Permaculture, sustainability, and ultimate luxury

The luxury of time and experiences is the focus of the articles we post here. From the time spent in tiny houses to the experiences of tea drinking and tasting Yuzu lemons. These are often the times in our busy lives when time stands still. These luxuries however so commonly go overlooked in our every day life. Sometimes we need to force ourselves to indulge in the finer things in life. To this end there are not many finer options than booking yourself some time at the enchanting Areias do Seixo hotel.

Located beautifully on the Portugese coast less than an hour from Lisbon near the Praia de Santa Cruz, this is an experience unlike many other in hôtellerie. From the “gold”, “tree” and “love” rooms which all comes with their own particular inspirations and sophisticated features, to the villas which allow you to enjoy this time with your friends and family.

Nature inside and out

What really stands out at the Areias do Seixo is the attention to detail, and the almost theatrical approach to transporting you into your own magical experiences. The use of natural materials such as pebbles, wood and mature trees brings the textures and life of nature into these sophisticated spaces. Everything has been meticulously thought out. Talking of nature, sustainability is at the heart of all that has been created here. From embracing the exceptional local flora and fauna, to developing their own perfectly balanced garden. Balancing producing food, with caring for the soil and encouraging the local butterflies, lizards, bees, and of course guests to interact with the garden. All of this, makes for a unique experience which with the principles of permaculture embodied here, has meant this is sustainable and will only enhance the environment for the future.

A garden amongst the birds and the bees.

And of being close to nature, perhaps most notable is the location of your stay - nestled within the sand dunes of the Atlantic coastline. A morning at Areias do Seixo can be spent surfing, followed by a lunch prepared from fresh produce from their own garden, followed by an afternoon of ultimate relaxation in the spa. All of this accompanied by the pure sea breeze making its first landfall for over 6000 km. Here you can breathe deep and feel instant rejuvenation. The views of the ocean, the never ending sky above, and the daily setting of the sun in the west are your backdrop. You won’t be able to stop admiring where you are.

You can almost feel the sea breeze and the warm sunlight.

In reality, Areias do Seixo do something rather special. They are absolutely correct when they say this is more than a hotel. Enchanting. Sustainable. Original thought and craft have truly gone into creating this paradise away from home. Cradled by the sea, dunes, and pine trees. And so, as with so many of the luxuries of life: hopefully while you’re here, time will also stand stand still for you, because you’ll never want to leave.

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