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 opportunità attive per partnership accademiche e istituzionali.
Coltivazione e Trasformazione dell'Aloe Mediterranea
Sistemi Agricoli Idrointelligenti
Corridoi per Impollinatori ed Ecologia degli Apiari
Economia del Turismo Rurale Inclusivo
Gestione Rigenerativa del Territorio
Dinamiche dell'Ecosistema della Quercia da Sughero
Transizione Energetica Rurale
Agricoltura Tradizionale e Supporto Comunitario
Turismo del Benessere e Rigenerazione
Spopolamento Rurale e Resilienza Comunitaria
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.