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 to refresh your body, they are settings that extend the spirit of Matinha – a calm, light lifestyle where everything happens slowly and with meaning.
Family Farm House Swimming Pool: Joy Shared with the Family
Next to the Family Farm House, this pool is designed for families who want to experience summer with lightness, freedom and joy. With its green, safe and welcoming surroundings, it’s the perfect setting for the little ones to take a dip, share a laugh, play water games and take their first strokes.
The lawn invites you to spread out towels, set up small picnics or simply rest in the shade between dips. Parents can relax with the peace and quiet of having their children close by, in a quiet, protected space just a short distance from the accommodation.
Here, the days pass slowly and sweetly, marked by the sun on the skin, the sound of laughter and the memories that form with every splash.
Rose Club Pool: A Quiet Retreat for Adults
Hidden among trees and bushes, more secluded and sheltered, the Rose Club pool is a space exclusively dedicated to adults looking for an atmosphere of seclusion, peace and uncomplicated elegance.
Silence is present here. The surroundings are serene, the service is discreet and attentive to detail, and the space invites you to relax. It’s the ideal place to take a leisurely dip, stretch out in the sun, or simply stop – with a book, a glass of wine, or nothing but the company of nature.
Aimed at guests of the estate’s quieter types, this pool allows for moments of inner connection and absolute rest, in a setting that respects and celebrates the calm of those who arrive.
Central Pool: The Versatile Heart of Matinha
Located between the Surf Lodge and the Old House, the central pool is the meeting point for those who live in Matinha with a more versatile spirit – solo travelers, couples, friends, surfers or nature lovers who value the balance between conviviality and tranquility.
With its simple lines, naturally integrated into the surrounding landscape, this pool invites you to take a refreshing dip or read serenely on a sun lounger, at the start of the day or at dusk, to share as well as to introspect. It is the most versatile space, where everyone finds their own place, at their own pace.
Just a few steps from the Surf Lodge rooms and the Old House, it is a natural extension of the accommodation experience – an extension of rest, silence and the rustic beauty of the place.
Three Pools, One Spirit: Being in Fullness
Although different in atmosphere and purpose, the three pools at Herdade da Matinha share the same soul: that of a place that welcomes. Where each person finds their own rhythm, their own silence, their own joy – in the middle of nature, always with time.
Diving in Matinha is more than just refreshing the body: it’s a reminder that what’s essential is in small gestures, in the blue of the water, in the warmth of the sun, in the comfort of simplicity. And in this peaceful dive, to rediscover what is so often lost – the pleasure of living slowly.
