Starting at €58 | 4 Hours | Parties of 2 to 20 | Mendiga (Leiria)
Join a hands-on traditional Portuguese bread making workshop in Mendiga. Learn to bake mountain wheat and corn bread in a wood-fired oven, then enjoy tasting your creations with classic local condiments.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required, suitable for most ages and mobility levels due to accessible facilities.
Wildlife
History
Traditional Portuguese bread baking uses techniques rooted in rural mountain communities dating back centuries.
Conservation
The farm emphasizes sustainable practices, using local ingredients and wood-fired ovens minimizing environmental impact.
Farm Experiences & Tours
Starting at €58 | 4 Hours | Parties of 2 to 20 | Mendiga (Leiria)
Farm Experiences & Tours is a Portugal-based operator located in Santa Bárbara, Lisboa, offering curated farm and winery experiences across multiple European regions. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company connects travelers with rural producers through guided tastings, cellar tours, picnics, and farm lunches. Their program includes wine tastings in Lourinhã (3- and 6-wine options), a picnic winery experience, Sicilian olive oil experiences with farm lunches, Tuscan Chianti Classico tastings and lunches, Provence wine and goat cheese tours, and a coffee farm experience in Las Palmas.
Each itinerary focuses on direct engagement with producers: guided vineyard walks, explanations of winemaking and olive oil harvesting techniques, tasting masterclasses, and estate-hosted meals. Experiences are presented as day tours or on-site visits to family-run estates and châteaux, emphasizing regional flavors and landscape settings.
Farm Experiences & Tours uses trip descriptions and on-site programs supplied by partner farms and wineries; the operator showcases factual, location-specific experiences such as Montevago olive oil production, Chianti Classico tastings, and Lourinhã vineyard visits. Guests are encouraged to review individual trip details for accessibility, duration, and booking terms.
By featuring a diverse selection—wineries, olive farms, a coffee plantation, and goat cheese pairings—the operator provides verified rural culinary experiences suitable for wine lovers, culinary travelers, and nature enthusiasts seeking authentic, producer-led activities in and beyond Portugal. Information on group size limits, seasonal availability, and meal inclusions is provided for each listing to help travelers plan. Local partners include small estates and producers who host tastings and lunches on-site throughout Portugal.
Base Location
Santa Bárbara, Lisboa
Located in the Lisbon region
Tours Offered
10 Tours
Includes wine, olive oil, coffee, cheese
Experience Types
Wine, Olive Oil, Coffee, Cheese
Wineries and farm-based tastings
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Listed with curated adventure partners
Compare trip details, choose a tasting format, and reserve a curated picnic, lunch, or masterclass with verified producers.
Arrive On Time
Arrive promptly to get the full 4-hour workshop experience without missing any steps.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for a farm environment and light kitchen work.
Inform About Dietary Restrictions
Notify the hosts in advance if you have any allergies to ensure a safe tasting experience.
Bring a Camera
Capture the authentic moments of bread kneading and oven baking to remember your unique experience.
Comfortable Footwear
Ideal for standing and moving around the farm and kitchen area comfortably.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during the workshop, especially in warmer months.
summer
Light Jacket or Sweater
spring
Notebook and Pen
Helpful for taking notes on recipes and techniques shared during the workshop.