moderate
4 hours
Participants should be in reasonable physical condition, capable of light farm chores and walking on uneven ground.
Discover the charm of rural Portugal with hands-on goat milking and artisanal cheese-making in Mendiga. This authentic farm experience offers scenic mountain views and cultural insights you'll never forget.
Starting at €49 | 4 Hours | Parties of 2 to 20 | Mendiga (Leiria)
Experience the charm of goat farming in Mendiga, Leiria! Enjoy a hands-on milking session, learn artisanal cheese-making, and savor homemade cheese, milk, honey, and bread. Explore breathtaking mountain landscapes while herding goats, followed by a leisurely village stroll. This immersive adventure offers a unique taste of rural life and local culture.
Adult: €46 (+13 years old)
Child: €24 (4-12 years old)
Young child: free (0-3 years old)
Minimum party of 2 required to book
4 Hours
Mendiga (Leiria)
We will share our passion with you, starting by meeting the goats, what they call it, what the favorite food is, their customs, and their personality.
We'll start with milking and then we will show you the whole process of making artisanal cheese from the milk, almost organic, the respective herd and with the characteristic taste of the mountainous landscapes.
Tasting with cheese, milk honey and bread. All homemade. This meal will be in group, featuring the members of the group and explaining the main activities going on during the experience.
We will continue with the herd in a magnificent mountain range (aire mountain and lamps) with wonderful landscapes. Along the herding of the herd we will find landscapes of unique beauty.
To finish in beauty, we will take a walk through the village, and you can have coffee at one of the local cafes. If the group wants, you can arrange a lunch.
If you want, we can reference local accommodations so that I can complete your trip and get to know a little more about the region.
Depending on the weather conditions and the shepherd's availability, the particular characteristics of the herding activity may vary. In the unlikely event of a necessary cancellation we will contact the guests at our earliest opportunity to present an alternative date/hour.
After booking we will send all the details of the reservation, as well as the location of the farm and the contact of the farmer.
If you wish to propose another day or time for the experience, send us a message and we will do our best to reschedule, or we can include one more experience for all day.
Ensure comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm activities and uneven terrain.
Mountain weather can be unpredictable; dress in layers to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Bring water and light snacks, especially if you're engaging in physical farm work.
Maintain a respectful attitude towards animals and follow all farm guidelines for safety and preservation.
The region has a long tradition of goat farming dating back centuries, shaping local culture and cuisine.
Efforts are focused on preserving traditional farming practices and protecting native mountain flora and fauna.
Suitable for farm activities and uneven paths.
Comfortable layers to adapt to changing mountain weather.
spring|summer|fall|winter specific
Protection against sun during outdoor activities.
summer specific
Stay hydrated during active farm work.