Every two weeks, on Wednesdays, we invite you to enjoy a leisurely walk through the Protected Landscape of Montado do Freixo do Meio.

Come and explore the charm of our traditional buildings, admire the lush vegetation surrounding us, and discover our main food processing sites and some of our organic agricultural production areas.

What you can exclusively enjoy on Wednesday-Freixo (Quarta-Freixo):

  1. Guided Tours: Discover the historical and ecological heritage of the Protected Landscape of Montado do Freixo do Meio on a unique tour.
  2. Lunch at the “Cabana dos Bois” Canteen: Enjoy a typical Alentejo meal at our canteen, with a vegetarian option, prepared with organic products from Montado do Freixo do Meio.
  3. Artisanal Bread: Purchase traditional Alentejo bread and acorn bread, baked in our traditional oven.
  4. Local Products Store: Located at the Welcome Center, this is where you can find a variety of products from Montado do Freixo do Meio, local autonomous projects, and our neighboring producers.

Don’t miss the chance to join us and explore this treasure of nature and culture. Be part of “Wednesday-Freixo”!

Upcoming dates

  • 18 de December

Program

Welcome Center and Shop of the Protected Landscape

9:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Loja Monte do Freixo do Meio

This is where your day with us begins. You will be welcomed with an acorn infusion, a warm drink exclusive to Montado do Freixo do Meio.

While enjoying your drink, you can browse and purchase some of the available products, as well as reserve your traditional Alentejo bread or acorn bread, baked in a wood-fired oven (available at noon).

Here, you can take a stroll through the various areas of Monte do Freixo do Meio, allowing you to observe traditional architecture, local vegetation, key food processing areas, organic agricultural production sites, diverse agroforestry, and other points of interest.

Guided Tours

Alfredo Sendim

The Montado do Freixo do Meio

Accompanied by Alfredo Sendim, you will explore the reality of the Protected Landscape of Montado do Freixo do Meio and agroecological production. Topics such as the Ethics of Agroecology, Agroforestry, Acorns, Ecosystem Conservation and Regeneration, and adaptation to climate change, among others, will be addressed.

❗ The tour is available in Portuguese, only.

Please check the calendar.

6€

Adult

Free for children up to 12 years old when accompanied by parents

The Origins

A unique opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the first communities that inhabited this region, led by archaeologist Manuel Calado. This includes a circular archaeological route around the Montado (2 km), featuring the excavation of a Neolithic village.

❗ The tour is available in Portuguese, only.

Please check the calendar.

6€

Adult

Free for children up to 12 years old when accompanied by parents

Lunch at the "Cabana dos Bois" restaurant

12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Lunch

Sharing the foods of the Protected Landscape of Montado do Freixo do Meio is essential to us! Enjoy our traditional Alentejo meals made with locally produced ingredients, including vegetarian options like our Acorn Burger. Join us for this sustainable gastronomic experience!

Check the menu by date.

12,50€

Adult

All prices listed include VAT at the applicable legal rate.

Sociedade Agrícola do Freixo do Meio, Lda., Operador de Atividades Turísticas – Ar Livre / Natureza e Aventura – RNAAT Registo n.º 378/2022

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