Quick Details
Want to see how farm life really works? On this small-group visit (max. 10 guests) to a family farm in Ourique, you’ll follow the farmer through her daily chores and help feed the animals. Kids from age 2 are welcome, and a playful workshop makes it fun for all ages. Just 1 hour from the Algarve and 2 hours from Lisbon. Add a picnic basket of regional products and enjoy it under a holm oak – here, slow living rules.
Adult
Ages 17 & Older
€ 35
Child
02-16 years old
€ 20
Spend time with a real Alentejo farmer in Ourique
Discover how life on an Alentejo farm really works on this hands-on visit to a small family smallholding in Ourique, in the Baixo Alentejo. Walk the farm with the farmer herself and join her daily routine: meet the resident chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep, goats, cows, horses, donkeys and ponies, and help feed them. Learn about each species’ breeding cycle and the care that keeps them healthy and happy. A short, playful educational workshop keeps kids and grown-ups busy and curious. With a maximum of 10 guests, it feels personal and relaxed. Finish with an optional picnic of regional products in the shade of a holm oak
What is included
- Guided farm visit with the farmer (approx. 2 hours)
- Local guide (English and Portuguese)
- Meet the resident animals: chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep, goats, cows, horses, donkeys and ponies
- Help with feeding the animals
- Explanation of each species’ breeding cycle and daily animal care
- Short, fun educational workshop for kids and adults
- Small group of max. 10 guests
What’s Not Included
- Picnic basket with regional products (optional)
- Transport to and from the farm
- Food and drinks other than the optional picnic basket
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- Arrival at the family farm in Ourique and welcome by the farmer.
- Walk around the farm and learn about its daily chores and routines.
- Meet the resident animals: poultry, pigs, sheep, goats, cows, horses, donkeys and ponies.
- Help at feeding time and learn how each animal is cared for.
- Discover the breeding cycle of each species, from birth to adulthood.
- Join a short, playful educational workshop for kids and grown-ups.
- Optional: spread your blanket under a holm oak and enjoy the regional picnic basket (if booked).
Highlights
Every farm animal in one place. From chickens and ducks to cows, horses, donkeys and ponies, kids can meet and feed the animals they usually only see in books.
A day in the life of a real farmer. This is not a petting zoo. You follow the farmer through her real daily tasks and see how things truly happen in the countryside.
Fun for all ages. Children are welcome from age 2, and the hands-on workshop keeps little ones and grown-ups equally curious.
Small and personal. With a maximum of 10 guests, there is time for every question and every animal.
Slow living in the Alentejo. Add a picnic of regional products under the trees, or book a traditional Alentejo meal at a local restaurant.
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact
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Where does the farm visit take place? On a small family farm near Ourique, in the Baixo Alentejo. It is about 1 hour from the Algarve coast and 2 hours from Lisbon. The exact meeting point is sent after booking confirmation.
Is this experience suitable for young children? Yes. It is designed for families, and children are welcome from age 2. Children pay €20; adults pay €35.
Can we feed the animals? Yes. Guests help the farmer at feeding time and learn how each animal is cared for.
Which animals will we see? Chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep, goats, cows, horses, donkeys and ponies, among others.
How far in advance do I need to book? Bookings must be made at least 4 days before your visit.
Is food included? The visit does not include food. You can add a picnic basket with regional products for €68, or book a traditional Alentejo meal at a partner restaurant.
What should I wear? Comfortable clothes and closed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty, plus a hat and sun protection in summer.
How many people are in a group? A maximum of 10 guests, for a personal and relaxed visit.
What is the cancellation policy? Please see our Terms & Conditions.
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