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 playful experience
The Matinha Treasure Hunt is not just a game: it’s an invitation to observe, listen and respect nature. The clues have been carefully designed to lead participants to explore the surrounding beauty – sometimes by the old tree on the playing field, sometimes among flowering beds or generous shadows.
The route involves five stages, each with its own rhyming riddle. The children are challenged to use their imagination and team spirit to decipher the riddles that lead them, step by step, to the final destination: the long-awaited treasure.
The clues and map of an unforgettable journey
It all starts where “the ball rolls with energy” – near the playing field, where the century-old trees become accomplices in this adventure. From there, the journey follows indoor trails and outdoor spaces, with stops such as the riding arena, the vegetable garden and even the reception.
Each hidden wooden box contains the next clue, well protected in a small transparent box, like a secret that only the most attentive can discover. The hand-drawn map, with traces of childhood and tenderness, is a gem that guides the steps with sweetness.
More than a joke – a bonding ritual
This treasure hunt is an extension of the spirit of Matinha: it invites direct contact with the land, the awakening of the senses and the gentle curiosity that is so cultivated here. Throughout the activity, you don’t just find clues – you build memories. The kind that last on the skin and in the heart.
In the end, the reward isn’t just a small gift or a surprise tucked away in the last box. It’s the complicit smile between siblings, the pride in having deciphered the riddle, the path trodden together. It’s the real “treasure” of childhood.
A perfect activity for families
The Treasure Hunt is designed for children between the ages of 4 and 10 and can be accompanied by adults or explored in small groups of friends. It’s a way of experiencing Herdade da Matinha with new eyes – attentive, enchanted eyes, ready to discover the more playful side of the Alentejo.
Because the real magic is in the details. And in the freedom to search.
