The Island, with its unique landscape, rich local culture and strategic location, could be the perfect setting to create something magical and transcendent.
Have you heard of Boega Island, located in the Minho River, has been practically abandoned for many years? Located in the municipality of Vila Nova de Cerveira, the island of around 50 hectares is on the border between Portugal and Spain, around 1h20 by car from Porto and just 50 minutes from Vigo.
In the past, Boega Island was an agricultural village, but its future promises to be very different. An ambitious new theme park is planned for this location, called Porto Boega. The project is a partnership between BlueCrow Capital, Obvious Gravity and Storyland Studios, and aims to transform the island into a leisure and entertainment destination.
The theme park will include attractions such as roller coasters and other rides, as well as shops and restaurants. As with any major park of this genre, there will also be a narrative that ties the experience together, focusing on a group of characters from various cultures who are invited to live on the island. This story promises to engage and captivate visitors, providing an immersive experience.
According to Time Out, while there are few details about the specific attractions or the design of the roller coasters, no start or completion dates have yet been announced for the project. The estimated construction cost has also not been revealed, but the work is expected to take several years to complete.
On the Storyland Studios website you can read “Boega Island is, indeed, a special place. From the landscape to the local culture and its strategic location, this place exudes potential. Not to mention the fact that it’s an island in the middle of a river, surrounded by nature, what better place in the world to create something magical, powerful and transcendent?”
Despite the lack of concrete information, this project is already generating enthusiasm. Turning an abandoned island into a theme park is an innovative idea that could attract visitors from Portugal, Spain and beyond.
Leave it alone. Theme parks are stupid and destroy culture and nature.
By Tony from USA on 12 Jan 2025, 00:51
This sounds awful, if its surround by nature, then leave it for nature, make it a reserve.
By CARL from Algarve on 12 Jan 2025, 07:38
OR, Just leave it as a beautiful natural environment which people can visit (put some none invasive walkways and a self guided information path recounting the history, culture, native features). WTF does the island need a roller coaster and other crass additions!! STOP.
By Bruce from Lisbon on 12 Jan 2025, 09:00
Portugal is one of the only EU countries without a theme park. This would be wonderful for Portuguese families, and visitors alike. It’s an opportunity to present Portuguese culture to the world?
By Jamey Frank from Lisbon on 12 Jan 2025, 11:31
No need to panic , with the speed that beaurocrats process paperwork in Portugal a decision won't be made this century at the earliest .
By John from Alentejo on 12 Jan 2025, 21:16
Why why WHY? Are we really going to overdevelop our beautiful country like this? Let nature take its course. Or make the island into a natural reserve with local wildlife, plant life, etc. Just because it's abandoned doesn't mean it has to be turned into something horrific. JUST STOP.
By Ronaldo Algarve from Algarve on 13 Jan 2025, 09:44
After reading this I had to double check my calendar to make sure it is not April fools day, (I'd love to see the environmental impact study).
By Bert from Beiras on 13 Jan 2025, 10:23
Please no theme park, that sounds horrendous. It would be a nightmare with all of the traffic. It is a beautiful area and should be left that way. I agree that a nature park would be great, to develop the natural beauty of the area.
By Rebecca Dunlap from Other on 14 Jan 2025, 11:51
There won't be any roller coasters or big attractions. This would be a theme park, based on experience and not thrill rides or anything like that.
I really don't think this is what Portugal needs... we don't have any theme parks in the country and people want roller coasters and fun rides, not history!
By Luiza from Lisbon on 20 Jan 2025, 21:36