nautical Station Council

• Vila Nova de Foz Côa Municipal Council
• Pocinho High Performance Rowing and Canoeing Centre
• Lieutenant Colonel Adão Carrapatoso School Group
• Bairro do Casal – Turismo de Aldeia, Lda
• Portuguese Canoeing Federation
• Côa Parque Foundation
• Sports Foundation
• IPDJ – Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth, IP – Northern Regional Directorate
• Porto and Northern Portugal Tourism - Regional Entity