Authors

Who contributes to the Blog

Rita Freitas
Born and raised in Lisbon, with her heart on the Alentejo coast. She runs away from the city whenever she can, or whenever she needs to. Rita is working with Rota Vicentina on communication and production of Semana ID event. After 25 years of journalism, she decided to change direction. She works as a freelancer and writes children's books. Read articles by this author
Leonor Pires

Volunteering & Environmental Awareness

Graduated in Landscape Architecture, she has always been connected to Nature. Leonor loves plants, music, crafts, drawing and walking. The Alentejo is your home. Read articles by this author
Delphine Attali
Born in Montpellier, France southern, in 1982. In 2005, he radically changes her life and settles in the Alentejo. In Rota Vicentina, she manages the ID project, with the aim of bringing the tourism sector and the local community closer together. She likes sewing, reading but also outdoor activities! Read articles by this author
João Ministro

Proactivetur

Has coordinated several nature conservation, environmental education and ecotourism projects in the Algarve, such as Via Algarviana or the Birdwatching Festival in Sagres.  Founder of Proactivetur, a tourist company and tour operator / DMC specialising in ecotourism, creative tourism and local development. Read articles by this author
Manuel Monteiro

Long Term Volunteer at Rota Vicentina Association

He was born in 1997 and has a degree in tourism. He likes the surroundings of nature, especially when there are water courses nearby! Read articles by this author
Diogo Trindade

Associate Management at Rota Vicentina Association

Born in Lisbon in 1978. He loves nature, walking, mountain biking, music and friends! Read articles by this author
Irene Nunes

Walking Trails, Maintenance and Volunteering at Rota Vicentina Association

He was born in Besançon (France) in 1986. Among other things, he loves photography, hiking, pottery, reading, surprises and chocolate. Read articles by this author
Beatriz Silvestre

Marketing & Communication in Associação Rota Vicentina

She was born in Odemira in the Summer of 1994. She loves smiles and animals. Read articles by this author
Marta Cabral

CEO of Rota Vicentina Association

Born in Lisbon in 1975. She is CEO of Rota Vicentina Association. In his free time, he enjoys walking, cycling, reading, yoga, silence and ...parties! Read articles by this author

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