# Inland nautical tourism development in Portugal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/inland-nautical-tourism-development-in-portugal > Updated: 2026-09-21T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Portugal is expanding its inland nautical tourism and sports infrastructure to drive regional economic development and sustainability. In mid-September 2026, the Fórum Náutica do Centro de Portugal was scheduled for Castelo Branco to discuss applying Blue Economy principles to rivers and reservoirs. The forum aimed to address financing for essential infrastructure, such as docks and sanitation, while prioritizing environmentally conscious visitors over mass tourism models. Following these discussions, municipalities have moved toward consolidating and launching specific projects. In Castelo Branco, the local government is integrating the Ponsul River, Marateca Reservoir, and Pisco Reservoir into a strategic Nautical Station involving 46 partners. Meanwhile, in Macedo de Cavaleiros, the Azibo Nautical Center has begun regular public programming, including sailing and canoeing sessions designed for both the general public and children. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Portuguese municipalities expand nautical tourism and sports infrastructure Portuguese municipalities in Castelo Branco and Macedo de Cavaleiros are advancing nautical station projects and public sports programming to boost regional tourism and year-round water sports. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-municipalities-expand-nautical-tourism-and-sports-infrastructure ### 2026-09-08: Castelo Branco to host forum on inland nautical tourism The Fórum Náutica do Centro de Portugal 2026 in Castelo Branco will explore using rivers and reservoirs to drive sustainable inland tourism and economic growth through Blue Economy principles. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castelo-branco-to-promote-inland-tourism-through-nautical-activities --- Cite as: Inland nautical tourism development in Portugal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/inland-nautical-tourism-development-in-portugal