A magnificent estate with 85 hectares, of cork trees that appeals to the quiet of the Alentejo, with its landscapes of silence, intersected by green and culture and the proximity to the sea and its Alentejo beaches, so appreciated by Portuguese tourism as well as by the foreign public. Due to its unique characteristics, the project in this field could become an important tourist icon at the doors of Porto Covo, Sines and so close to Lisbon! Herdade has the added value of being close to some destinations of tourist relevance: - 15 km from the Lagoons of Sto. Andre, Badoca Park and Melides; - 25 km from the Alentejo coast with its breathtaking beaches, Sines and S. Torpes Urbanizable features: It is contemplated by the Municipality of Santiago do Cacem, the tourist building in rural space in the modality, 'Casas de Campo', with a maximum area of 4000 m2 or a Hotel with a maximum area of 6000 m2, (capacity for 120 to 140 rooms). In both cases, with a maximum of 175,650 m2 of waterproofed area, which includes all buildings, swimming pools, irrigation tanks and waterproof / street pavements. Its excellent location and area also makes it possible to build: - Golf Driving Range - Tennis / Padel courts - Walking / mountain biking - Equestrian center / horse riding - Birdwatching - Helipad - Restoration - There is the possibility of building a village (however there is a need for detachment of 3 to 4 ha from the estate to an urban building). Rural characteristics: Of note is the added value with regard to the extraction of cork from the cork oaks on the property, which, between 2010 and 2016, produced 4960.4 arrobas. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Municipality of Santiago do Cacem currently has a STRATEGIC TOURISM PLAN that aims to 'Build a competitive tourist destination in the municipality of Santiago do Cacem, creating conditions for the development of a system of tourism and leisure activities that value resources and local identities in order to correspond to the opportunities of the future (...) Reason why: We believe that this is a sustainable and valuable investment project for the construction of an unparalleled tourist offer, in an area that impresses with its beauty and its growing demand as a holiday destination throughout the year. If not, let us see the last few years and highlighted 2016, which was the year of the Alentejo with regard to tourism. Several events and news highlighted the region and the numbers seem to confirm that the Alentejo is really in fashion. According to the president of the Regional Tourism Authority of Alentejo and Ribatejo, '2016 was the best year ever', in terms of tourism, for Alentejo. In 2014 and 2015, 'We made the best indicators, the highest number of overnight stays, the occupancy rate, all numbers went up significantly, as they had never gone up, and this is relevant, in an exceptional year for all tourism in the Alentejo' - Supper da Silva. Contributing to these data were the various distinctions that the region has received over the past few years. The accolades came from around the world, when the National Geographic Traveler distinguished Alentejo as one of the 21 best destinations to visit. The region was highlighted as having a 'slow pace, which is part of the attraction', which advises you to 'relax, practice patience and not look at the clock'. An article published in The Guardiand wrote Alentejo as the 'new Tuscany' or 'cheaper Tuscany'. There were many nice words that painted the region as the 'granary' and 'gastronomic soul' of Portugal. The publication returned to writing about the Alentejo, this time focusing on the beaches of the Alentejo coast, which it considered 'the best in the world'. The newspaper published a guide in which it advised readers to forget about Ibiza or the Riviera, and to get lost in this little explored Portuguese region, filled with 'glorious' bathing areas, which are distinguished by their 'charm', which The Guardian he considered 'more subtle than that of Provence or Tuscany, regions that are postcards from France and Italy'. Words from the United States ... USA Today readers chose Alentejo as the best wine tourism region in the world. He considered 'this intriguing rural region is like a journey back in time for wine lovers. The diverse terrain holds olive groves and vineyards, picturesque villages, meadows full of flowers and forests'. Anda highlights the local cuisine 'as rustic and authentic, making the most of the agrarian lifestyle in the region'. The Alentejo is in fashion! A fashion that grows and is about to stay! Categoria energetica: Gratuito