About Us
MANIFESTO
We are travellers on a journey of discovery.
Drawn to simplicity. Drawn to nature. Driven by our values and curiosity.
We are here to be free, to celebrate our unique essence.
To connect with others. To share stories. To feel.
In a fast-paced world we choose to slow down.
To let the fresh ocean breeze kiss our skin and clear our minds.
We believe in protecting our natural world and design our lives to be more sustainable every chance we get.
We live with gratitude for the simple gifts of life.
VISION
A magical escape to celebrate the essence of life in harmony with nature.
MISSION
To gather, with Love, in a creative ecosystem of team members, partners, local community, and guests, and celebrate a constellation of unique moments that touch the heart, while building a sustainable future.
VALUES
Simplicity | Simplifying to express the true essence, in our creations and relationships.
Creativity | Encouraging imagination to fly freely…
Sustainability | Looking at each action with sustainable environmental, social, and economic commitment.
Confidence | Creating confident bonds among colleagues, with suppliers and clients.
Joy | Promoting moments of relaxation and happiness.
Determination | Unwavering commitment to be true to ourselves, our vision, and our values.
BRIEF HISTORY
The Hotel opened its doors in 2010. It is a dream come true of the owners Marta Fonseca and Gonçalo Alves. They had a compelling desire to create a unique place where they could welcome people from all the corners of the globe in a magical familiar setting. They overcame many obstacles along their journey to make this dream come truth. The result? A place of enchantment crafted from a range of resources that have been thoughtful and painstakingly assembled to equal so much more than a simple sum of their parts. Awe-inspiring originality combined with superb comfort. A place where time stands still. A place to pause and savour every moment, cradled by sea, dunes, and pine trees, washed by natural coastal light.
