VIANA DO CASTELO
INDUSTRY
The Northern Region of Portugal, where Viana do Castelo is located, is characterized by its open economy and long tradition of international trade. Situated in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, its 144 kilometers of Atlantic coastline have been crucial in shaping this economic heritage.
The connection to the sea is a defining element of the region's cultural and historical identity. With approximately 3.7 million inhabitants, it has a population density 1.5 times higher than the average for mainland Portugal and the European Union. It is a young, entrepreneurial, and industrial region, also standing out for its creativity, artistic talent, and recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Viana do Castelo reflects this regional dynamic, being a territory that combines urban, historical and natural heritage with high potential for international development and tourist attraction. In the surf and wave sports sector, this vocation is materialized through leading companies linked to the production of surfboards, wetsuits, technical clothing, nautical equipment and technological innovation applied to the sport.
This business and creative ecosystem has contributed to strengthening Viana do Castelo's identity as a surfing destination, but also as a hub for innovation, production, and commerce linked to the sea and creative industries.
