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José António Uva

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Sir Richard Branson

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Marie Antoinette

Meryl Streep

Mick Jagger

Michael Hoffmann

Tom Szaky

Michael Hoffman

Jim Manley

Monica Watson

Christina Lecki

Rocco Bova

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In this special episode, we’re diving deep into a lesser known region of Portugal, The Alentejo. Here to discuss this hidden gem with me are hoteliers José António Uva and Gonçalo Pessoa. José was an investment banker in London before returning home to cultivate land that had been in his family for eight generations. He ended up turning part of the farm into Barrocal, a gorgeous modern farm house hotel smack in the middle cork plantations, white washed villages, and two thousand year old olive trees. Gonçalo was actually an airline pilot, staying in hotels around the world when he decided he wanted to build something special in the coastal area of Alentejo and brought the boho chic vision of his hotel, Sublime Comporta, to life. We discuss the unique culture of the region, the fantastic food, and the special things you can create when shifting from a short term to a long term mindset. Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn

In this special episode, we’re diving deep into a lesser known region of Portugal, The Alentejo. Here to discuss this hidden gem with me are hoteliers José António Uva and Gonçalo Pessoa. José was an investment banker in London before returning home to cultivate land that had been in his family for eight generations. He ended up turning part of the farm into Barrocal, a gorgeous modern farm house hotel smack in the middle cork plantations, white washed villages, and two thousand year old olive trees. Gonçalo was actually an airline pilot, staying in hotels around the world when he decided he wanted to build something special in the coastal area of Alentejo and brought the boho chic vision of his hotel, Sublime Comporta, to life. We discuss the unique culture of the region, the fantastic food, and the special things you can create when shifting from a short term to a long term mindset. Learn more at <a href="http://www.luxtravelinsider.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.luxtravelinsider.com</a> Connect with me on Social: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sarahgoesglobal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahngroen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>

Alentejo, Portugal | José António Uva & Gonçalo Pessoa: Wild Beaches, Warm Generosity, and the Unique Culture of Alentejo, Portugal

The farm of São Lourenço do Barrocal had been in José’s family for nearly 200 years before it was nationalized in 1975. His family got the farm back in 1994 when Portugal entered the EU, but never did anything with it. Until one day of January 2002, when after seven years of working in London, something drew José back to this place. He spent two years investigating a potential hospitality project, and another 14 years turning it into reality. With no background in hospitality or architecture, he had no filter and built a concept from scratch based on the local environment and the original structure of the farm. In this episode, we talk about his long term vision for São Lourenço do Barrocal and how he developed such a complex hospitality project. José shares his thoughts on sustainability formulas, and how he placed timelessness and future generations at the core of his project. 

The farm of São Lourenço do Barrocal had been in José’s family for nearly 200 years before it was nationalized in 1975. His family got the farm back in 1994 when Portugal entered the EU, but never did anything with it. Until one day of January 2002, when after seven years of working in London, something drew José back to this place. He spent two years investigating a potential hospitality project, and another 14 years turning it into reality. With no background in hospitality or architecture, he had no filter and built a concept from scratch based on the local environment and the original structure of the farm. In this episode, we talk about his long term vision for São Lourenço do Barrocal and how he developed such a complex hospitality project. José shares his thoughts on sustainability formulas, and how he placed timelessness and future generations at the core of his project.

José António Uva, Developer of São Lourenço do Barrocal: a better hotel 