As a philosophy, the hotel uses different local or regional companies whenever possible to purchase its products.
Want an example? We give you several: the delicious honey and black pork sausages from the riverside village of Amieira; the cheeses from the village of Oriola and the clay pieces bought in São Pedro do Corval, in what is the largest Pottery Centre in the Iberian Peninsula.
Nestled in the Alentejo hillside in complete harmony with nature, the Hotel Rural Horta da Moura is an example of sustainability, not only for its good environmental practices, but also for its interaction with the local community.
Sustainability
The solar panels that heat all the hotel's water are just a small part of what is done here in environmental terms. The grounds also grow a variety of organic products that are served on the traditional Alentejo menu at the “Feitiço da Moura” restaurant, which is open to guests and non-guests alike. Even the olives that are picked at the hotel are then taken to the local Agricultural Cooperative, and the olive oil is then used in the restaurant. If you enjoy outdoor activities, sign up for the programmes that the hotel offers its guests, such as birdwatching, hiking tours, tours of the megalithic site or workshops on aromatic plants.
What to do?
We suggest a visit to the town and the Castle of Portel, where you can find megalithic remains amidst the uneven terrain, or a trip to the beautiful Medieval Town of Monsaraz. Take advantage of the fact that Reguengos de Monsaraz is this year the European Capital of Wine and indulge in the region's excellent nectars. If you are one of those who want to make the most of the hotel's facilities and comfort, stay and enjoy a guided tour of the property along the Route of the Millenary Olive Trees. The oldest is, imagine, 2,450 years old!!
Source: IONLINE
Want an example? We give you several: the delicious honey and black pork sausages from the riverside village of Amieira; the cheeses from the village of Oriola and the clay pieces bought in São Pedro do Corval, in what is the largest Pottery Centre in the Iberian Peninsula.
Nestled in the Alentejo hillside in complete harmony with nature, the Hotel Rural Horta da Moura is an example of sustainability, not only for its good environmental practices, but also for its interaction with the local community.
Sustainability
The solar panels that heat all the hotel's water are just a small part of what is done here in environmental terms. The grounds also grow a variety of organic products that are served on the traditional Alentejo menu at the “Feitiço da Moura” restaurant, which is open to guests and non-guests alike. Even the olives that are picked at the hotel are then taken to the local Agricultural Cooperative, and the olive oil is then used in the restaurant. If you enjoy outdoor activities, sign up for the programmes that the hotel offers its guests, such as birdwatching, hiking tours, tours of the megalithic site or workshops on aromatic plants.
What to do?
We suggest a visit to the town and the Castle of Portel, where you can find megalithic remains amidst the uneven terrain, or a trip to the beautiful Medieval Town of Monsaraz. Take advantage of the fact that Reguengos de Monsaraz is this year the European Capital of Wine and indulge in the region's excellent nectars. If you are one of those who want to make the most of the hotel's facilities and comfort, stay and enjoy a guided tour of the property along the Route of the Millenary Olive Trees. The oldest is, imagine, 2,450 years old!!
Source: IONLINE