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A sanctuary shaped by ancestry and earth
Terra Lusitana is a place of belonging — a landscape where homes are shaped from living earth and life flows in rhythm with nature.
Inspired by the legacy of the Lusitani and their kindred across ancient Europe — the network of advanced, earth-rooted communities who built in stone and clay, farmed with the seasons, and honoured the spirit of the land — Terra Lusitana continues that lineage of harmony and craftsmanship.
Here, the wisdom of our ancestors meets contemporary innovation, inviting each of us to live once more in conscious relationship with the living Earth.
Each dwelling in Terra Lusitana grows naturally from this vision — from the intimacy of the Eco-Refúgio, to the warmth of the Eco-Ninho, to the inclusiveness of the Eco-Villa.
Together they form a constellation of ecological homes — a living architecture of place, ancestry, and renewal.
Eco-Homes
ECO-REFÚGIOS
These gorgeous detached one-bed eco-refúgios are 155 m2 of pure charm, with large timber decks, accessible from both the living room and the bedroom. They have a mezannine space for guests or office. With an abundance of natural light, you will be connected to nature during all seasons.
ECO-NINHOS
The beautifully proportioned detached three-bed eco-ninho provides an ideal mix of comfort and outdoor living. With two large bedrooms and a beautiful office or studio space the Ninho or Nest is the ideal home base for nomadic professionals. It is cosy and warm in the winter and open to the great outdoors in the summer, and it also benefits from an outside cooking and barbecue area.
ECO-FAMÍLIA
With the same ground floor plan as the Eco-Ninho, but with a family purpose, the Família is a classic three bedroom family home, with the added benefit of a large 1st floor space, with wooden floors and ceilings, providing a verstile work and play area. The lounge with woodburner provides the natural focus for family time in the winter, but the great outdoors is never far away. This is the perfect home for children and parents!
ECO-VILLAS
Each one of these spacious villas is filled with character and comfort. With six bedrooms and four bathrooms, they offer the perfact getaway for large families, groups, or companies. These villas will make a great investment if you buy to rent for guest letting.
Natural Building
In harmony with nature.
amenities
Including an eco-pool where the water is filtered by plants
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ECO-HOMES
For prices and more info, contact us here and download the brochure.
Learn more here about Terra Lusitana
What is Natural Building?
Inspirational and innovative house designs using natural and local materials that minimize environmental impact. These eco-homes bring you into direct connection with nature and the elements. The principal construction material is Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB), using hydraulic compression to fabricate blocks from earth. Homes build with earth have a high thermal mass – they stay cool in the summer, and warm in the winter, and the walls breathe, so the air and moisture levels are perfect for living.
Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB)
Ancestral tradition integrated with innovation
Cork insulation
The perfect choice for Portugal
Timber floors and roofs
From sustainably sourced forestry
Grey water recycling
Using natural reed beds for cleansing the water and returning it for irrigation
Natural Swimming Pools
Using biological filtration
RENEWABLE HEATING
And solar thermal technology
Photovoltaic
And hydro-turbine technology for energy generation
Amenities
Eco-Village is surrounded by wild nature, with a web of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding, so adventure is literally on your doorstep. Even closer to hand, we have included amenties that you and your whole family might want or need, to stay fit, healthy and happy.
Kid´s play zone
An exciting adventure zone, with dens and climbing boulders, for bigger kids, and play equipment for the smaller ones.
The Olive Mill
The Olive Mill Restaurant is the social hub for Vale das Lobas. As a farm-to-table restaurant, it serves fresh organic produce grown in our own gardens.
Horses
The herd of horses share the landscape with the residents, andprovide a direct connection with nature.
Reception
The Reception is the first port of call for visitors, and the access point for entering the recreation area.
Farm
Residents and their guests in Terra Lusitana can buy produce direct from the farm, or even get involved and help with the harvesting!
Fitness
Vale das Lobas provides access to adventures for all ages and levels, including hiking, biking and riding.
Natural Pool
This outdoor natural swimming pool has something special for all ages. There is a shallow area with wide steps for the first timers, a full 25m length of unimpeded lane swimming, and plenty of space for the fun and family swimmers. The pool water comes from natural springs, and is kept clean by plant filtration.
The recreation area, containing the natural pool and the kids play area, will be a focal point on hot days. The reception will sell ice creams and other snacks to keep you refreshed, and the restaurant is close to hand for more serious food pleasures.
