A nossa História – old

Welcome to happiness

here calm is a state of mind

HISTORY

here there are no hours.

just time.

We could simplify our story by saying ‘it all started 25 years ago with Paulo’s weekend getaways’. But the truth is this story really started when Paulo and Eva felt Melides was waiting for them.

The land they own, their property and now this guest house, Rural tourismcame to them as if by destiny. Very similar to their initiative to rebuild houses in the center of Melides. The willingness to welcome guests was always present in each project, a reflection of their passion to gather and service people.

For whom conversations are like Alentejo bread, the food that warms the soul, creating a Rural tourism in the land that adopted them it was the project that the couple lacked.

À Espera comes from a long wait, as the result of a pandemic that asked the world to temporarily retire. There is no better metaphor for this project: à espera is a place of ‘retirement’ that tells us that now is always the right time.

A Espera was born just in time to reconnect: with ourselves, the silence and the sea.

here, it's always on time.

the voice

Paulo is the symbol of tranquility, protection and excitement. He’s known as an entrepreneur, a leader and a friend. He shares this project with Eva, and wouldn’t have done it without her. It’s a joint project built on the common pleasure of hosting people.

the pillar of the house

Eva is the life and color of the house. She’s the energy, movement and warmth. A Espera is more of a baby, the result of a long detailed and passionate conception. Her creativity is reflected in every corner of the house.

Here you can collect and turn off.

We know from experience that being present, taking off your shoes and putting your feet on the ground, diving into inner calm, is the best gift we can give ourselves and those around us. That's why we created this house, Waiting for the meeting… between us the silence and the sea.