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Institutions

Government agencies and public institutions that support tourism, agriculture and rural development in the Algarve.

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Almargem / Via Algarviana

São Marcos da Serra

The Via Algarviana passes through our landscape. Our Ridge Path trail connects directly to the GR13 network, making…

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Câmara Municipal de Silves

Silves

Every aspect of what we build and operate at Hillside Sanctuary passes through the Câmara. From our AL…

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CCDR Algarve

Faro

CCDR is the bridge between European funding and Algarve projects. Their guidance on PDR and PRR programmes has…

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DRAP Algarve

Faro

DRAP supports our agricultural activities — from aloe vera cultivation to beekeeping registration. They provide technical guidance, grant…

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ICNF

Faro

Our 3+ hectares of cork oak montado fall under ICNF's stewardship framework. Their guidance on sustainable cork harvesting,…

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Região de Turismo do Algarve

Faro

Our tourism licence and quality standards come through RTA. They are an essential partner in positioning Hillside Sanctuary…

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Universidade do Algarve

Faro

Every research brief on our site lists the University of Algarve as the lead institutional partner. From soil…