Nazaré Qualifica Highlights the International Promotion of Praia do Norte Through Philatelic Release

The São Miguel Arcanjo Fort hosted, last Friday, May 22, the official presentation of the “Praia do Norte – Nazaré” Philatelic Release, an initiative by CTT developed in partnership with Nazaré Municipality and Nazaré Qualifica. The new philatelic collection is now available in CTT’s physical and online stores and is also expected to arrive shortly at Praia do Norte brand stores.

The ceremony brought together institutional representatives from the partner entities, guests, and participants in a moment of celebration and promotion of Nazaré’s identity through one of its most iconic symbols: Praia do Norte.

During the session, the Chairman of Nazaré Qualifica’s Board of Directors, Álvaro Festas, highlighted the importance of this initiative within the entity’s territorial and tourism promotion strategy. He emphasized that this philatelic release represents “another tool for the international promotion of Nazaré,” while also enhancing “the authenticity, culture, and identity of the local community.”

He also stressed the importance of the bilingual booklet launched as part of the collection, noting that it helps “bring different audiences closer to the reality of Nazaré,” further strengthening the Praia do Norte brand’s international recognition.

The initiative also featured speeches by CTT CEO Guy Pacheco, Nazaré Mayor Serafim António, and CTT Philately Director Caboz Santana, all of whom highlighted the value of philately as a vehicle for cultural, heritage, and tourism promotion.

Included in CTT’s national philatelic program, this release pays tribute to Praia do Norte as an international reference point for big wave surfing and as a defining symbol of the municipality of Nazaré, contributing to the region’s visibility among both national and international audiences.