EcoolFest Festival

EcoolFest Festival: Art, Food & Ideas

In this week's lifestyle article, we'll tell you about something very special that will happen in Porto — the EcoolFest Festival!

The Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis is hosting the first "EcoolFest", a sustainability festival that will take place on July 8. The event will feature a series of activities promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.

EcoolFest is an event that celebrates sustainability with various activities aiming to educate and inspire people to care for the planet. The event will feature multiple activities, including concerts, an eco-friendly marketplace, roundtable discussions with experts in the field, POP-UP performances, children's activities, and a cooking show.

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More Than Just a Music Festival

The eco-friendly market will feature a variety of sustainable products. Exhibitors will be available for conversation and information about their products and how they are produced.

Roundtable discussions will allow experts in the field to share their experiences and knowledge on different sustainability discussion topics and how each person can contribute to preserving the environment. Participants will be able to ask questions and be part of discussions on these topics.

We can expect two cooking shows focused on zero waste. It will be a time for participants to realize how they can make their kitchens the most sustainable area of their homes. The participants will present ways to have a more environmentally friendly kitchen without losing flavor, using creative recipes and zero-waste techniques.

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The First of its Kind

The Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis is excited to host the first EcoolFest. The event aims to inspire and educate people of all ages about the importance of sustainability and preserving the environment. Take advantage of the opportunity to have fun and learn at this unique, eco-friendly event.

Ecoolfest is an innovative concept in Porto, waiting to welcome 500 environmentally friendly people, and already has support from Stcp, RTP, Lipor, and many more. Entrance will be free, and more information can be found on ECOOLFEST's social networks.

Join us in this celebration!

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How to Arrive

If you are from Porto, take advantage of our good weather and to the EcoolFest. In case you have to use transportation, here are some tips:

By Car

If you travel by car, we leave you some parking options near the Soares dos Reis Museum:
- Cristal Park (1 minute)
- Carregal Park (3 minutes)
- Cristal Palace Parking (4 minutes)
- Miguel Bombarda Car Park (5 minutes)

By Bus

If you wish to travel by bus, the nearest stop is Hospital de Santo António, where the following buses stop: 200, 201, 207, 208, 302, 501, 501, and 601. You can plan your trip at https://www.stcp.pt/pt/itinerarium/

By Train

‍If your train arrives at Campanhã Station, you can take the train to Trindade (Lines A, B, C, E, and F), switch to Line D (direction Santo Ovídeo), get off at the Avenida dos Aliados stop and walk 15 minutes to Soares dos Reis Museum. You can also take the 207 bus from Campanhã station and get off at the Hospital de Santo António stop right in front of the Museum.

If you get off at São Bento Station, you have two options: walk 18 minutes to the Soares dos Reis Museum, or catch a bus (200, 207, or 302) at Praça D. João I (5 minutes walking from São Bento) and get off at the Hospital Santo António stop, which is right in front of the Museum.

By Metro

Finally, if you want to access EcoolFest by metro, the exit station should be Avenida dos Aliados (Line D), and you'll have to walk 15 minutes to Soares dos Reis Museum (more information at www.metrodoporto.pt).