Love To Explore Rating: Business Class
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Country House & Spa is a luxury wine estate, set on the vast plains of Alentejo, just over an hour from Faro. Set on hundreds of hectares of vineyards, olive groves and grazing land, this family-owned Relais & Châteaux property feels like stepping into a slow, golden world.
Accommodations range from elegant rooms and suites in the resorted farmhouse to private villas with terraces and pools, all designed to celebrate traditional Portuguese architecture with contemporary flair and panoramic views of the rolling landscape. Days here unfold at your pace; for a relaxed stay guests can soak in the infinity pool, wander through the vineyards, or unwind at the M Wellness Spa. For the more active, try horse-riding on horses bred and reared on the farm, cycle through the countryside or try your hand at quad-biking.
The estate’s restaurant has been honoured with a Michelin Green Star and serves inventive cuisine, with many ingredients grown on-site. Wine lovers can explore the modern gravity-fed winery, join tastings, or even participate in the harvest. Beyond luxury hospitality, Malhadinha Nova is a celebration of place: organic farming, Lusitano horse breeding and authentic cultural experiences make every stay unforgettable in this corner of Portugal.
At Love To Explore, we would recommend the resort for these unique selling points:
- Family owned & operated
- Relais & Chateaux property with a Michelin Green Star restaurant on-site
- An impressive array of activities
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