Our Vision

Spirala Eco-Village is a community-based project located in the Castelo Branco district of Portugal. Initiated by a group of Israeli-born fellows, Spirala is envisioned as a multicultural venue that strengthens connections between ourselves, each other, and to nature. Inspired by the slower pace of countryside life in inland Portugal, we aim to offer guests a space to slow down, reconnect, and explore life at a more thoughtful, deliberate rhythm.

Our vision is to create an international community that fosters deep connections and provides a space for personal and collective recovery, healing, and engagement with nature. Spirala offers individuals and groups the opportunity to experience peace, reflect on relationships, and explore philosophical questions.

Regenerative Living

Spirala is dedicated to promoting regenerative practices that restore and rejuvenate the natural environment.

Sustainable Construction

Our facilities are built from local, natural materials, adhering to regional regulations and promoting sustainability.

Eco-Hub Experience

Our Eco-Hub serves as a center for learning, cultural exchange, and community building, offering workshops and activities for all ages.

Community-Oriented

We are a collective of like-minded individuals committed to living harmoniously with each other and nature.

Support for Innovation

 Spirala collaborates with local and international innovators to develop and implement cutting-edge regenerative techniques.

Inclusive Community

Our community welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to join us, learn, and grow together.

Our Mission

Spirala is a young community, dealing daily with questions such as how to live ecologically, what does community mean, and how to act with fairness & kindness toward people and nature and how to interact and be part of the local (portuguese) society. We are a non-profit-driven organisation; instead, a large part of Spirala’s revenue is reinvested into the land, preserving and regenerating the surrounding environment and its biodiversity.

Our 10.4 hectares of land feature eco-friendly facilities that we built, including dry toilets, outdoor showers, and a communal kitchen, all designed to support a low-impact, sustainable lifestyle. While operating relatively off-grid, we provide some modern conveniences, such as electricity, drinking water, and Wi-Fi, ensuring a balanced experience of nature and comfort. Our land is home to a natural swimming pond, which serves as a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including snakes, turtles, frogs, and fish. Spirala offers from time to time different bodily and movement practices like Qi-Gong  Ecstatic Dance and Yoga, providing guests with opportunities for deeper physical and emotional engagement with the space.

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Since 2024, Spirala has hosted events like a music MUD festival, a natural-building seminar, and a Syntropic Agroforestry workshop. These activities align with our belief in the importance of living in harmony with nature, and with the content that we ourselves want to be inspired by and learn.

Spirala’s community consists of 15 households, from which 5 are permanent residents of the land and 10 others that take part and support the project from abroad. We invite people to stay with us on land and enjoy a never-boring, inspiring journey. We are open and excited about people coming to stay long term, and definitely looking to expand our community with several more inspiring, earthy and lovely people & families.. 

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