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São Jacinto campsite renovation to start in September

06.08.2026 22:56 1 min 2 sources РУС
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São Jacinto campsite renovation to start in September
Original source: Diário de Aveiro: O seu jornal de notícias de Aveiro

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Aveiro's municipality announced the renovation of São Jacinto campsite will begin in September. The €2.2 million project includes a motorhome area and modernization.

Aveiro's municipality announced that renovation works at the São Jacinto campsite will begin in September. The site has been closed since late 2022. The contract worth €2.2 million was signed in October 2025, with a completion period of 210 days.

The plan includes reorganizing the parking area with a dedicated motorhome zone, replacing asbestos-cement coverings, modernizing infrastructure, and landscaping. After the works, the municipality will define the campsite's management model.

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São Jacinto campsite renovation to start in September

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