The WAVE Arrábida Podcast

In this episode, Marie Sztana from 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup Pod speaks with Filipe Alves, co-founder of Biovilla, about redefining tourism as a meaningful pilgrimage — a deep connection to place, purpose, and nature. Filipe shares how Biovilla moves beyond sustainability toward true regeneration, focusing on restoring ecosystems and supporting local communities. They explore what sets Biovilla apart...

Meet Mathias Davesne and Izabella Peregrino, co-founders of Regen Waves (www.regenwaves.com), a movement born in Arrábida to make regeneration real, achievable, and scalable. In this episode, Sandra Gouveia sits down with them to explore how Regen Waves is helping people and places move beyond sustainability, toward healing and thriving. From immersive education to hands-on projects, their five-wa...

In this episode, Marie Sztana, co-founder of 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup Podcast (@2g1reusablecup), is joined by Nuno da Silva — systemic facilitator, educator, and co-founder of Lucida (www.lucidathinking.com) — to explore the powerful and transformative concept of regenerative development. Together, they dive into what it means to go beyond sustainability by actively restoring ecosystems, strengtheni...

In this episode, Guilherme Garcia, founder of @eccos.channel, sits down with Joaquim Espada, facilitator and permaculturist at Biovilla, to dive deep into the world of permaculture. Together, they explore what permaculture really means, why it’s crucial in today’s world, and how it can be applied to design resilient, regenerative systems. Whether you're new to permaculture or looking to deepen you...

In this episode, Brechtje Smidt sits down with Joaquim Espada to explore agroforestry—an inspiring alternative to conventional farming. Learn how planting trees alongside crops enriches soil, conserves water, and boosts biodiversity. Discover why seeds matter in building resilient, regenerative systems that sustain both people and the planet. Tune in and grow with us, one conversation at a time.

In this episode, we interview Filipe Alves, co-founder of Biovilla, a unique cooperative nestled in the heart of Portugal's Arrábida Natural Park. We delve into Biovilla's origins, exploring how it transformed from a visionary idea into a thriving hub for sustainable tourism, agroforestry and regenerative education. Filipe shares the journey of building Biovilla, creating a space in tune with natu...

We are voices of ecology. In each episode, we explore a new project happening in Portugal's Arrabida region. Follow along and let's dive in and amplify these voices together. One conversation at a time

Welcome to our first episode! We’re excited to bring you a powerful and inspiring conversation with Viktoriya Slobodchikova, project manager at Biovilla and the heart behind the WAVE project in Portugal. In this episode, Marie sits down with Viktoriya to explore what makes WAVE such a transformative project. From hands-on learning to community building, Viktoriya shares how WAVE empowers participa...