From 29-11-2023 until 01-12-2023

From 06-12-2023 until 08-12-2023

At Malhadinha Nova, it has been our goal since the beginning to use this dream of ours to show the world the beauty of Alentejo, respecting its traditions and those of who are lucky enough to call it home. On this first day of Christmas experience, we invite you to visit our estate and learn about our history and how everything we have been building for the past 25 years aims to give back to the people, to the land, to our country and to the future generations. More than55 a list of wishes to Santa Claus, the activities of this first day will be an opportunity to reflect on the past year, on everyone we wish to thank and on what we achieved and what we desire for the future.

“Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.”
Janice Maeditere

3pm. Arrival at Malhadinha Nova. Our team will welcome you with some treats from our chefs, inspired in the most traditional Portuguese Christmas flavours: from cheese and charcuterie to codfish cakes and Portuguese Christmas pastries.

5pm. We invite you to visit Malhadinha Nova and learn about our history, in a jeep tour around the estate and all the animals that live here. We hope this history of family, passion and the fulfilling of a life-long dream will inspire you to get into the Christmas spirit!

6pm. While the older members of the group will have the opportunity to taste some special vintages of our organic wines, our guest experience team prepared for the younger ones a creative writing and painting activity, where children will have the opportunity to write their own letters to Santa Claus or create their own personalised t-shirt!

8pm. Get to know Malhadinha's Restaurant - Michelin Green Star, in a thematic dinner inspired by the classic Christmas flavours but recreated by our team of chefs with organic products from our estate and the region.

We dedicate this second day to the most awaited evening of the year: Christmas Eve. We invite you to explore innovative, sustainable and delicious way to prepare your Christmas Eve this year, in a day full of cooking workshops inspired by the dishes served traditionally on this magical night, so you can celebrate it with your loved ones in the best possible way!
“Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends.”
Margarete Thatcher

8:30 – 11am. Get to know our breakfast with all the colour and flavour of the organic products from our estate and the region, prepared every morning especially for you.

10:30am. The children start the day with a Christmas Card Making Workshop, using recycled materials, where they will recreate the season spirit and present their wishes in a creative way.

11:15am. Join our traditional cooking chef, Vitalina Santos, and discover how to recreate some of the most delicious Christmas deserts for the whole family.

12:30pm. Before “Christmas Eve” we prepared a light lunch by the pool or by the fireplace, with all the refinement and quality that define Malhadinha Nova.

4pm. Get to know Malhadinha Nova’s pottery house and discover that the most beautiful presents are those made with care and intention. Create beautiful and original clay ornaments for your Christmas tree, inspired by the biodiversity of Malhadinha.

8pm. In this last dinner of our Christmas experience at the Malhadinha's Restaurant – Michelin Green Star, we were inspired by Christmas Eve magic and the local recipes of this season, in a special menu created by our executive chefs that promises to surprise you.

The importance to show gratitude in form of gifts and gestures is also a part of Christmas’ traditions. On this day, we will give you a few original ideas to surprise your loved ones this Christmas. We will show you our pottery house and the possibility to create unique pieces as well as a treasure hunt so you can take an early Christmas present back home with you!

“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.”
Peg Bracken

8:30 – 11am. Enjoy the gifts from nature in another breakfast prepared with fresh fruit and vegetables from our land and the region so you can start your day in the best possible way.

11:30am. Join us for a treasure hunt full of surprises hidden around the estate, that you can either take home as a gift for yourself or gift it to your friends and family.

12:30pm. We will prepare a picnic lunch inspired by gold, frankinsence and myrrh, in the middle of our vineyards. We promise a cozy afternoon with all the details, in full communion with nature. [If weather conditions do not permit, a buffet lunch will be held at the Units on the same theme].

Late Check-out subject to availability confirmation.

The Malhadinha Nova family wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and we hope to see you again soon to continue celebrating life together!