Surf, a wave of sustainability
Surfing is a well known activity, enjoyed by many across the world, and Lourinhã is no exception. The surf schools of the region recognise ...
The heart of Lourinhã
The Lourinhã region is the richest area in Portugal in terms of fossil record. This makes it a very important region for understanding the ...
Kingfisher Project
Lourinhã is a county with a very rich biodiversity, but human activity is endangering it. Nonetheless, there are people willing to fight for ...
Lourinhã’s special drink
The Lourinhã brandy, having won many awards, is known as one of the best in the world. The Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã is responsible for ...
Life on the frontlines of a changing ocean
Located along Portugal’s silver coast, there is a place called Lourinhã. Lourinhã’s been in the spotlight for its chillier waters, drawn ...
Paleontology’s role in environmental conservation and understanding of human history
Although paleontology holds the weight of Earth's history, it is itself a relatively recent field. With only 200 years worth of studies, ...
How REBN is Protecting Portugal’s Nocturnal Butterflies
The “Rede de Estações de Borboletas Noturnas” (REBN), has been monitoring the moth and butterfly populations of the remarkably diverse ...
Ribamar’s fishing legacy at risk amid modern challenges
“Fishing is an industry very much adrift. If a sector is lost at sea, people are bound to try and save themselves”, says Leonor Silva, a ...