On about ten hectares, an agroforestry project will be developed,
mixing fruit trees, shrubs, and vegetable crops. A plan based on a
mixture of varieties and scales of plants will allow for the implementation of a microclimate, thereby contributing to the establishment of a common protection system for the varieties.
The crops will be primarily dedicated to the eco-hotel’s own
consumption, and any surplus will be distributed to local cooperatives. Part of the crops will be focused on cultivating indigenous
plants of Arrábida, aimed at reinforcing fragile areas, as well as for
the extraction of plant materials for hygiene and cosmetic products of Etosoto.
The operation will be adjacent to an agricultural building, where
various transformations of the harvested products will be carried
out in order to enhance their value and address issues related to
perishability
This component is accompanied by the desire to raise awareness
of the benefits of an autonomous system that is less dependent
on industrial systems. Travelers will have access to a variety of
activities within the framework of the agroforestry project and the
transformation of crops.
Active conservation of the flora is an important component of the
project. A large part of the land features a rich diversity of vegetation,
with a maquis consisting of very specific combinations of plants
and flowering plains. There are over fifty species of medicinal plants
present.
On the other hand, some invasive plants, brought to this territory by
the wind, are colonizing and gradually damaging this original ecosystem. Notably, Acacia dealbata, Carpobrotus edulis, Arundo donax, as
well as the uncontrolled growth of Scots pines.
A maintenance plan has been established, including maintenance
actions and mapping work, allowing for the preservation of ecological balances. These actions will be carried out permanently and in
the long term. Travelers will be invited to participate in these tasks,
which will be linked to an awareness and learning activity about the
local flora.
FOR ANY QUESTION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US BY PHONE OR EMAIL. WE’LL BE GLAD TO HELP YOU!
contact @ etosoto.com
Etosoto Cabo Espichel
Avenida 25 de Abril
Estrada Nacional 379 – Azóia
2970-171 Sesimbra, Portugal
