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# Architecture

 
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When designing the Vale Palheiro - Earth Resort project, sustainability and environmental integration were prioritized.
 From the desire to intervene subtly on a very steep terrain and maintain the memory of its past, the focus on sustainability was born as a key guideline for the intervention.
 With the construction in raw earth, the excavations were carried out in such a way as to cause minimal impact on the landscape and so that the necessary earth could be extracted to raise the charming houses.
 This ancestral method of traditional construction is completely adapted to the local climate and is very efficient from an ecological point of view as it is fully recycled, “what came from the earth can, in the end, be returned”.
 
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Most of the materials used in the construction of Vale Palheiro - Earth Resort are completely recyclable. From the shale from the region as a natural material for the walls, to the clay baked in the form of tiles for the roofs, using old tiles from ruined buildings, to the wood for the roof structures and carpentry, to the lime used to paint the façades, to the clay used on the interior walls, a whole range of materials and techniques that enhance traditional Portuguese construction and its most authentic features.
 At Vale Palheiro - Earth Resort the color palette is dominated by earth tones, which emphasize the strong connection to the soil and echo all the natural and organic material of the valley and the Costa Vicentina.
 
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#### Interior Design

 
In the interior spaces, the walls of each house also celebrate local design, combining rustic charm with modern and contemporary comfort.

 
The handmade wooden furniture, locally produced textiles and ceramics stand out, each piece telling the story of a regional heritage that has been preserved and reproduced here.

 
The common areas of Vale Palheiro - Earth Resort have been designed with a sense of community spirit in mind, with spacious lounges and living areas opening onto outdoor patios overlooking the lush valley.

 
The use of natural materials has also been extended to small details such as the linen on the beds, the wicker baskets in the spaces or the recycled ceramic crockery, creating a serene atmosphere that invites you to stay.

  
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## Vale Palheiro Earth Resort

**Address:** Rua Vale Palheiro, Aljezur, 8670-016, Portugal

**Phone:** +351 933 979 043

**Email:** [info@valepalheiro.com](mailto:info@valepalheiro.com)