The main purpose of this platform is to design projects in cultural and tourism sectors of  the associated territories, promoting the valuable heritage of the Atlantic Arc region. Currently the presidency of the Standing Committee is held by the Municipality of Guimaraes.

Entities: Municipalities of Bordeaux (France), Bayonne (France), Biarritz (France), San Sebastian (France), Bilbao (Spain), Santander (Spain), Gijón (Spain), Oviedo (Spain), Aviles (Spain), Corunna (Spain), Santiago de Compostela (Spain), Vigo (Spain), Braga, Guimaraes and Porto.