{"id":314415,"date":"2024-04-20T10:05:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/?post_type=news&#038;p=314415"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:05:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:05:33","slug":"portugals-city-named-one-of-europes-most-sustainable","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/news\/portugals-city-named-one-of-europes-most-sustainable\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal\u2019s City Named One of Europe\u2019s Most Sustainable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many European destinations are endeavoring to cut their emissions for sustainability, but some, including Portugal\u2019s charming Porto, have stood out for their efforts.<\/p>\n<p>A study by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/blog\/ranking-destinations-sustainability-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DiscoverCars.com<\/a>, a car hire company has revealed some of the most sustainable cities in Europe after analyzing data on various factors. These include pollution levels, nature areas closest to airports, number of vegan restaurants, and the hotels with EV charging points. Each city was then awarded a score out of 100.<\/p>\n<p>At the top of the list is Edinburgh, Scotland\u2019s capital, with a total score of 89. Zurich followed closely with a total score of 88, with five percent of its hotels having EV charging points. At third place is Â鶹APP, boasting over 300 green spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Porto claimed the 19<sup>th<\/sup> spot, making it to the top 20. Portugal is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations in Europe, boasting incredible cities with rich experiences. Beyond its capital, Lisbon, with its historic neighborhoods and iconic landmarks, Porto beckons with its numerous treats.<\/p>\n<p>It charms visitors with its rich history, evident in its UNESCO-listed center brimming with colorful buildings, azulejo tiles, and Baroque churches.&nbsp; Beyond the historic core, the city vibrates with a youthful energy, boasting beautiful architecture like the S\u00e3o Francisco Church and Cl\u00e9rigos Tower, all while offering a taste of Portugal&#8217;s famous Port wine produced in the nearby Douro Valley.<\/p>\n<p>The city has cut its carbon emissions significantly and aims to be nearly carbon neutral by 2030. They&#8217;re achieving this through a multi-pronged approach, including switching to renewable energy sources, promoting electric vehicles, and improving energy efficiency in buildings.&nbsp; They&#8217;re also looking at innovative solutions like fostering a circular economy and managing water resources responsibly.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-174248686\" class=\"disco-amazon-box-2024 disco-entity-placement\"><div style=\"width: 100%; border: 2px solid lightgray; padding: 3% 6% 3% 3%; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Planning a trip to Â鶹APP ? Get ready !<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 1px solid #c4336e; width: 100%; margin: 5px auto 25px auto;\" \/>\n<p>These are\u00a0<strong>Amazon&#8217;s\u00a0best-selling<\/strong>\u00a0travel products that you may need for coming to Â鶹APP.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Bookstore<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The best travel book : Rick Steves &#8211; Â鶹APP 2023<\/strong> <strong>&#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"ricksteves1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rEUV7n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn more here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fodor&#8217;s Â鶹APP 2024 &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"lonelyplanet1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RVYQqV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn more here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Travel Gear<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Venture Pal Lightweight Backpack &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"venturebackpack1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Fg15xU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn more here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Samsonite Winfield 2 28&#8243; Luggage &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"samsnonite1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PTNRM1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn more here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Swig Savvy&#8217;s Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"waterbottle1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46GvhhP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn more here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ourtravellist1\" title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2uIsJ55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Check Amazon\u2019s best-seller list for the most popular travel accessories. <\/a>We sometimes read this list just to find out what new travel products people are buying.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1744,"featured_media":314418,"template":"","categories":[4027],"subject":[4430,4514],"class_list":["post-314415","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-portugal-2","subject-tech-science","subject-travel"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Portugal\u2019s City Named One of Europe\u2019s Most Sustainable - Discover Walks Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/news\/portugals-city-named-one-of-europes-most-sustainable\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Portugal\u2019s City Named One of Europe\u2019s Most Sustainable - Discover Walks Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Many European destinations are endeavoring to cut their emissions for sustainability, but some, including Portugal\u2019s charming Porto, have stood out for their efforts. 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