Workshop Overview
- LanguagePortuguese, English
- Duration3
- DifficultyBeginner
- Private Groups & Team Building
- 6 Min Group Size
- 15 Max Group Size
- 72 hours Advance Booking Time
- €62 Price Per Person (Groups)
- €372 Minimum Booking Value
- On-Site Location Options
- Next Date09/02/2027
What's Included
Included
- 🐖 3-hour guided experience at Monte São Pedro in Ourique
- 👩🌾 Local guide and introduction to traditional Alentejo farming practices
- 🐖 Visit to the Alentejo black pigs at different stages of life
- 🌳 Guided walk through the montado landscape
- 🌿 Introduction to native fauna, flora and biodiversity
- 👥 Small-group experience, with a maximum of 10 participants
Not Included
- 🥗 Optional picnic basket with regional Alentejo products
- 🍽️ Optional themed meal at a participating local restaurant
- 🚗 Transportation to and from the farm
- 📌 Anything not mentioned above
Location Details
JPWJ+82 Ourique, Portugal
Monte São Pedro
Bookings close 72 hours before the workshop starts.
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Nestled in the peaceful landscapes of Baixo Alentejo, Monte São Pedro is a small family-run farm where nature, tradition and authentic countryside life come together. Here, time slows down and every visit becomes an opportunity to reconnect — with animals, with the land and with the simple beauty of rural Portugal.
At Monte São Pedro, guests are invited to step into the daily rhythms of the farm alongside the farmer herself. Feed the animals, discover local farming traditions, learn about the care and life cycles of each species, and enjoy meaningful hands-on moments surrounded by cork trees, open fields and Alentejo calm.
Created for families, couples and curious travellers looking for genuine experiences, Monte São Pedro offers intimate and educational activities designed to awaken curiosity, encourage connection with nature and celebrate the authenticity of country living.
Whether you come for a relaxed farm visit or a slow picnic under the shade of an azinheira tree, Monte São Pedro is a place to breathe deeply, wander slowly and experience the true soul of the Alentejo countryside.
FAQ's
Yes. Monte São Pedro is designed for families and children of all ages. Little ones can safely interact with the animals, participate in feeding activities and enjoy small educational workshops adapted to different age groups.
You'll have the opportunity to observe the pigs in their natural environment. Depending on the farm's activities and seasonal conditions, you may also collect acorns and feed some of the animals.
We recommend comfortable clothes, suitable footwear for walking outdoors, a hat during warmer months and sunscreen. In cooler seasons, bring a light jacket as activities take place mostly outdoors.
As this is an outdoor experience, weather conditions may affect the visit. Please contact the organiser if adverse weather is forecast to confirm whether the experience can proceed or needs to be rescheduled.
A deeper understanding of the Alentejo black pig, its natural life cycle and the sustainable farming practices that preserve this native breed. You'll also take home a greater appreciation for the montado ecosystem, traditional rural knowledge and the cultural heritage of the Alentejo.
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