About ALDEIA DA LUZ
Located in the Alentejo region, more specifically in the district of Évora, Aldeia da Luz belongs to the Municipality of Mourão and is bathed by the Alqueva dam.
The Alqueva dam led to the expected submergence of the village of Aldeia da Luz. The necessary relocation of the community led to the construction of a new village with the same functional structure as the original one, in a logic of “house by house, land by land”, maintaining the neighborhood relations and the general urban configuration, but adopting an architecture that cleansed traditional lines and assumed a contemporary approach.
The new settlement was built in 2002 on a site very close to the old Luz. It implied the construction of 212 houses, streets, squares and roads, commercial establishments, and collective equipment (schools, health center, sports equipment, bull ring, public garden, and cemetery). The sanctuary of Our Lady of Light was rebuilt, in the image of the original four- century foundation, and the cemetery was moved. The museum was built as a place of memory and creation.
The farmlands, now irrigated by the dam, were also distributed to the population, and today vineyards and olive groves impose themselves in the new landscape.
HOW TO GET THERE
By Car
Porto: https://rb.gy/oamy2
Lisbon: https://rb.gy/gc2px
Faro: https://rb.gy/v5t7s
By public transport
There are regular trains to Évora, around five to six per day, from Entrecampos station in Lisbon.
Train:
Bus option between Lisbon and Évora, departing from Sete-Rios bus station in Lisbon every hour, with regular buses to Mourão and Luz.
Bus:
By plane
Porto: www.aeroportoporto.pt
Lisbon: www.aeroportolisboa.pt
Faro: www.aeroportofaro.pt
Information
On June 20 and 21 a shuttle service will be available between Évora, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Mourão and Aldeia da Luz.
ACCOMODATIONS
Évora Youth Hostel
www.pousadasjuventude.pt
+351 266 706 050
Moov Évora**
www.hotelmoov.com
+351 220 407 000
Discount: 5% over the rate available on the website for accommodation only applying the code AIS2023.
NOTE: At check-in participants must present proof of registration for the event in order to validate the discount..
Stay Évora***
www.stayhotels.pt
+351 266 704 141
Discount: 10% direct discount for those who download and make a reservation through the APP. For young people under 30 years old, 30% discount with the code STAY YOUNG in the App, not cumulative.
Ibis Évora***
www.ibis.pt
+351 266 760 700
Discount: 10% over the counter rate available at the time of booking.Reservations have prepayment conditions and can only be cancelled up to 15 days prior to arrival.
Participants should send an e-mail to h1708@accor.com with the code AIS2023.
Hotel Dom Fernando***
www.hoteldomfernando.com
+351 266 737 990
Discount: Special rates per room, per night, with breakfast includedFor more information, send a request to the e-mail reservas@hoteldomfernando.com with the reference ALDEIA INOVACAO SOCIAL 2023.
Ecork Hotel Évora****
www.ecorkhotel.com
+351 266 738 500
Discount: 15% discount on accommodation reservations.
To benefit from this offer, the code INOVACAOSOCIAL must be used for reservations made on the official website of Ecork Hotel Évora and for reservations made through the reservations contact. The discount will apply on the nights of June 19, 20 and 21 in all types of accommodation and in both types of rates available.
Évora Hotel****
www.evorahotel.com
+351 266 748 800
Discount: Special rates per room, per night, with breakfast included. You must use the code 21206 for reservations on the website or contact the hotel directly via e-mail: reservas@evorahotel.pt mentioning participation in the Social Innovation Village.
Vila Galé Évora****
www.vilagale.com
+351 266 758 100
Discount: 10% discount for bookings made through the site in all types and not cumulative with another campaign, applying the code AIS2023.
Herdade dos Delgados****
www.herdadedosdelgados.pt
+351 968 588 300
Discount: 5% discount for bookings made through the site, applying the code AIS2023.
Vila Planície****
www.vilaplanicie.com
+351 266 557 021
São Lourenço do Barrocal*****
www.barrocal.pt
+351 925 941 816
Discount: 10% discount for bookings made through the site in all types and not cumulative with another campaign, applying the code AIS2023.
NOTE: Minimum 2 nights stay.
Convento do Espinheiro*****
www.conventodoespinheiro.com
+351 266 788 200
Discount: 15% discount on site rates. Mention participation in the event Aldeia da Inovação Social.
Send request to reservas@conventodoespinheiro.com or +351 266788200.
Monte da Estrela*****
www.montedaestrela.pt
+351 914 568 980
Discount: 15% discount for reservations made through the site, applying the code INOVLUZ on site rates. Mention participation in the event Aldeia da Inovação Social.
Send request to reservas@conventodoespinheiro.com or +351 266788200.