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Learn about permaculture on a farm in Sabóia, 50 minutes from Monchique. By treating nature and its resources respectfully, a functioning ecosystem has been created on 45,000 square meters of land in the south of Portugal since 2019, providing a habitat for people, animals and plants. Over 4 hours, walk to the lake and over the hills with panoramic views of the Monchique mountains, learn about renaturation, reforestation, desertification and sustainable water management, and plant a tree of your own. Finish with regional products from the farm. Ages 16+, with a reduced rate for children 6–15 and free entry under 5.
Adult
(16+ years)
€ 101
Child
(06-15 years)
€ 38
Young Child
(< 05 years)
Free
Learn about Permaculture in a Farm in Alentejo!
By treating our nature and its resources respectfully, a functioning ecosystem has been created on 45,000 square meters of land in the south of Portugal since 2019, which provides a habitat for people, animals and plants. Find out more about the many measures for renaturation, reforestation, desertification, sustainable water management and permaculture. Plant a tree and become a sponsor at our farm.
What is included
- Welcome with snacks and drinks
- Walk to the lake and over the hills of the farm, with panoramic views to the Monchique mountains
- Advice on landscape work, emigration to Portugal, and off-grid living on the farm
- Before/after photo show and insights into YouTube videos
- Planting a tree or helping with harvesting (seasonal)
- Goodbye at the farmer’s cupboard with the farm’s own and regional products
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from the farm (private transfer available on request)
- Gratuities for the host
Itinerary
- Welcome – Snacks and drinks on arrival
- Lake & Hills Walk – Panoramic views of the Monchique mountains
- Sustainability Talk – Renaturation, reforestation and water management practices
- Photo Show – Before/after transformation and video insights
- Tree Planting – Plant your own tree or help with seasonal harvesting
- Goodbye – Regional and farm-own products at the farmer’s cupboard
Highlights
A functioning ecosystem, built from scratch. Since 2019, 45,000 square meters have been transformed into a genuine habitat for people, animals and plants — a real, ongoing project, not a static demonstration.
Plant a tree and leave a lasting mark. Becoming a sponsor of a tree on the farm gives the visit a genuine, lasting connection beyond the day itself.
Practical advice, not just theory. Guidance on landscape work, emigration to Portugal and off-grid living offers real value for anyone considering similar projects.
Panoramic Monchique mountain views. The walk to the lake and over the hills rewards visitors with some of the region’s most striking landscapes.
Transportation
- Not included – contact us if you need private transfer
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
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Can I really plant a tree?
Yes, planting a tree (or helping with seasonal harvesting) is included, and you can become a sponsor of your tree at the farm.What topics are covered?
Renaturation, reforestation, desertification, sustainable water management and permaculture, plus practical advice on landscape work, emigration to Portugal and off-grid living.Is this suitable for children?
Yes, this is a family-friendly experience — children aged 6–15 have a reduced rate, and children under 5 go free.Is transportation included?
Transportation is not included, but private transfer can be arranged on request.What languages is the tour offered in?
The tour is available in Portuguese and English.What is the minimum and maximum group size?
A minimum party of 2 is required to book. Groups of up to 8 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.
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Marco and Tosca are both incredibly friendly and thoughtful hosts. We learnt so so much on water conservation and permaculture and many other nature related topics. It was very insightful and we really enjoyed getting to share this with them and are super grateful for all we learnt. Both Marco and Tosca are such genuine and lovely people, the house and farm are absolutely beautiful and what they have managed to cultivate is so inspiring. We would absolutely recommend staying with them or at least stopping by to visit the beautiful farm they have made.
– September 12, 2025 – Verified booking