
Quinta da Zira
Quinta da Zira is a pesticide-free farm in Albufeira producing vegetables, fruits, herbs and eggs, paired with a rebuilt local accommodation…
Behind the beaches lies an active sustainability scene: educational farms like Novas Descobertas and Quinta Vale da Lama, the Orchard of Flavours botanical garden, wildlife rescue at RIAS, and a wave of eco-stays and communities from Lagos to Tavira. The Algarve's quieter, greener side.

Quinta da Zira is a pesticide-free farm in Albufeira producing vegetables, fruits, herbs and eggs, paired with a rebuilt local accommodation…

Prato Certo is a food education campaign run by Associação In Loco that promotes healthy, affordable and sustainable eating based on the Med…

Terras de Sal is a cooperative in Castro Marim, Algarve, bringing together producers of traditional sea salt and fleur de sel harvested from…
AlgarvianRoots is an ecotourism company based in Silves, Algarve, offering guided hikes, e-bike tours, birdwatching and cultural workshops t…

Sciaena is a Portuguese NGO founded in 2006 dedicated to marine conservation, sustainable fisheries and public awareness of ocean issues. It…

Mushroom Compadres is a specialty and functional mushroom producer based in Rogil, West Algarve, making tinctures, coffee and cacao blends r…

Blue Lavandarias' 'Projeto Roupa Amiga' is a solidarity initiative that washes and distributes donated clothing free of charge to people in …

Quinta do Despertar Arcaico is a certified permaculture farm and reforestation project nestled in a valley between the Algarve and Alentejo,…

Algarlixo is a waste management and recycling company based in Castro Marim, Algarve, offering collection, transport, recycling and related …

Movimento Estrela Viva is a non-partisan, non-profit citizen movement born after the 2017 wildfires, dedicated to protecting and restoring t…

Albustan - Hortas do Sol is a certified organic farm in Bensafrim, Algarve, growing seasonal vegetables through regenerative agriculture and…

Located in São Brás de Alportel in the Algarve, the Eco-Cork Factory is a certified, family-run cork processing facility offering guided fac…

Plan Bio by Buda Bites is an Algarve-based Portuguese brand producing durable physical planning guides for organic vegetable gardens, medici…

MGAP is a not-for-profit educational association dedicated to promoting Mediterranean gardening, drought-resilient landscaping and native pl…

Christian Neuner Architecture is an architectural studio based in Lagos, Portugal, specialising in ecological, bioclimatic and health-consci…

Studio Detelic is an architecture studio based in Lagos, Algarve, founded in 1996, specialising in residential, hotel, cultural and commerci…

Ceratonia Gardens is a herbal centre for healing and education in the Algarve, Portugal, founded by medical herbalist Daisy Mae. It offers m…

CCMAR is a non-profit marine research centre at the University of Algarve dedicated to understanding, protecting and exploring the ocean thr…

Monchique Homestead is a self-sufficient organic farm in the Serra de Monchique, Algarve, growing vegetables and raising chickens and goats …

Associação Odiana is a regional development association based in Castro Marim that promotes sustainable growth across the Baixo Guadiana ter…

RWSW Rewilding Sudoeste is a non-profit association based in Aljezur, founded in 2021, dedicated to protecting and developing native forests…

Bio Piscinas is a Portuguese company specialising in natural swimming pools, landscape architecture and ecological water treatment systems, …

Al-Bio is an association of organic farmers and agroecology advocates in the Algarve, working to strengthen sustainable small and medium-sca…

Ninho do Guarda-Rios is a living sanctuary in the central Algarve offering horse-assisted embodiment and heart-coherence sessions.

Arcaya is a prime sustainable residential village set on 70 hectares of protected forest landscape in Vilamoura's Golden Triangle, Algarve, …

Hippocampus Sabão is a natural and handmade soap brand based in Tavira, Algarve, inspired by the seahorses of the Ria Formosa lagoon and com…

Bialógica – Mercearia a Granel is a bulk grocery store in São Brás de Alportel, Portugal, selling organic, natural and ecological products w…

Mud Valley Institute is a nonprofit regenerative education and action organisation based near Lagos, Portugal, working to combat desertifica…

AIMM – Marine Environment Research Association is a Portuguese non-profit NGO founded in 2010 and based in the Algarve, dedicated to the sci…

A Rocha Portugal is a Christian environmental NGO founded in 1983, based at the Cruzinha field study centre and bird observatory in the Alga…

LeafClean is a sustainable cleaning products company based in Faro, Portugal, offering EU Ecolabel certified products and an innovative refi…

Associação Vita Nativa is a Portuguese non-profit founded in 2018 in the Ria Formosa region, dedicated to environmental conservation through…

Quinta da Fornalha is a 35-hectare organic farm in Castro Marim, Algarve, combining regenerative agriculture, ecotourism, a farm restaurant,…

Quinta Alma is an off-grid ecological retreat farm nestled in the mountains of Monchique near Aljezur, Algarve, designed under permaculture …

Lalaland Family Farm is a family-oriented regenerative farm in Portugal built on permaculture principles, offering outdoor activities, works…

The Ria Formosa Natural Park is a protected coastal wetland stretching 60 kilometres along the Algarve, sheltering exceptional biodiversity …

Arcadia Portugal is a sustainable living and eco-construction project based in São Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve, exploring earthen buildi…

Novas Descobertas Association is a non-profit based near Lagos, Algarve, offering year-round educational and regenerative programs that conn…

Naturalmente Retreat is an immersive wellness and meaningful living retreat located in the Central Algarve, Portugal, offering programmes fo…

Orchard of Flavours (Pomar dos Sabores) is a BGCI-accredited, non-profit edible botanical garden near Tavira, Algarve, dedicated to fruit tr…

Carbon Conscious Creations is an innovative Algarve-based producer of high-temperature biochar, wood vinegar, and biochar production equipme…

ALMARGEM is a non-governmental, non-profit environmental association dedicated to defending the natural, historical, and cultural heritage o…
RIAS/ALDEIA is a wildlife recovery and research center located in Olhão, within the Ria Formosa Natural Park, dedicated to rescuing and reha…

Terra Lab is a Portuguese online shop specialising in air plants (tillandsias), kokedamas, and sustainable plant-based products for eco-cons…

Quinta Vale da Lama is a 43-hectare regenerative organic farm near Lagos, Portugal, producing certified organic fruits and vegetables while …

Awakeland Portugal is a reforestation project and conscious event venue nestled at the foothills of the Monchique mountains in the Algarve, …

Várzea da Gonçala is a 7.5-hectare permaculture smallholding near Aljezur in the western Algarve, developed over 18 years into a thriving fo…

Toca do Coelho is a small open community farm and creative sanctuary nestled in the hills of the Algarve near Alferce, Southern Portugal, bu…

Noma Village is a coliving and coworking space in Lagos, Algarve, designed for conscious digital nomads and remote workers seeking community…

Cristaland Lagos is a conscious eco-community and event centre nestled in the Algarve, Portugal, dedicated to sustainable living, holistic w…

Salema Eco Camp is the first hotel unit in southern Portugal committed to a regenerative tourism model, offering glamping, eco lodges, campi…

Healing Circle Sanctuary is a holistic retreat and intentional community nestled in the hills of Silves, Algarve, offering healing sessions,…

Portugal's Infinity Eco Resort is a sustainable agritourism retreat near Tavira, Algarve, set across 15 hectares of ancient carob and olive …

Biggest Mini Forest is a Portuguese movement that has helped plant over 85 mini food forests across Portugal, Spain, and Ecuador since 2023,…

Animame Algarve is a regenerative project in Alcantarilha, Algarve, transforming a family land into a sanctuary for ecological restoration, …

Vegoa is a platform and registered association promoting sustainable, ethical, and vegan living through intentional community-building, with…

Nature of Life Foundation is a Dutch-registered foundation building a regenerative intergenerational community and educational ecosystem at …

Rural Escapes Portugal is an off-grid nature retreat in the Serra de Monchique, Algarve, offering hosted retreats, wellness workshops, and s…

Essência is an off-grid, plant-based eco-village and holistic healing centre nestled in the natural landscape of Aljezur, southern Portugal,…
O Cais is an eco café, sustainable shop, and community space located in a historic 1765 building in Silves, Portugal, serving plant-based fo…