A five generation path.
At the beginning of the 20th century António Provisório bought, on the same day, Quinta do Freixo and Quinta do Mel, founding SAIA. The company is in it's fifth generation.
The "Campaniça" breed, typical of the region and characterized by small animals but very well adapted to the hard conditions of the Algarve's Serra, was at the point of extinction when S.A.I.A started with its flock in an extensive regime, contributing, together with other breeders, in a decisive way to preserve this interesting sheep and a sustainable production method.
In 2000, using the old buiding from the farm, the project Quinta do Mel started as a point of sales for the company products as well as from other farms in the ALgarve.
The initial building is recovered, respecting the original arquitechture / materials and converted into Agrotourism Unit, Traditional Products shop and Tea room/ Restaurant.
Em 2013 a SAIA was given by Nações Unidas and by the Portuguese governament the "Dryland Champions" award.
A major step regarding sustainability and promotion of soil life and diversity of species . Animals become gain an important role as regenerative tools.
