Quick Details
Discover an innovative agricultural project near Torres Novas — a scenic day trip from Lisbon — dedicated to growing vegetables and aromatic plants using advanced hydroponic techniques. Inside modern greenhouses covering 3,000m², you’ll see around 68,000 plants growing soil-free with the NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) system. Your guide explains how nutrients are delivered through a controlled water system, why hydroponics is a sustainable alternative to traditional farming, and the planning and teamwork behind running a modern food production system. Ages 15+ for the standard rate, with reduced pricing for younger guests.
Adult
(15+ years)
€ 33
Child
(11-14 years)
€ 16
Child
(0-10 years)
Free
Experience a Hydroponic Farm Tour around Lisbon!
Discover an innovative agricultural project dedicated to the production of vegetables and aromatic plants using advanced hydroponic techniques. This experience takes place in modern greenhouses, where you’ll explore a 3,000 m² hydroponic production area housing approximately 68,000 plants, all grown using the NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) system.
During the visit, you’ll learn how hydroponics works and why it represents a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional agriculture. Your guide will explain how plants grow without soil, how nutrients are delivered through a controlled water system, and how this method optimizes resources while ensuring high-quality, fresh produce.
The experience also highlights the broader challenges behind this type of agricultural project, including detailed planning, market analysis, project monitoring, optimization of work methods, and teamwork. You’ll gain insight into how innovation and careful management play a crucial role in developing modern food production systems.
Perfect for curious travelers, sustainability enthusiasts, and anyone interested in modern agriculture, this visit offers a fascinating look at how technology, nature, and innovation come together to shape the future of farming — from seed to harvest.
What is included
- Arrival at the farm and welcome by the producer
- Guided tour of the farm
- Sowing and harvesting experience
- An offer of hydroponic products
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from the farm (private transfer available on request)
- Additional produce purchases
- Gratuities for the host
Itinerary
- Welcome – Arrival at the farm and welcome by the producer
- Guided Greenhouse Tour – Explore the 3,000m² hydroponic production area
- Hands-On Experience – Take part in sowing and harvesting
- Take-Home Offer – Receive a gift of hydroponic products
Highlights
A genuinely modern farming method. With 68,000 plants grown soil-free using the NFT system, this is a rare look at agricultural innovation, not a traditional farm visit.
Real hands-on participation. You’ll take part in sowing and harvesting yourself, not just observe the greenhouses from a distance.
A deeper look at the business behind the farm. The tour touches on planning, market analysis and teamwork, giving genuine insight into what it takes to run a modern food production system.
A take-home reward. You’ll leave with a gift of hydroponic products from the farm itself.
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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What is hydroponic farming?
A method of growing plants without soil, where nutrients are delivered directly through a controlled water system — in this case, using the NFT (Nutrient Film Technique).Do I get to take anything home?
Yes, you’ll receive a gift of hydroponic products at the end of the visit.Is this suitable for children?
Yes, this is a family-friendly experience, with a reduced rate for children aged 11–14 and free entry for children under 11.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 20 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.
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Our Producer
Our producer is mainly engaged in the production of horticultural and aromatic plants in greenhouses, supported in the innovation of a system of production called hydroponics in NFT (Nutrient Film Technique), with an area of about half a hectare.
The challenge included a detailed analysis, business, and market prospecting, work follow-up, dynamization of work methods and teamwork, always with the aim of sustainability, streamlining and designing the root vegetables.
The Vegetables
Tasty food, the vegetables can be prepared with many and varied dishes, pleasing to all palates. In addition to being rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, vegetables also have bioactive compounds that protect against degenerative diseases such as diabetes, various types of cancers and cardiovascular diseases.
The Technique
Hydroponic farming is a subset of hydroculture, which is the growing of plants in a soil-less medium, or an aquatic-based environment. Hydroponic growing uses mineral nutrient solutions to feed the plants in water, without soil.
Come visit the farm and learn more about hydroponics in Portugal during this fascinating tour. Book online!
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Wonderful tour in a great hydroponic farm! The farmer was very knowledgable and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. He was very professional and answered all questions. He even gave me a huge amount of advice for things to see outside Lisbon before I even went in the tour! I hope to return and I will join more tours with Portugal Farm Experiences.
– September 15, 2025 – Verified booking
For the Hydroponic Farm, this really was a fantastic tour. Mike, the farmer, was very knowledgable, answering every question we had, and we really enjoyed hearing about his story. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to learn more about Hydroponics, or just to experience a unique outdoor experience.
– October 05, 2025 – Verified bookingShare your experience
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