Costa da Morte experienced a historic day during Interreg Cooperation Day 2025, with an event that brought together science, culture, sustainable tourism and European cooperation — all under the theme of “the last sunset of continental Europe.” It was also the chosen occasion for the unveiling of the first information plaque of the Atlantic Sunset Network, an initiative that aims to connect Europe’s most emblematic sunset spots.
A Pan-European Network of Last Sunsets
The Atlantic Sunset Network is set to include Ireland (IE), the United Kingdom (UK), Norway (NO), France (FR), Spain (ES) and Portugal (PT). Its mission is to highlight coastal or elevated locations where visitors can witness the last sunsets of the continent or of each participating country, creating cultural, touristic and educational routes among partner regions.
Each site forming part of the network will feature an information plaque, which not only describes the location’s characteristics but also includes a QR code. By scanning it, visitors can access:
- Further information about the specific site.
- Details about the other Atlantic Sunset Network points (encouraging travel between destinations).
- Insights into the project and its philosophy of cooperation and sustainability.
During the event, plaques were also delivered to several municipalities in Portugal and Spain, which will soon be installed in the following locations:
- Viana do Castelo (Montedor–Carreço)
- Carnota (Monte Pindo)
- Fisterra (Cabo Fisterra)
These destinations will complete a coastal route linking different Atlantic viewpoints with great symbolic value for the contemplation of the sunset.
A Symbolic and Strategic Milestone
The unveiling of the first plaque during the Interreg Cooperation Day reinforces the symbolic nature of the event: it not only celebrates European cooperation but also physically installs a tangible symbol of the union between territories, culture and nature.
Through the Atlantic Sunset Network, the initiative aims to:
- Strengthen sustainable tourism in coastal areas of high scenic and environmental value.
- Promote cultural exchange between participating countries.
- Create a “Last sunset map” that invites the public to explore the network’s destinations.
- Raise awareness of the natural heritage connected to the sky, the horizon and the sea.
In addition, the digital nature of the plaques — with their QR codes and interactive links — turns each site into a living information hub, continuously updated and interconnected with the rest of the network.
With this initiative, Costa da Morte establishes itself as the starting point of a pan-European network that celebrates one of nature’s most evocative phenomena: the farewell to the day.