Dedicated to protecting & preserving the natural world of the SouthWest.
Clear Objectives.
Foster a Culture of Positive Impact Tourism.
Instilling in both tourists and tourism entrepreneurs the responsibility to contribute back to nature is our goal. We term this approach "Positive Impact Tourism," a form of circular tourism grounded in the simple concept that respecting is not enough: "You enjoy nature, you need to give back to nature."
A Cultural Based Approach to Educate & Build Awareness.
Environmental and nature conservation issues can be complex to understand. We organize simple, fun events, engaging the influential community to raise funds and awareness, and foster a deeper, respectful connection with the territory.
Only Supporting the Right Causes.
Key to the success of the Foundation is financially supporting effective and impactful partners with a clear execution plan in mind to protect & regenerate the nature of the Southwest of Portugal.
For our kick-off we selected an organization that has long been at the forefront of strong and successful regeneration initiatives in the southwest of Portugal: Rewilding Sudoeste.
Based out of Aljezur, Rewilding Sudoeste is the principal organization in the Portuguese Southwest that promotes the conservation and stewardship of native forests.
Be part of the crew.
The Vicentina Foundation brings together anyone who recognizes the unique beauty and power of this beautiful region.
In particular, we call out to all entrepreneurs and business owners who make this unique location their home – hotels, restaurants, tourism operators, farmers, winemakers, chefs, and neighbours – to work collaboratively towards a sustainable future for South-west Portugal.
Our Operative Model.
The project VICENTINA FOUNDATION is a trademark representing the work of " AMANTES TERRAS VICENTINAS - ASSOCIAÇÃO SEM FINS LUCRATIVOS PELA PRESERVAÇÃO DA COSTA VICENTINA E SUDOESTE ALENTEJANO " NIPC NUMBER 518739864, a non-profit association committed to the preservation of the Vicentina Coast and the natural environment of Southwest Alentejo.
Established in April 2025, the association adheres to a policy of open financial reporting, making all income, expenditures, and subsequent donations to third-party organizations publicly available online on an annual basis.
The association's executive team volunteers their services, ensuring that operational costs, covered by donations, are limited to fundraising event production. For each fundraising event, we publicly disclose the exact amount of funds directly allocated to supported initiatives or partner associations, providing donors with complete transparency regarding their contributions.
To streamline operations, save on bureaucratic costs and prioritize conservation efforts, the organization initially adopted the structure of an Associacao", thereby reducing complex bureaucratic processes. However, we aim to attain official "Fundação" (Foundation) status within the next 24 months, further enhancing our capacity to protect the region's natural heritage.