First read is on us.

Subscribe today to keep up with the latest travel industry news.

IDEAS: EDP Unveils Underwater 'Art Reef' in Portugal


An underwater art exhibition, known as the 'EDP Art Reef' is available to visit off the coast of Portugal.

The exhibition, which was created by energy provider EDP in collaboration with Portuguese street artist Vhils, sees materials taken from three retired EDP coal-fired power stations repurposed into an underwater art reef.

The exhibition is located around a mile off the coast of the Algarve, and allows divers - who have the appropriate certifications - to enjoy the 13 art pieces at a depth of 12 metres.

According to the website, the underwater exhibition includes live corals, that will 'evolve with the tides, varying with the seasons and the years', and the long-term aim of the project is that nature will eventually take over the installations, and 'transform the works of art over time into an ecosystem for marine life'.

You can find out how to visit the exhibition here.


Up Next

Hotels

How Data Quality Issues Impact Global Hospitality Operations

There are wide discrepancies in data quality for hotel transactions across global regions, with the largest occurring in Asia-Pacific. Because hotels and agencies need to harness data quality to thrive, they must take a more nuanced regional approach to monitoring potential issues.
Sponsored
Online Travel

Expedia Is Open to AI Partnerships and M&A

Expedia has its hands full getting Hotels.com and Vrbo back on track, and the antitrust environment may not be optimal for acquisitions these days. But if the company comes across a hard-to-resist M&A opportunity, never say never.
Tourism

What Drove China’s Lunar New Year Tourism

This year’s Lunar New Year rush in China isn’t just about big cities — smaller, heritage-rich destinations and visa-free policies played a major role in trips over eight days.