🌿 Discover Sustainability at Eco Hotel Monte da Provença 🌍
Nestled in the heart of Alentejo, the Eco Hotel Monte da Provença is more than a charming retreat — it is an inspiring example of sustainability and care for the environment. We invite you to discover our eco-friendly practices that make every stay not only comfortable but also planet-friendly. 🌱✨
🍽 Sustainable Gastronomy: Chef on Demand
We have adopted the “Chef on Demand” concept: on reservation we prepare exquisite traditional Alentejo dishes, eliminating food waste from pre-cooked meals and reducing resource consumption. ♻💡
☀ Renewable Energy: Our Environmental Commitment
We are proud to have a negative carbon footprint thanks to effective environmental actions and carbon sequestration through thousands of planted trees.
✅ We generate over 60 % of our electricity with photovoltaic solar panels ☀🔋
✅ Heating is provided by solar collectors, complemented by a pellet boiler on cold or rainy days 🔥
✅ We use under-floor heating for warmth in winter and cooling in summer ❄
✅ 100 % of our lamps are LED, ensuring greater energy efficiency 💡
✅ We continuously monitor consumption and sustainability goals, having been a 2018 case study and earning Biosphere Hotel (RTI) and GreenKey (since 2022) certifications 🏆♻
💧 Efficient Water Management: Circular Economy
We operate a full circular-water economy, ensuring efficiency and conservation.
💙 We extract, treat, use and reuse water for irrigation, allowing it to percolate back into aquifers 🌊
💙 Contour swales and ponds retain rainwater, reduce erosion and recharge groundwater 🌾
🤝 Supporting the Local Community: Partnerships & Suppliers
✅ Employing regional staff 👨🌾
✅ Partnering with local suppliers (about 80 % of the total) 🏪
✅ Contributing to the economic and social development of Alentejo 💚
🍷 Sustainable Vineyard: Exclusive Wine Production
We planted a vineyard that will begin production in 2025 with varieties such as Aragonês, Alfrocheiro, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet 🍇
Guests will enjoy exclusive premium wines and immersive wine experiences while staying in vineyard-view suites 🍾✨
🌳 A Green Oasis: Our Private Forest
We have transformed the estate into a true natural haven with:
🌿 Over 3 400 trees, 5 500 shrubs and 1 100 other plants, helping sequester CO₂ and reinforcing our environmental commitment 🌎🌱
🏅 Certifications & Awards: Commitment Recognised
🏆 GreenKey Certification (since 2022)
🏆 Biosphere Hotel Certification (RTI)
🏆 ECO Hotel Certification (TÜV Rheinland, 2015-2016)
🏆 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2019 – Top 25 Small Hotels in Portugal
🏆 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
🏆 TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Platinum
🏆 Bikotel Certification 🚲
🏆 Tesla Destination Chargers ⚡
🏆 Tur4All Certification (accessibility) 🏅
These distinctions reflect our commitment to delivering a unique, conscious and sustainable experience.
💚 Share & Inspire: Spread the Word! 🌍
We invite you to share this message with friends and family who value sustainability and seek an experience combining comfort, luxury and respect for the environment 🏡🌎
Together, we can promote responsible tourism and inspire more people to make a difference! 🌟✨ Join us in building a greener future! 💚♻
