Algarve holiday accommodation
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
The place is run by us, Theo, Inge and our three young sons, in an organic, ‘take us as you find us’ kind of way. We use environmentally friendly products; we separate our garbage, use sustainable energy sources and recycled and natural building materials.
We have an organic vegetable- and herb garden and several orchards. There are horses, chickens, ducks, friendly cats and dogs. Guests are welcome to help us feed the animals, find eggs or pick some vegetables. Our main target is to be as self supporting as possible. As a Wwoof host (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) we receive people from all over the world who help us to maintain and develop the Quinta in exchange for board and lodging.
In the near future, off season, we will host individual artists and craftsmen. As a follow up we will offer people the opportunity and space to organize workshops at the Quinta, with focus on art, old – traditional - handicraft, sustainable living and personal growth.
Furthermore, we have launched an initiative called ‘Quinta Educativa’ in which we receive groups of children to give them a 'break' and offer them the opportunity to experience small scale organic farming, sustainability, etc.
The sustainable energy sources we use now are sun and wood (solar panels and wood burners for hot water and central heating). As we go, we will extend our Algarve holiday accommodation and install more sustainable hot water and electricity resources (solar panels and windmills).
On our land we have almonds, figs, olives, oranges and other fruit. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase organic wine, eggs, vegetables, herbs, honey, homemade jam etc. whenever available. We provide our guests with information on where to eat, where to shop and where to go. In this information we promote local establishments, (organic) markets, small-scale organizations and cultural events.
For present and future developments/activities we are open to all forms of participation and/or cooperation.
Community
We are continuously researching the possibilities to integrate local initiatives or to initiate them ourselves. By now we have established a local network that gradually will be involved. We provide our guests with information on where to eat, where to shop and where to go. In this information we promote local establishments, (organic) markets, small-scale organizations and cultural events.
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