The Sunday Market (Mercado Domingueiro) is the perfect opportunity to explore a wide range of local products and crafts. If you’re looking for culinary delights that promise to enchant, this event is ideal for you.
What makes this market special is that many of the products for sale are harvested and produced in the Protected Landscape of Montado do Freixo do Meio. By shopping with us, you not only take home organic, fresh, and healthy products, but you also contribute to the regeneration of this unique area.
We are not alone in this mission. Various partner projects that share the same ethical values will join us on this day. They will offer a range of products, including vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meats, and olive oil, enriching your experience and choices.
To make the most of your visit, remember to bring a basket and bags for your purchases. This is an unmissable opportunity to meet local producers, learn about how food is grown and processed, and experience the connection between producer and consumer.
An exclusive chance to stock up your pantry with healthy foods at affordable prices.
Also, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the various areas of Monte do Freixo do Meio and explore its natural and cultural wonders. It is a space rich in culture, history, and biodiversity, open to the entire community.
Upon arrival, after parking your vehicle in the designated area, please proceed to the reception located in the “Escola” building. We kindly ask that you arrive early and provide your full name as well as the activities and/or meals you have purchased.
Bring your mat, comfortable clothing, and an open mind to demystify the practice of yoga. It’s a practice for everyone!
Several partner projects, which share the same ethical values, will join us on this day. They will offer a variety of products, such as vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meats, and olive oil, which will enrich your experience and choice.
Accompanied by Alfredo Sendim, you will be shown the reality of the Protected Area of Montado do Freixo do Meio and its agroecological production. Topics covered include the Ethics of Agroecology, Agroforestry, Acorns, Conservation and regeneration of ecosystems, Adaptation to climate change, among others.
❗ The tour is available in Portuguese, only.
Please check the calendar.
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 tour of Montado (2 km) that features the excavation of a Neolithic village.
❗ The tour is available in Portuguese, only.
Please check the calendar.
Inquire on-site about other available tours organized by independent projects based in the Protected Landscape of Montado do Freixo do Meio.
Sharing food from 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 culinary experience!
Check the menu by date.
12,50€
Course
Location: Deck of the “Cabana dos Bois” restaurant
All listed prices include VAT at the current legal rate.
Sociedade Agrícola do Freixo do Meio, Lda., Operador de Atividades Turísticas – Ar Livre / Natureza e Aventura – RNAAT Registo n.º 378/2022