Apistrela
Step inside the world of bees
Mr. Luís welcomes those who pass by into his world of bees, following closely the rhythm of the apiary and the work that takes place around the hives. A close encounter with a quiet yet essential force of biodiversity.
What makes this visit unique?
Set within the Tapada Nacional de Mafra, a UNESCO-listed landscape, everybody is invited to wear a beekeeper’s suit, to step closer to the hive and discover its rhythm from within while enjoying one of Portugal’s best-preserved Mediterranean forests.
"Apistrela invites you into the living world of bees in one of Portugal’s best-preserved Mediterranean forests"
Throughout the visit, the honey-making process gradually unfolds among tools, wildflowers and thousands of bees in constant motion.
What you'll discover
- Beekeeping workshop and apiculture experience (includes a theoretical introduction)
- Transfer to the apiary by electric vehicle
- Hive inspection
- Organic honey tasting
The founders
Queremos dar a conhecer as pessoas por detrás dos lugares. Em breve, esta secção reunirá retratos, histórias e testemunhos dos produtores, artesãos e equipas que dão vida a cada visita!
All you need to know.
Make a day of it.
Before or after your visit, explore the walking trails of the Tapada Nacional de Mafra, where deer and wild boar roam freely through one of the country’s best-preserved forests. Just nearby, Ribeira d’Ilhas offers a perfect stop by the ocean, while the restaurant Terra Mar, in Ribamar, is one of the area’s best spots for a long seafood lunch.
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