Travel Devil

17- Solutions for over tourism in Portugal w/ Marta Domingues

Clara Francken Season 1 Episode 17

How can we visit Portugal in a more sustainable way? Today's guest is the portages Marta Domingues, a founder of eco-projects and a biodiversity activist.

Marta explains the problems she faces on a daily basis living in Portugal. Over tourism caused her not to visit Lisbon anymore, taking the bus can take a long time, visiting beautiful beaches with her kids became a 3-hour-queue experience by car... But all of those negatives make room for positive solutions.

How can we do eco travel in Portugal? Take the bicycle, visit locals, support communities, find small businesses to do your activities.. Marta shares very valuable information on how to find these activities and inspires you thanks to a great amount of examples.

You'll get inspired, listen to stories and get lots of useful tips!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

  • Background of Marta Domingues
  • Public transport in Portugal
  • Portuguese intercity busses vs trains
  • Impact of over tourism on housing prices in Portugal
  • How to find sustainable travel alternatives
  • How to find great activities via Facebook, TripAdvisor and Google Maps
  • What's the impact of expats on Portugal
  • ...

Connect with Marta?
Instagram: @florestadaslebres


Complaints / Suggestions about Portugal:
visitportugal.com/en/contact
livroamarelo.gov.pt/en/

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