ArchitectureThe Casa do Eirado is a piece of authentic Portuguese architecture. Lime, wood, stone and terracotta are the materials used in the construction and renovation in 2010. Thick walls ensure a pleasant indoor climate even in midsummer.

FoodThe house is designed for self-catering. Fresh eggs from the home-grown organic chickens are available. Those who like fresh fruit will get their money's worth at the Casa: during the season, apricots, plums, grapes, mulberries, citrus fruits, pomegranate and quinces can be picked directly from the tree.

EnvironmentWater is a valuable commodity in the region. The rainwater is therefore collected on the property of Casa Eirado and stored in an underground cistern. The previously filtered and sterilized water is automatically pumped into the house. The orchard around the house is irrigated via a drip irrigation system, which is fed by a surface tank. On hot days, the tank serves as a swimming pool. Solar panels heat the hot water for the house. The electricity required is produced by a photovoltaic system. Wood from the property is used for the two stoves in the house. In order to avoid energy losses, the 50 centimeter thick house walls were insulated and double-glazed windows were used. Environmental protection is very important to the owner of the Casa - accordingly, the cleaning staff, the pool cleaner and the gardener were instructed on such behavior. The owner of the casa aims to preserve the regional biodiversity. Therefore, various native plants are cared for and cared for in the countryside around the Casa do Eirado, including 13 different types of almonds, ten types of figs, six types of plums and three different carob trees. All leftovers are fed to the chickens, ducks and turkeys on the property to minimize waste production as much as possible.