When is this experience available?

Seasonally, from April to May, tied to the natural pollination cycle.

What will I see at the honey factory?

How pollen collected from the bees is prepared, along with its multiple health benefits.

Is this suitable for children?

Yes, this experience welcomes guests aged 12 and older, with a reduced rate for children 0-11.

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 10 are welcome.

Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and rescheduling policy.

Pollen Extraction Experiences in Penamacor, Porugal

Quick Details

Duration: 2 hours
Type of Tour: Food Tour, Farm Tour
Tour Location: Penamacor (50 min from Covilhã)
Transportation: Not included – contact us if you need private transfer
Tasting: Pollen tasting
Number People: Minimum party of 2 required to book
Questions about the Tour: +351911701055 (WhatsApp)

Enjoy a unique Pollen Extraction Experience in Penamacor, 50 minutes from Covilhã. Bees are the main pollinators of our habitat, deserving all our protection and care. During pollination, strategies are adopted for bees to drop some pollen when they arrive at the hive. Over 2 hours, visit the farm to learn about pollen production, then visit the honey factory to watch the arrival of this precious nutrient, its preparation, and its multiple benefits, finishing with a pollen tasting. Ages 12+, with a reduced rate for children 0–11. Minimum party of 2 required to book. Seasonal, April to May.

Enjoy a unique Pollen Extraction Experience!

Bees are the main pollinators of our habitat, and a species that deserves all our protection and caring. During the pollination, strategies are adopted for the bees to drop some pollen when they arrive at the hive. This pollen is collected and prepared for various ways of consuming. Come watch with us the arrival of this precious nutrient, its preparation, and learn its multiple benefits, as well as tasting the product.

What is included

Arrival to the farm and welcome by the farmer;
Visit the farm learning about pollen production;
Visit the honey factory;
Pollen tasting.

What’s Not Included

Transportation to the farm
Gratuities for the host

Itinerary

Welcome – Arrival at the farm and welcome by the farmer
Farm Visit – Learn about pollen production
Honey Factory – Watch how pollen is collected and prepared
Pollen Tasting – Sample the finished product and learn its benefits

Highlights

A rarely seen part of the beekeeping process. Watching how bees drop pollen at the hive and how it’s collected and prepared offers insight most honey tours skip.

Learn the real health benefits of pollen. Beyond tasting, the experience explains the multiple benefits of this nutrient-dense product.

A genuinely seasonal offering. Available only in April and May, tied to the natural pollination cycle.

Part of a well-rounded bee experience family. This pairs naturally with the farm’s other beekeeping and honey tasting tours for a fuller picture of the craft.