Linking sustainable practices throughout Europe
Mediterranean Diet Route - Rota da Dieta Mediterranica, Algarve (Portugal)
Rural topic(s): Places to be (work in progress)
Type: Narrative story
Date of writing: November 4, 2019
Organization(s): In Loco
Summary:
The Mediterranean diet route project stimulates the cooperation of farmers, artisans, restaurants, hotels and other local actors that aim to support sustainable rural tourism and local food.
It emphasises the values of the Mediterranean diet, recognised by the UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
Several fairs and events are organised by In Loco throughout the year, among which the Tavira Fair in September
Notes:
Where: São Brás de Alportel, Portugal
Who: In Loco
Link: further info (in EN and PT):
www.facebook.com/rdmediterranica/
Informations:
Scale of intervention : Regional
Keywords: local food systems, food
Places: Portugal
Actors: animation and rural development organisation
Methods: networking, promotion of local economic activity, raising awareness