When you’re on board one of our tours, don’t keep your great photos to yourself. Share them (you can submit up to two photos) and win fantastic prizes every month if your photo is among the most voted by the public.
The best of each month will also be eligible for an even better grand prize.
Always with the support and sponsorship of the Be Alva tourist developments. See the rules and enter today!
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST RULES – “Olhares do Mondeco”
1. Organizer
The photography contest is promoted by Mondeco, Lda, hereinafter referred to simply as the “Organizer.”
2. Objective
The aim of this contest is to promote photographic creativity aboard Mondeco’s solar boat tours, as well as to publicize the Be Alva tourist development.
3. Theme
The theme is open, as long as the photograph is taken aboard a Mondeco solar boat tour.
4. Participation Conditions
4.1. Participation is free and open to anyone aged 18 or over.
4.2. Only photographs taken during Mondeco solar boat tours will be accepted.
4.3. Members or direct relatives (parents, children, siblings, spouses) of Mondeco, Lda. partners are not eligible to participate.
4.4. Each participant may submit up to 2 photographs per month.
4.5. Photographs must be original and taken by the participant, who assumes full responsibility for any third‑party copyright claims.
4.6. The use of artificial intelligence in creating or composing the image is not permitted. Enhancements using image editing software (such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.) are allowed, provided the essence of the photograph is not altered with external elements.
4.7. By submitting the photograph, the participant declares authorship and authorizes its publication on Mondeco, Lda.’s social networks and other media, with proper credits.
5. Submission and Publication
5.1. Photos must be sent via email to concurso.fotografia@mondeco.pt, including the following details:
‑ Full name
‑ Phone contact
‑ Date and time of the tour when the photo was taken
‑ Title (optional) of the photograph
5.2. Validated photos will be published simultaneously on Mondeco’s Facebook and Instagram at the beginning of the month following the submission, launching the public voting.
6. Voting and Monthly Selection
6.1. The public can vote for photos by liking the posts on Mondeco’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
6.2. At the end of each month, the top 3 photos with the most likes will become monthly finalists.
6.3. The Organizer selects the monthly winner from these 3 based on creativity, originality, framing, and visual impact.
6.4. The monthly winner receives a wonderful prize: one night for two guests, with breakfast included, in a studio apartment (T0) at the Be Alva tourist development (subject to availability and advance booking). The prize is redeemable within 1 year.
6.5. Monthly winning photos will automatically qualify for the grand final.
6.6. Winners will be contacted by the Organizer via email and/or phone after the decision.
7. Grand Final
7.1. In January, voting opens for all monthly finalist photos.
7.2. The most‑voted photo wins the annual grand prize.
7.3. The grand prize is a fantastic weekend for two guests, with breakfast included, in a one‑bedroom apartment (T1) at the beautiful Be Alva tourist development (subject to availability and advance booking). The prize is redeemable within 1 year.
7.4. The winner will be contacted by the Organizer via email and/or phone shortly after voting ends.
8. Image Rights and Usage
8.1. Copyright remains with the respective photographer.
8.2. Participants authorize the Organizer to use the photos for promotional purposes on social networks, websites, and other communication platforms, with proper credits.
8.3. Use of the photos will always be non‑commercial and linked to promoting Mondeco.
9. Final Provisions
9.1. The Organizer reserves the right to exclude any photo that does not comply with these rules, uses unauthorized resources (e.g., AI), or contains inappropriate content.
9.2. In case of suspected voting fraud (bot usage, bought likes, etc.), the photo may be disqualified.
9.3. The Organizer’s decisions are final and irrevocable.
9.4. Participation in the contest implies full acceptance of these rules.