Ref. IRG410151D
Area:
Against the backdrop of the vast horizon of the Alentejo plain, Évora is one of the few territories in Europe that is environmentally preserved. Crowned by its imposing cathedral, Évora’s historic centre, protected by a ring of fortified walls, is home to a valuable cultural inheritance, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The city, where narrow roads, evoking their Moorish origins, contrast with squares flooded by light, is rooted in two millennia of history. In Roman times Évora received the name of Liberalitas Julia, an honour granted by the Emperor Julius Caesar for its fidelity to him during the civil wars. Chosen by several Portuguese Kings as the location for their court, this city was enriched with palaces and monuments and nowadays stands as one of the most important cultural destinations in the country.
Resort:
L’AND VINEYARDS encompasses the spirit of the infinite landscapes of the south of Portugal, where nature, gastronomy, culture and history allow you to reconnect with the essence of some of the most profound of the secrets of life.
It is in the Alentejo that we find the great unspoilt spaces, simplicity and everything that makes this plain one of the unmissable European destinations.
Your own Vineyard
At L’AND VINEYARDS, the vine and the wine are more than merely landmarks. In a unique and completely innovative way in Portugal, L’AND VINEYARDS transforms wine and the vine into an enriching personal experience. Here you will be able to grow your very own vines on your property and to make your own wine in the winery of the complex; you will be in control of the entire process, from the selection of the grapes to the winemaking in a special micro-vat. You will also be able to select your own barrels for ageing the wine and to choose the type of bottle and label, for you to make your wine.
Modern Architecture
The strikingly contemporary architecture of L’AND VINEYARDS brings together the Mediterranean cultural tradition and sustainable sophistication.
Bearing in mind these principles and in close collaboration with L’AND, PROMONTÓRIO, invited a group of architects with whom it shares ideas and sensibilities, to collaborate in the designing of the different clusters.
Five internationally renowned architects are leaving their imprint on the landscape, giving each cluster a unique and distinct personality. Tying in with the soil morphology and topography, the houses are shaped to fit their surroundings, enabling an open and special relationship with the rural environment to be established.
The architects of L’AND VINEYARDS invite you, therefore, to be part of a new way of experiencing the countryside and relating to the landscape.
L’AND & Real Eco Respect
L’AND VINEYARDS stands out for its high degree of environmental orientation, being the first development in Portugal to be certified pursuant to the BREEAM standard.
BREEAM (BRE – Environmental Assessing Method) is a certification standard for sustainable building, recognised as one of the main international benchmarks in this field. BREEAM assess the environmental performance of buildings in respect of energy use, pollution, materials used, water consumption, ecology, land use and well-being, in a transparent way.
The sustainable tourist management of the complex will also be certified by an internationally recognised standard (ISO 14001).
The project will be highly energy efficient using, amongst other things, integrated solar energy for climatisation, domestic water heating and micro generation of electricity.
Amenities:
Swimming pool*
Tennis*
Communication services (mail, internet, telephone and fax)
Housekeeping service
Laundry and ironing sevice
Safekeeping of personal valuables*
Refuse collection*
Security & surveillance*
Servicing and maintenance of equipment and facilities*
Catering (allowing meals to be provided to every house)
Wine production (allowing the production of your own wine in the winery)
Vineyard management (applicable to units with vineyards)
Wine advice (those residents who wish to produce their own wine can count on the expert advice of an oenologist and will be able to choose from a considerable array of grape varieties)
Children’s play area*
Babysitting