Lugar Minas da Caveira
Nature & Awareness
Map of the Property Lugar Minas da Caveira [satellite photo]

Alcaxua, Lda. is a private Portuguese company established in 2012.

Its activities are diverse, having the focus on the development of the site 'Lugar Minas da Caveira', the ancient and modern mines, which for a long period shaped the life in the region of Grândola.

Alcaxua, Lda. operates an enterprise producing and offering agrar, nursery and forest products, and tourist lodging  in 'Serra da Caveira'', maintains a natural park for visitors and organizes events, all included in so-called 'Turismo em Espaço Rural' under the governamental regulation term 'Agroturismo' with characteristics differentiated according to the diversity of the environment, the economy and the uniqueness of history, tradition and culture.

The property has a total area of 149 ha being 1/3 forests of cork oaks, and including several hills and valleys, and water dams with a total surface of 4,7 ha and annual water reserves of over 120.000 m3.

Legacy

With the acquisition of this property, Alcaxua, Lda. took over a most unknown legacy going beyond the mining activity. Since then, it has been uncovered step by step and continuously implemented to revive the spirit of this natural and culturally multi-dimensional living space.

Values

Our Future ... Water dam 'Pero Cuco'

We are continuously working to provide exceptional experiences for customers, guests and visitors. Considering the aspects of the environment and social responsibility, our professionals contribute to the realization of this project with integrity and professionalism in an ecological way, and for a sustainable development in the long term.

Our knowledge is the result of our work, we trust in our capabilities, we are commited to acchieve excellence.

Mission and Vision

Everyone experiences the world in its present manifestation and should become aware of the changings in our everyday life. What we can improve is related to our commitment to cultivate the virtues, which make the world worth experiencing.

Our mission is to create and provide services and products, as well as to offer tourist and free time activities to customers, guests and visitors.

Our activities include the further development of the local cultural legacy and the support of diffusing its content.

Our commitment points to two important aspects, on the one hand to the respect for nature and life during the realization of the project and on the other hand to focus on customer, guest and visitor satisfaction, and the fulfillment of their requirements in order to comply with the associated needs.

Lake Water Reserve 'Açude'

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