The landscape we choose - Rota Vicentina (2023)

Rota Vicentina celebrates on June 5, 2023, World Environment Day, the 10th anniversary of the Association that originated it. To mark this day, the new promotional video "The Landscape We Choose" premieres.
This video is the culmination of a growing trilogy about the character and identity of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentina Coast, where the focus is on those who shape, care for, and live in the landscape, as well as their connection to tourism and the importance of the role of visitors. It is not a classic promotional video but rather raises awareness about the importance of tourism in the region, based on the principle of shared responsibility between those who have a piece of land in the region and those who visit, establishing a direct relationship between individual choices and their significance for the landscape.
SPECIAL THANKS:
A big thank you to the team of the Rota Vicentina Association who devoted themselves wholeheartedly: Beatriz Silvestre, Delphine Attali, Fernando Esteves, Irene Nunes, Marta Cabral, Susana Coelho, and Tânia Ramos.
And to those who have already followed the path: Ana Gabriel Mendes, Diogo Trindade, Hugo Candeias, Joana Gregório, Nuno Vieira, Tiago Trueb.
A special thank you to one of the protagonists, Leonor Pires, for her dedication to the cause.
To all the people and entities who contributed to this video and to the marvelous landscape of our Southwest:
PARTICIPANTS AT THE ID TABLE:
David Oliveira, from Cooperativa Regenerativa, in S. Luís
Hugo Nascimento, from Assador Altinho, in Odeceixe
Luís Mota Capitão, from Herdade do Cebolal, in Vale de Éguas
Paula Canha, from the High School of Odemira
Rodrigo Machaz, from Memmo Baleeira, in Sagres
Sara Serrão, from Oficina na Escola and Juntos pelo Sudoeste, in Ribeira da Azenha
Kathi Stertzig and Álbio Nascimento from The Home Project, for the original idea of the "ID Table" and their vision throughout the process, and of course, Balthasar Trueb, for hosting us in his marvelous home (we promise not to return)!
PARTICIPANTS IN THE REMAINING REGIONAL PORTRAIT:
António Lino, from Pomar nas Hortas do Tabual, with such sweet loquats
António, Clara, and André, from Restaurante Lamelas
Fernanda, from Horta na Garatuja
Francisco, co-protagonist of the interpretive walk in S. Luís
Guilherme, cork extractor in the Cercal do Alentejo area
Joaquim, goat shepherd at Pego das Pias
Jorge and Santiago (beginner tractor driver), from Troviscais
Idálio, who, on the occasion, found fantastic mushrooms
Lourência and José Alberto, whose olive grove gave us one of the most beautiful images in this video
Marcos, from Horta Nova in S. Luís, a staunch advocate of sustainable agriculture
Mike and Isabelle, friendly and patient extras from Vila do Bispo
Raquel and Rosa, from micro bakery Dozero - Cultura Viva, in Cercal do Alentejo, who always have the door to the hill open for us
Rosa and Gagarine, the very smiling fish sellers in Santiago do Cacém
Vasco, Nádia, and their two beautiful boys, from Almograve
Zé Carlos and Manel, shepherds of the Raposeira flock
Nativa Cooperative Space in S. Luís
CACO - Crafts Association of the Municipality of Odemira
Monte da Vilarinha in Aljezur
Restaurante Lamelas in Porto Covo
Viv´ó mercado de Lagos
Zorra - Casa de Medronho, in Garatuja, S. Luís
PARTICIPANTS IN THE ID PROGRAMS:
Bruno, from Proactivetur
Costa do Vizir, Beach Village in Porto Covo
Daniel, from the Aljezur tour
Francesca, from Aroma di Casa
Luciana and Freira, from Sines
Manel, from the little garden in Vila Nova de Milfontes
Mariana, from Casa do Lado
Ramiro, from Vila do Bispo
Teresa from Quinta do Chocalhinho
Danilo Warick, talented director, whom we are fortunate to also call a friend.
Mariana Root, for allowing us to embellish these images with her melodies.
Manel Sacadura, for all the dedication and care in the animated illustration of this video.
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS:
Municipality of Santiago do Cacém
Municipality of Sines
Municipality of Odemira
Municipality of Aljezur
Municipality of Vila do Bispo
Municipality of Lagos
Alentejo Tourism, ERT
Algarve Tourism, ERT
Alentejo Regional Tourism Promotion Agency
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Production: DWEST
Co-production: Rota Vicentina
Direction, Cinematography, and Editing: Danilo Warick
Color Grading: Nuno Garcia
Mixing and Mastering: Carlos Neves
"ID Table Conversation" Camera Operators: Jacques Theron, Miguel Manso, Luís Graciano Afonso, and Danilo Warick.
"ID Table Conversation" Sound Recording: Igor Azougado
Music: Mariana Root
Animation: Manuel Sacadura (Homy Animation)
Translation: Cornélia Marschall von Bieberstein, Isabel Abaitua, Keeley Cheston, Luana Seguino, and Marta Lopez Ramos.
WE ARE ALSO HERE:
Website: www.rotavicentina.com
Facebook: rotavicentina
Instagram: rotavicentina
CONTACT:
Email: [e-mail]
ROTA VICENTINA® 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

[@emmapascalepearson5576]

beautiful - I see how much love there is in creating not just the video, but the landscape, and all the pieces of lives that come together, intertwine, and hold strong, to make this beautiful corner of the world last

[@lucianaalho1669]

O vídeo ficou muito especial, em 7 minutos consegue nos fazer compreender a essência de um lugar e de sua gente!Parabéns e obrigada pelo agradecimento, foi um prazer poder contribuir.

[@RotaVicentinaSWPortugal]

Muito obrigada pelo carinho, Luciana ☺️

[@carlospiteira8134]

Uma abordagem interessante e uma música/canção bem agradável e bonita

[@RotaVicentinaSWPortugal]

Muito obrigado pelo seu feedback, Carlos! Até breve 💚

[@dsbatista2]

bom mini-documentário, é de louvar e continuar a valorizar a costa vicentina e lutar pela sua sustentabilidade, parabéns! força e continuem!

[@RotaVicentinaSWPortugal]

Muito obrigado, David! Continuaremos, juntos ☺️

[@clecimariaavanzi4650]

Muito bom o video! Parabéns!

[@RotaVicentinaSWPortugal]

Muito obrigado 💚

[@NicoleEitner]

lindo!

[@RotaVicentinaSWPortugal]

Obrigada Nicole 💚💚💚