Alentejo villa accommodation, Portugal
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
Fauna and Flora
For protection and conservation of animal species, Montalvo has developed a project that included the complete sealing of the estate that prevented sport hunting in its territory and protect various species of animals, such as rolls, wild duck, partridge, rabbit and wild boar. Elevated structures were built in the floodplain for nesting storks.
Identified, cataloged and created pathways observation of plants in a dune Paleolithic of about 10 hectares, which features santolinhas, holly, etc. Montalvo practices forest management for conservation and enhancement of natural resources. We maintain the forest, performing their regular cleaning and pest control. We opened fire breaks and paths on the 1050Ha to prevent and fight fires and to promote forestry and grazing. We keep grazing cattle in an effective estate of more than a hundred animals in leasing the pasture to local breeders.
Water
The resort has two water distribution systems, which is supplied from a dam to retain water from springs and rain and one for drinking water. This system was built by Montalvo offered to the Community. Currently the population of the Montevil village is supplied by the network of Montalvo.
Construction
Montalvo has implemented a project based on the preservation and afirmation of the architectural heritage of the Alentejo region. The layout is composed by 102 houses in the same uniform and exterior color and keeping the traditional type of architecture of the region.
Means of transport
Inside Montalvo speed is limited to 30km/hora. Are not allowed motor sports in the dam.
Community
Relationship with the surrounding community
Montalvo homestead is located in the vicinity of the village of Montevil. Montalvo has created a project to promote organic farming practices through the creation of a collective garden, involving residents of Montevil. In order to value the products of the region, have supported farming by encouraging the production of carolino rice, a national variety with international recognized quality for over 100 years, with the affectation of about 30 acres of floodplain for lease to small farmers. We produce vegetables and fruits, citrus, apricots, peaches, apples in organic production and supply most of our needs with fresh organic vegetables and fruit.
We are one of several tourist facilities available around this region and have been organizing several sustainable tourism activities, evolving the pursuit of the natural beauty sight views of this region, in a constant approach and respect with the support of the local community. We provide our customers a complete guide containing information on the cultural context of the region, with a series of activities that will enrich the holiday relaxation. We have created and promoted tourist routes and programs to promote the region's culture, whether of the handicrafts, pottery or historical monuments which record the presence, Phoenician and Roman, in the region. The local gastronomy is based on the diversified ocean offer with fresh fish and sellfish, delivered everyday mainly by the local fishermen.
We provide our guests with info about the local shops, markets and restaurants, so they can enjoy the fabulous local produce and help the local economy. We also promote bike rides, one of the best ways to see the local countryside, the rice fields or the several stork around the homestead.
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