When you think of the Azores, your mind immediately fills with the colors green and blue, which, in themselves, could be synonymous with sustainability. However, this is no longer the case, as blue and green are now joined by the people. In this article, we will meet those who choose to focus on creating sustainable projects.
Built as a family farm in the early 17th century, Quinta do Bom Despacho was completely refurbished in 2015 to provide accommodation and events with sustainability certification.
There, you can unwind in one of the two common rooms or in the garden, swim in an organic pool free from chemicals, enjoy a unique experience in the sensory garden, or pick fresh vegetables and fruit directly from the farm to cook in one of the two available kitchens.
You can follow the project on Instagram to find out about upcoming events on the farm.
Address: Rua do Lagedo 62, 9500-213 Ponta Delgada
Nieta Atelier creates prototypes and design pieces, developing materials that harmonize deeply with the concepts of upcycling and recycling.
Every year, the brand launches an “inside a hut” collection inspired by a region, using local materials and waste.
This collection is made up of exclusive designs for new building materials, furniture, textiles and decorative pieces.
Address: TERINOV – Terceira’s Island Science and Technology Park, Room 12
Canada de Belém, 9700-702 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal (offices).
Founded in March 2001 by a group of 17 people, the main aim of the Cooperativa Bio Azórica – Produtos de Agricultura Biológica C.R.L. is to encourage the production and consumption of organic products, respecting the environment and thus promoting nature conservation and biodiversity.
In 2012, they opened the Casa da Vitória organic market. Today they also operate an online store and are distributors of organic products to all the islands of the Azores.
Address: Paúl da P. da Vitória
Opening hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Vida Nova – Vintage & Second Hand is a project by partners Ricky Henriques and João Oliveira, Canadians with Azorean roots, focused on offering unique and exclusive clothing for both men and women.
T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, pants, shorts, skirts and accessories are some of the items you can find in the store.
Address: Solmar Avenida Center – Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 71, Ponta Delgada
Opening Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Closed on Sundays
Pico Island is the ideal place for those looking for sustainable tourism. At Baía da Barca you have direct access to the sea from the development, but you can also enjoy a small natural swimming pool.
They use ecological detergents, provide reusable bottles, have rainwater tanks for use throughout the complex, among many other actions.
Address: Lugar da Barca, 9950-303 Madalena, Pico, Portugal
Here comes another edition of Chefs on Fire, one of the most important gastronomic festivals in the country. In addition to the sustainability actions that
From July 31st to August 4th there will be another edition of the Tradidanças festival, the one that gets everyone of all ages dancing for
Greenpeace opens office in Portugal and brings the icebreaker Artic Sunrise. The organization’s focus will be on fighting fires and protecting biodiversity, especially the oceans.
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