5 sustainable projects to discover in Aveiro
10/10/2024
Sustainable projects are multiplying all over the country and Aveiro is no exception to this wave of people wanting to do more than just start
We don’t need to visit big cities to find good examples. In fact, closer contact with nature is the ideal setting to inspire those who want to start a more sustainable project. Ponte de Lima is an example of this and, between restaurants, hampers and hotels, we bring you 5 sustainable places to visit in the Portuguese Alto Minho region.
Travessia do Sol is a safe space for all genders, sexualities, ethnicities and social statuses. The most important thing is that you are prepared for an immersion in nature, in a space that has been thought out in detail to have the least possible impact.
At this local accommodation in Ponte de Lima, almost 50% of the vegetables and fruit come from their own organic garden, which follows permaculture principles. Guests are even invited to take part in the care of the vegetable garden, with the aim of getting them to want to grow their own crops at home.
The house is heated by solar panels and both rainwater and pool water are treated and used for the house and irrigation.
Address: Rua da Quinta do Sol, 170, 4990-645 Gemieira, Ponte de Lima
2. Orelha d’Elefante
Orelha d’Elefante is a 100% vegetarian restaurant that has revolutionized the more traditional way of eating in Alto Minho. In addition to a seasonal menu made with local produce, they favor reservations so that nothing goes to waste. Desserts are a sin withouth room for sugars and refined flours. They organize workshops to spread the message that it is possible to make the delicacies served in the restaurant, at home. It’s best to follow them on social media to stay in the loop with their daily menus and workshop dates.
Peggada has already visited Orelha and tells you about the experience in this report.
Address: Travessa de São Gonçalo, 4990-150 Ponte de Lima
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 12h – 15h. Saturdays open for events or workshops.
3. Villa d’Aurora
Villa D’Aurora Country Suites has four private suites near Ponte de Lima. It has an outdoor saltwater pool, free bikes, and a strong sustainable component: the vegetables that are served at meals come from the garden, the accommodation prefers digital to paper, and for every 100 guests a tree is planted.
Peggada has already been to Villa D’Aurora and tells you all about it in this report.
Address: Rua da Insuela nº 170, Insuela, 4990-400 Ribeira Ponte de Lima
4. Ingrediente Positivo
Ingrediente Positivo is a farm located in Ponte de Lima.
There, organic vegetables are produced, certified by the Kiwa Sativa certification company, which controls and certifies products according to ISO/IEC 17065.
With just 1.5 hectares, they grow quality fruit and vegetables and strive to offer a good price, thus democratizing organic produce.
They prepare personalized baskets, which customers can receive at home or collect by hand (with a 10% discount).
Address: Rua da Vacariça, Nº 616, Refoios do Lima, 4990-703 Ponte de Lima
5. Quinta do Ameal
Quinta do Ameal is the ideal place for those who like wine and adventure. In addition to visits to the vineyards and cellars and the wine tastings, you can try out a range of activities, such as guided kayak trips on the river, cycling, river trekking and walking along the Lima River eco-lane coming from Quinta do Ameal.
The path of sustainability is being taken, with the choice of eco-friendly and national amenities, more vegetarian options at breakfast, more local and organic products and less disposable items in general.
Address: Refóios do Lima, 4990-707 Ponte de Lima
Marta Cerqueira is from Minho and a vegetarian. Luckily, she lives in Lisbon, where there is more tofu than sarrabulho. She has been a journalist for over 15 years, the last of which writing about food and sustainability. Now, out of the newsroom, she continues to write whenever she can, be it in magazines, journals, post its, or on her Instagram page, which she uses to share a life divided between being a mom-person-foodie-traveler. Still, she created Peggada so she could write about what doesn't fit in a magazine, journal, post it or Instagram: a better world.
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