Our story
Since 1989 we have been raising fish in the Vale da Lama tidal ponds, inside the Ria de Alvor nature reserve. Two generations, the same respect for the rhythm of the tide.
Where it all begins
The Ria de Alvor is a nature reserve between Lagos and Portimão. Our 10 hectares of tidal ponds lie within it, just a few metres from the sea, where salt water flows in and out with every tide. It is this place, stable and full of life, that gives our sea bream the flavour and texture that set it apart.
A place that cannot be made
We do not rush nature’s pace. The tidal ponds work as they always have: the tide comes in, the tide goes out, and the fish grow in their own time.
Ria de Alvor
Where the Ria meets the sea,
the water renews itself.
Timeline
From the first tide in 1989 to the research project we coordinate today: the same family, the same place.
1989
António Vieira begins raising fish in the Vale da Lama tidal ponds, making use of the Ria's traditional system.
2nd generation
Leonardo Vieira joins the business and brings fresh energy, without changing what matters: time, space and respect for nature.
Today
Between 100 and 120 tonnes of sea bream a year, at low density, harvested by hand and delivered within 24 hours.
Tomorrow
We coordinate Aquadiversify: fish, algae and sea cucumber in the same system, here in the tidal ponds.
The team
A family business is made of people. Those who raise, harvest, select and deliver: this is the team that, tide after tide, looks after the Vale da Lama tidal ponds.
What guides us
We let the tide renew the water and the Ria feed the fish. We do not rush what needs time.
Low density and harvesting by hand, so that every fish arrives whole, fresh and with the quality we expect of it.
We farm inside a nature reserve. Researching and reducing our impact is part of the job.
Trade orders
Tell us what you need (size grades, quantities and frequency) and we will prepare a tailored quote.
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