# Tourism development in Portugal-Spain border regions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tourism-development-in-portugal-spain-border-regions > Updated: 2026-09-06T10:02:19.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Tourism development is being promoted along the border regions of Portugal and Spain, focusing on historical, natural, and gastronomic attractions. In the Beira Interior region of Portugal, efforts are underway to establish the area as a destination through projects like the Beira Interior Wine Villages. This initiative emphasizes enotourism using indigenous grape varieties and local granite soils. To reach the Spanish market, professional itineraries were organized for journalists and operators to showcase historical sites such as Sortelha and regional culinary offerings. Additional tourism highlights include industrial heritage and transboundary natural parks. In Vila Real, Portugal, the Central do Biel—the country’s first hydroelectric plant—is accessible via a specialized elevator. Furthermore, the Baixa Limia-Serra do Xurés Natural Park in Spain provides a transboundary natural area alongside Portugal’s Peneda-Gerês, featuring thermal waters and Roman ruins. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Tourism sites highlighted along the Portugal-Spain border Tourism highlights include Portugal’s first hydroelectric plant, Central do Biel, and the natural thermal springs and parks located along the border of Portugal and Galicia, Spain. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tourism-sites-highlighted-along-the-portugal-spain-border ### 2026-08-30: Beira Interior emerges as a rising tourism destination in Portugal Portugal's Beira Interior region is positioning itself as a major tourism destination for 2026, focusing on enotourism, historical villages, and authentic gastronomy to attract the Spanish market. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beira-interior-emerges-as-a-rising-tourism-destination-in-portugal --- Cite as: Tourism development in Portugal-Spain border regions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tourism-development-in-portugal-spain-border-regions