9th Meeting of the Ecopistas Portugal Partner Network

On 20 May 2026 the 9th Meeting of the Ecopistas Portugal Partner Network will be organized. Location: Interactive Tourism Shop, building of the former Pedras Salgadas railway station, Tâmega and Corgo International Ecovia, Municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar. Local authority (Portugal). Agenda: 10:00 – Reception of participants. 10:30 – […]

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Great Western Greenway – a good green practice at the webinar of the European Commission

On 29th of April 2026, the European Commission organized a webinar on “Environmental Sustainability as a Competitiveness Strategy and Economic Lever for Tourism,” with the involvement of the European Greenways Association, a member of the expert group “Together for EU Tourism – T4T,” led by DG Mobility and Transport. The […]

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The European Heritage Label celebration in Brussels

The European Heritage Label (EHL) is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026. This initiative by the European Commission is a recognition that honours heritage sites of outstanding European value and significance—both historical and symbolic. On April 22, 2026, in Brussels, Kris Rockelé was representing the European Greenways Association EGWA, attended […]

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Seminar: Walking Trails and Cultural Routes

Walking Trails and Cultural Routes: Policy, Protection and Progress EGWA President, prof. Giulio Senes at Università degli Studi di Milano will speak during the seminar on the walking trails and cultural routes, 27/04/2026 at 2 pm. more information: www.unimontagna.it/en/unimont-media/walking-trails-and-cultural-routes-policy-protection-and-progress/ The Seminar is inspired by the PRIN PNRR research project “Itinerel” […]

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Greenways driving sustainable development in Andalucía!

On 25 March 2026, the 3rd Greenways Conference for the Province of Seville took place at the former El Ronquillo railway station (Vía Verde de El Ronquillo, Andalucía, Spain). The event, organised by the Department of Inter-municipal Public Services of the Seville Provincial Council (La Diputación de Sevilla) in partnership […]

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European Tourism Day in Brussels

On 26 January 2026 the European Commission organises the European Tourism Day in Brussels. European Greenways Association will be represented at the event. As the EU Commission points out: “The European Tourism Day will be an opportunity to take stock of recent EU tourism policy developments and to exchange on […]

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12EGA 2025 in pictures

  The International Conference on Greenways as a Tool for Sustainable Industrial Tourism Outstanding best practices and experiences in greenways and cycle tourism presented by 22 speakers from 9 countries Over 100 participants gathered to discover inspiring best practices and celebrate their shared commitment to greenways for a more sustainable […]

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International Conference on Greenways at the 12th EGA 2025

International Conference on Greenways as a Tool for Sustainable Industrial Tourism, 12th European Greenways Award Ceremony   & Study Visit by Bike Date: Thursday 9th  and Friday 10th  October  2025, Venue:  Abanto-Zierbena, near Bilbao (Spain)   >> See the venue Ekoetxea of Abanto-Zierbena – Gallarta   The 12th edition of the European […]

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Call open for the 12th European Greenways Award

Breaking news! Be aware :  New Deadline/ Nouveau délai /Nuevo plazo/ Following requests, the deadline for the submission of candidacies for the 12th European Greenways Award 2025 has been extended to: Thursday 29 May / Jeudi 29 Mai / Jueves 29 Mayo 2025 Thank you for your interest in participating! Nous vous remercions de votre intérêt à […]

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