Benefits of Gandum's Sustainability Plan: How this changes your stay and the place where you are
At Gandum Village, sustainability is not a separate issue. It is how we ensure comfort, consistency, and quality, even when the world outside is becoming more extreme: hotter, drier, more expensive, noisier.
This plan exists for one simple reason: to create a better present and a stronger future. And this can be felt on several fronts.
1) A more vibrant Alentejo around you
More nature present. More real silence.
When we regenerate soil, protect streams, and plant agroforestry, we are not “compensating.” We are improving the ecosystem where you are relaxing —with more biodiversity, more balance, and a more vibrant landscape.
And when we reduce emissions and waste with solar energy and circularity, we lower our impact without lowering comfort.
What do you gain?
A more natural, fresher, quieter place
A feeling of "real countryside," not just scenery
2) A more meaningful stay without a "lecture"
It does what a good hotel should do: give you time and space.
For those who want it, there are experiences that go beyond "check-in and pool": agroforestry tours, workshops, farm-to-table meals. For those who don't want it, none of this is imposed—but it's there, available, naturally.
What do you gain?
More things to do without breaking your relaxation routine
A more authentic connection to the territory, without folklore
3) A more honest relationship with food and with the place
Clearer origin. More consistency.
The plan reinforces something that interests everyone: knowing that what ends up on your plate makes sense —less waste, more proximity when it makes sense, more seasonality when the field dictates.
What do you gain?
Food with more flavor and more regularity
Less "tourist menu," more consistency with the season
4) A more stable team with real drive
The best service comes from well-treated teams.
Continuous training, good working conditions, and a shared purpose are not "nice to have." They are what create attentive, consistent service with less turnover.
What do you gain?
More attentive and less "robotic" customer service
More detail, well done, every day
5) A local impact that is not just talk
The money doesn't "pass through here." It stays more around here.
Direct and indirect employment, partnerships with producers and suppliers, cultural integration with Montemor. This strengthens the territory and makes the hotel work better, because the value chain is close by and responds more quickly.
What do you gain?
A more authentic and less generic experience
A place with real local life, not isolated in a bubble
6) A more resilient Gandum over time
Less vulnerable to weather and costs.
Energy efficiency and responsible resource management reduce operating costs and increase resilience. This helps ensure a viable, well-maintained project with the capacity for continuous improvement.
What do you gain?
A more reliable and consistent hotel
A place that improves with age instead of "aging badly"
Short summary
Gandum's sustainability plan improves the guest experience, enhances service quality, and protects the local area. It's not just about environmental impact. It's about comfort, consistency, resilience, and a smarter way of running a hotel.