Beaches perfect for surfing, towering cliffs, and breathtaking views of the Atlantic are just some of the sights this tourist destination has to offer.
In the heart of Portugal, a depopulation phenomenon left thousands of villages on the brink of disappearing. According to data from the 2011 census, 9,492 Portuguese localities had 50 inhabitants or fewer, affected mainly by migration to large cities or abroad, compounded by demographic stagnation and an aging population.
However, not all stories end in oblivion. An inspiring example is Aldeia da Pedralva, an abandoned village on the Costa Vicentina that a group of entrepreneurs rescued and transformed into a successful rural tourism project, turning it into a destination of peace and authenticity in the midst of the bustling Algarve.
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