Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
A family wine estate in the deep Alentejo, with exceptional food and wine.
Our insider guide
Malhadinha is a family-run estate with vineyards, a winery and a small number of rooms and houses spread across the countryside.
The atmosphere is relaxed and generous, with horses, a spa and activities that bring guests into the life of the estate.
Highlights
- Family-run wine estate
- Spa and pool
- Horse riding and nature
- Private houses for families
Dining
The restaurant is among the most celebrated in the Alentejo, with the estate's own wines.
A stay, imagined
Life at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Lisbon Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Albernoa, Beja, where Herdade da Malhadinha Nova waits. A family wine estate in the deep Alentejo, with exceptional food and wine.
Family-run wine estate and spa and pool set the tone for the days ahead. The restaurant is among the most celebrated in the Alentejo, with the estate's own wines. It is a stay we recommend especially for families, wine lovers, food lovers.
Beyond the hotel, Alentejo unfolds at your own pace. The Alentejo is the Portugal of wide horizons: cork oaks scattered across golden plains, olive groves, white villages crowned by castles and a sky so dark at night that the region is a certified Starlight destination.
Signature experiences
What to do in and around Albernoa, Beja
Évora with a historian
The Roman temple, the cathedral and the Chapel of Bones.
Winery visits
Private tastings at the region's leading estates.
Stargazing at Alqueva
Dark-sky observation in a certified Starlight reserve.
Cork and marble
See cork harvested and visit the marble towns of Estremoz and Vila Viçosa.
A perfect day
A day in Alentejo, with your driver
- Morning
Horse ride or cycle through the cork oak forest.
- Midday
Lunch in Évora after a private tour of the old town.
- Afternoon
Winery tasting and a swim in the estate pool.
- Evening
Dinner under the stars and stargazing.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Lisbon Airport | 1 h 30–2 h |
| Évora–Monsaraz | 50 min |
| Comporta | 1 h 30 |
| Algarve | 2 h |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
The Magik note
Great for families and gourmets. We combine it with Mértola and the Guadiana valley.
How we include Herdade da Malhadinha Nova in your journey
Every Portugal Magik journey starts with a private Mercedes-Benz and driver for every transfer and day out. We then reserve this hotel, the restaurant tables and the experiences around it, and pair Alentejo with Lisbon or Comporta or Algarve at an easy pace.
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Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.
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Independent editorial guide; Portugal Magik is not affiliated with Herdade da Malhadinha Nova. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.