Al-Bio – Associação Agroecológica do Algarve
Al-Bio is an association of organic farmers and agroecology advocates in the Algarve, working to strengthen sustainable small and medium-sca…
39 projects
Algarve
Behind the beaches lies the most active sustainability scene in the catalogue: 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.
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Food & Agriculture
Ninho do Guarda-Rios
Ninho do Guarda-Rios is a living sanctuary in the central Algarve offering horse-assisted embodiment and heart-coherence sessions.
Arcaya
Arcaya is a prime sustainable residential village set on 70 hectares of protected forest landscape in Vilamoura's Golden Triangle, Algarve, …
Hippocampus Sabão
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
Bialógica – Mercearia a Granel is a bulk grocery store in São Brás de Alportel, Portugal, selling organic, natural and ecological products w…
Sustainable Cork Oak Restoration
Located in São Brás de Alportel in the Algarve, the Eco-Cork Factory is a certified, family-run cork processing facility offering guided fac…
Mud Valley Institute
Mud Valley Institute is a nonprofit regenerative education and action organisation based near Lagos, Portugal, working to combat desertifica…
AIMM – Marine Environment Research Association
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
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
LeafClean is a sustainable cleaning products company based in Faro, Portugal, offering EU Ecolabel certified products and an innovative refi…
Associação Vita Nativa
Associação Vita Nativa is a Portuguese non-profit founded in 2018 in the Ria Formosa region, dedicated to environmental conservation through…
Quinta da Fornalha
Quinta da Fornalha is a 35-hectare organic farm in Castro Marim, Algarve, combining regenerative agriculture, ecotourism, a farm restaurant,…
Quinta Alma
Quinta Alma is an off-grid ecological retreat farm nestled in the mountains of Monchique near Aljezur, Algarve, designed under permaculture …
Lalaland Family Farm
Lalaland Family Farm is a family-oriented regenerative farm in Portugal built on permaculture principles, offering outdoor activities, works…
Ria Formosa Wetland Protection
The Ria Formosa Natural Park is a protected coastal wetland stretching 60 kilometres along the Algarve, sheltering exceptional biodiversity …
Arcadia Portugal
Arcadia Portugal is a sustainable living and eco-construction project based in São Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve, exploring earthen buildi…
Novas Descobertas Association
Novas Descobertas Association is a non-profit based near Lagos, Algarve, offering year-round educational and regenerative programs that conn…
Naturalmente Retreat
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
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
Carbon Conscious Creations is an innovative Algarve-based producer of high-temperature biochar, wood vinegar, and biochar production equipme…
Associação ALMARGEM
ALMARGEM is a non-governmental, non-profit environmental association dedicated to defending the natural, historical, and cultural heritage o…
RIAS/ALDEIA
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
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
Quinta Vale da Lama is a 43-hectare regenerative organic farm near Lagos, Portugal, producing certified organic fruits and vegetables while …
Awakeland Portugal
Awakeland Portugal is a reforestation project and conscious event venue nestled at the foothills of the Monchique mountains in the Algarve, …
Várzea da Gonçala
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
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
Noma Village is a coliving and coworking space in Lagos, Algarve, designed for conscious digital nomads and remote workers seeking community…
Cristaland Lagos
Cristaland Lagos is a conscious eco-community and event centre nestled in the Algarve, Portugal, dedicated to sustainable living, holistic w…
Salema Eco Camp
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
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
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
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
Animame Algarve is a regenerative project in Alcantarilha, Algarve, transforming a family land into a sanctuary for ecological restoration, …
Vegoa
Vegoa is a platform and registered association promoting sustainable, ethical, and vegan living through intentional community-building, with…
Nature of Life Foundation
Nature of Life Foundation is a Dutch-registered foundation building a regenerative intergenerational community and educational ecosystem at …
Rural Escapes Portugal
Rural Escapes Portugal is an off-grid nature retreat in the Serra de Monchique, Algarve, offering hosted retreats, wellness workshops, and s…
Essência Nature Retreat
Essência is an off-grid, plant-based eco-village and holistic healing centre nestled in the natural landscape of Aljezur, southern Portugal,…
O Cais - Eco Loja - Café - Comida
O Cais is an eco café, sustainable shop, and community space located in a historic 1765 building in Silves, Portugal, serving plant-based fo…