Walking the Carmelita route, Portugal

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

On this trip, we ensure that vegetarian and vegan options are available throughout the trip. We understand the importance of catering to diverse dietary preferences, and we're proud to offer these options to our travellers.
Much of the food we serve is locally sourced and seasonal. We prioritize supporting local agriculture in these remote areas, allowing our travellers to savour the authentic flavours of Portugal while contributing to the local economy and reducing our environmental footprint.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

We provide our customers with valuable information about reducing their impacts on nature. Our knowledgeable guides offer insights into the local ecosystems, highlighting the importance of preserving flora, fauna, and landscapes. We encourage responsible travel practices, such as minimizing acoustic pollution and waste, to ensure minimal environmental impact.Through our sustainability policies, we support local economies and minimize the social impact of our activities by working with local guides and ensuring the needed respect for local traditions and cultures. By promoting this walking tour, we guarantee that our outdoor adventures through Portugal are environmentally friendly and provide a greener alternative in the tourism industry.
We are dedicated to promoting authentic experiences, supporting the appreciation and enjoyment of Portugal’s natural and cultural heritage sites while at the same time encouraging their protection by raising awareness of environmental issues with our travellers.
Furthermore, we are also committed to minimizing the impact of their activities on the environment, such as protecting the environment, the flora, fauna, and landscapes; conserving natural resources in all destinations of this tour; minimizing the acoustic pollution, and eliminating residues and overcrowding.

People

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY, AND DIVERSITY

For this Walking Tour, we did a previous selection of tourist accommodations in that schist villages and places, allowing the client the integration with the owners and their families that also live there or simply to take the option of relaxing in these unique places. Using our walking holiday tours we support the local economy by booking directly with local accommodations.

We actively employ local people as guides whenever necessary. This not only supports the local economy but also enhances the authenticity of the traveler's experience.We are committed to creating income-generating opportunities for people who are often excluded or marginalized in these regions. We believe in promoting the sustainability of the local economy and ensuring that the benefits of tourism are shared widely within the community.
As part of our commitment to ethical and responsible tourism, we ensure that all our staff, including ground operating partners, are paid at least the minimum wage in this destination. Fair compensation and dignified working conditions are paramount to us, ensuring the well-being of everyone involved in making your journey through Portugal memorable and sustainable.

LOCAL ECONOMY

On this tour, we always use the accommodations owned locally and recommend the typical restaurants that serve traditional dishes and focus on our local gastronomy. Along this journey, we always promote the world of secular trails that connect each unique village to another, where centuries of History, tradition, and landscape remain preserved. With these trails in the wild, walking is a perfect way to explore this region without pollution during your stay in Portugal. In this region, people have been occupying this territory since Paleolithic times and maintaining the bond between sea and land in their main economic activities.