Law No. 33/2013 establishing the legal regime for regional tourism areas within Continental Portugal. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Protected area Ecosystem preservation Tourism Land-use planning Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 6 Chapters, establishes the legal regime for regional tourism areas within the territory of Portugal (excluding islands), their extension, delimitation and characteristics, as well as the legal regime for organization and functioning of the regional agencies of tourism. It establishes the requirements to be met in order to perform touristic activities. It specifies competencies, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned regional agencies of tourism and is divided Full text Portuguese Website www.dr.pt