Opened in 1989, Four Seasons Fairways is situated within the prestigious development of Quinta do Lago, a 2,000 acre luxury golf and leisure development where construction has been limited to only 8%, thus keeping the area green and unspoiled. The utmost care and attention has gone into retaining its natural beauty of pinewoods and lakes.
Roadmap towards sustainability
Four Seasons Fairways is looking for Innovative and creative products, services and solutions
One of the strategic objectives is to develop plans to make Four Seasons Fairways operations more sustainable while reducing the carbon footprint.
Four Seasons Fairways aims to become more sustainable from an energy, water and waste management point of view, focusing in areas such as:
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Lighting system inside buildings
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Lighting system outside buildings, especially in common areas and circulation areas between buildings
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Considering Photovoltaic system for generating electricity
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Air conditioning system for central buildings
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Air conditioning system for the villas
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Solar support for sanitary hot water
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Water conservation (toilettes, irrigation systems…)
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Sustainable Waste management, recycling and circular economy
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Intelligent platform for system management and monitoring
Identification of savings/efficiency gains that can be obtained and estimated payback period.
The stylish villas perfectly complement the resorts Clubhouse area which is home to stunning heated indoor & outdoor pools, Kids’ Club, wine cellar, fully equipped gym, treatment rooms and cleverly designed indoor-outdoor bar. It is also home to VIVO Bistro & Cocktail Lounge and Amara, an intimate restaurant where sophistication and Portuguese traditions with contemporary cuisine give guests an unmistakable and memorable experience.
Each discreet and elegant villa is set in beautifully landscaped gardens and features their own pool or jacuzzi, terrace or garden and outdoor BBQ/cooking station. The refurbished villas cleverly blend authentic Portuguese style with modern and vibrant interior décor and furnishings, new state-of-the-art kitchens and lighting design that is both functional and atmosphere-enhancing.
Investment
In 2014, Four Seasons Fairways started "Project Silver," a refurbishment project consisting of revamping the resort. All of the villas and clubhouse facilities were refurbished in a more modern and contemporary design as a result of the investment.
The most important part, the feedback from happy guests and loyal members indicates it’s been a great success. Below you can see some comparisons from before to after "Project Silver".
To know more about Four Seasons Fairways Quinta do Lago, their investments, changes throughout the years and future plans relating to sustainability, click the file below!