Four pillars. One goal: to improve your stay without harming the world around us.
Pillars of Sustainability
At Gandum Village, sustainability is not a separate chapter of the hotel. It is in the thermal comfort of the room, in the quality of sleep, in the taste of the food, and in the way the place is cared for every day.
Our plan is based on four pillars that work together. Each one exists for a simple reason: to deliver more quality to those who visit us, with less impact and more responsibility.
1) Environmental well-being
More nature. More stable comfort.
What this means for you
More balanced temperatures and a more natural feeling of comfort.
A living landscape around you, with more biodiversity and less "artificial scenery."
A place that stays green and functional even when summer hits.
What we do in practice
We protect and regenerate natural resources, preserve biodiversity, and mitigate climate impacts with decisions that begin with architecture and continue in daily operations.
2) Economic integrity
A hotel that lasts. And makes sense in the long term.
What this means for you
A more consistent service, because the model is designed to be viable and stable.
More investment where it matters: maintenance, staff, product quality.
A stay with more substance and less spectacle.
What we do in practice
For us, economic sustainability is not just about profitability. It is about operating ethically, supporting the local economy, and ensuring that the positive environmental and social impact has the financial basis to continue.
3) Social welfare
People who are treated well treat others better. Period.
What this means for you
A more attentive, more humane service with genuine willingness.
A more authentic connection to the territory, because many people on the team are from the region.
A lighter, safer, and more welcoming environment, especially for families.
What we do in practice
We create jobs, invest in continuous training, promote inclusion, and strengthen the connection between guests and the local community. For us, hospitality also means social impact.
4) Governance and transparency
No greenwashing. No empty phrases. With choices explained.
What this means for you
More confidence in what you read and what you experience in space.
Clear commitments, with targets and follow-up, rather than vague promises.
A project that improves over time because it measures, reviews, and adjusts.
What we do in practice
We operate according to principles of ethics and responsibility, communicate clearly with our visitors and the community, and reinforce credibility through governance practices, monitoring, and alignment with international standards and objectives.
In the end, it's simple
The four pillars exist to guarantee one thing: an increasingly comfortable, consistent, and honest Gandum. For you, for the team, for Montemor-o-Novo, and for the landscape that makes this place what it is.