Quick Details
Learn how to make fresh goat cheese on a unique farm in the Serra do Caldeirão, São Brás de Alportel, 20 minutes from Faro and 50 minutes from Portimão. Over 2 hours, join a local goat herder whose family has lived in the remote hills near Tavira for five generations, as she teaches the fresh cheese-making process. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of local cheese, freshly baked bread, honey, homemade jams and wine. (Note: this experience is currently marked as unavailable — please check with us for upcoming dates.) Ages 13+, with reduced rates for children 4–12 and free entry under 4.
Adult & Child
Ages 13 & Older
€ 71
Child
Ages 04 to 12
€ 36
Young Child
Ages 03 & Younger
Free
Do you want to learn how to make fresh goat cheese?
We offer very unique tours on our farm in the Serra do Caldeirão! Here you can discover what you could call the “real Portugal.” Join a local goat herder whose family has lived in the beautiful remote hills of Tavira for five generations, as she teaches us how to make fresh goat cheese. Local cheese, freshly baked bread, honey, homemade jams and wine will be served after the cheesemaking demonstration.
What is included
- Arrival at the farm and welcome by the producer
- Workshop about fresh goat cheese production
- Tasting of local cheese, freshly baked bread, honey, homemade jams and wine
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from the farm (private transfer available on request)
- Gratuities for the host
Itinerary
- Welcome – Arrival at the farm and welcome by the producer
- Cheese-Making Workshop – Learn fresh goat cheese production from a 5th-generation herder
- Tasting – Local cheese, freshly baked bread, honey, homemade jams and wine
Highlights
Five generations of goat herding. Learning from a family with this depth of heritage offers genuine, lived expertise, not a staged demonstration.
A window into the “real Portugal.” Remote hills, wild lavender, cork harvesting and shepherd life offer a rare, authentic glimpse most visitors never see.
A generous, homemade tasting. Local cheese, fresh bread, honey and jams round out the workshop into a proper rural feast.
A Best Seller with a near-perfect rating. Rated 4.9/5, consistently praised for the warmth and authenticity of the hosts.
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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Who leads this workshop?
A local goat herder whose family has lived in the remote hills near Tavira for five generations.What will I taste?
Local cheese, freshly baked bread, honey, homemade jams and wine.Is this suitable for children?
Yes, this is a family-friendly experience — children aged 4–12 have a reduced rate, and children under 4 go free.Is transportation included?
Transportation is not included, but private transfer can be arranged on request.What is the minimum and maximum group size?
A minimum party of 2 is required to book. Groups of up to 20 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.
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This experience added a beautiful new dimension to our great vacation in Tavira. The experience takes you on a spectacular drive up the coastal mountains to a traditional farm house modernized by the charming hosts, Virginia and Josh. You will see the living countryside in a rural zone not frequented at all by tourists. We went on a lovely walk picking wild lavender while Virginia pointed out the local fruits and flowers in this amazing and ancient landscape. It was especially fascinating to see the cork trees and learn how the cork is harvested every ten years. In the valley we heard the bells of the local goat herd and saw the shepherd bring them in for the night. As we prepared our lavender candles we were treated to a glass of cold white wine and local delicacies. The experience was refreshingly rustic, fully authentic and the hosts were warm, friendly and generous. Not to be missed!
– May 09, 2025 – Verified booking
What a wonderful, welcoming experience, a window into rural life and craft of cheese making. Virginia and her family were friendly and all aspects of the afternoon were great. Really enjoyed our conversations. The light lunch of homemade bread and produce from their farm was outstanding. Meekala the cheese maker was very sweet.
– March 19, 2025 – Verified booking
If you want to get to know the original country life of Portugal, then you are right with Virginia and her wonderful neighbor! We were warmly welcomed, lovingly hosted, took a beautiful walk on the farm and let us tell many interesting stories about the past country life while cheese made. The stay was completely successful and very very very very nice!
– February 11, 2025 – Verified bookingShare your experience
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