The Matinha Treasure Hunt: Playing in the Heart of the Countryside
Among cork oaks and alecrins, wooden paths and streams murmuring ancient secrets, there is a magical game waiting for the little ones (and the most curious). At Herdade da Matinha, childhood takes the form of discovery – with an invisible compass that guides through emotions, between rhyming clues and enchanted places. A sensory, educational and […]
The Swimming Pools of Herdade da Matinha: Three Invitations to Meet the Calm
In the green heart of the Alentejo coast, between whispering pine forests and gentle hills, there are waters that don’t flow – they wait. These are the three pools at Herdade da Matinha: spaces of relaxation and beauty, where every dip is an invitation to pause, contemplate and simply enjoy being. More than just places […]
The Autochthonous Forest of the Alentejo Coast
The Alentejo Coast, known for its wild beaches and dramatic cliffs, is also home to one of Portugal’s most important natural treasures: the indigenous forest. Composed of native species, this forest plays a vital role in preserving local ecosystems and offers refuge to a wide diversity of fauna and flora. However, the importance of this […]
Holidays in the Costa Vicentina: An Authentic Experience in Portugal
The Costa Vicentina, located in the southwest of Portugal, is a destination of rare natural beauty and cultural authenticity.
Herdade da Matinha Nominated for Prestigious Earthshot Award 2024
We are proud to announce that we have been nominated for the prestigious Earthshot Award 2024.
Don’t Go Away
Don’t leave. Let it linger. And stay, just a little longer… Here, the right time to leave is the time you’re in no hurry to arrive. The one that gets away
Stop
To come to Herdade da Matinha, having a car or motorcycle is neither a requirement nor the norm. On the contrary: having a means of transportation is something that is
Seafront
Is there any better destination than the “middle of nowhere”? Yes. The one in the “middle of nowhere”, 15 minutes from the beach. Even the road that draws the line between
A Toast
You can hear the ambient music well, and what a great atmosphere it is. Small candles illuminate the scene; the person sitting in front of me
Sense has Sense
I’d never been here before. But, in a way, I was reunited with the family I never knew, and I felt myself reliving memories of
