Hillside Sanctuary is not just seeking researchers - it is the research site. An 11.4-hectare living laboratory in the Algarve hills where traditional wisdom meets scientific inquiry.
Active operations include aloe vera cultivation, beekeeping, water management across 3 dams and 2 springs, a 3+ hectare cork oak montado, and a community tractor services programme supporting local smallholders. Our guest booking system captures satisfaction data, NPS scores, and community partner visit records - creating a rich dataset for social and economic research.
Research Collaborations
10 aktiivista mahdollisuutta akateemiselle ja institutionaaliselle yhteistyölle.
Välimeren aloeviljely ja -jalostus
Vesitehokas maatalousjärjestelmä
Pölyttäjäkäytävät ja mehiläistarhan ekologia
Inklusiivinen maaseutumatkailun talous
Regeneratiivinen maanhallinta
Korkkitammen ekosysteemin dynamiikka
Maaseudun energiasiirtymä
Perinteinen maatalous ja yhteisön tuki
Hyvinvointimatkailu ja palautuminen
Maaseudun väestökato ja yhteisön resilienssi
What we offer
Field Access
Diverse landscapes - cork oak forest, cultivation areas, water systems, experimental zones. GPS mapping and historical data.
Accommodation
Comfortable on-site accommodation with reliable internet, meeting spaces, and kitchen access for extended fieldwork stays.
Data & Networks
Weather, soil, biodiversity and economic data. Introductions to our 46 community partners and regional institutions.
Partnerships & Connections
We collaborate with the University of Algarve, work with CCDR Algarve on rural development studies, and serve as a research site along the Via Algarviana trail system.
Ready to collaborate?
Whether you're a graduate student, an established researcher, or an institution - we'd love to explore partnership possibilities.