- Monchique Homestead

Nestled in the beautiful Serra de Monchique in the Algarve, our self-sufficient homestead is driven by sustainable farming and permaculture principles. We grow our own food, care for our chickens and goats, and embrace a lifestyle rooted in organic, self-sufficient living. Our thriving vegetable garden yields fresh produce year-round, while our happy animals provide farm-fresh eggs, milk, and homemade cheese. With years of hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and homestead management, we’re eager to share our permaculture techniques and farming knowledge with you.

What to Sow and Plant in April — Serra de Monchique & Western Algarve

April in the Serra de Monchique means one thing above all else: it is time to head to the market. Every month at the São Teotónio market you will find…

Watering Your Vegetable Garden in a Warm Dry Climate

For anyone starting a vegetable garden in a warm dry climate — like the Serra de Monchique where we live — watering is where most beginners go wrong. Not because…

Easy Vegetables to Grow for Beginners in a Mediterranean Climate

One of the most common questions we hear from people starting their first vegetable garden is this: what should I actually grow? There are hundreds of vegetables to choose from…

― Hans, Thecla ―

What a wonderful holiday we've had here!!! We enjoyed the quiet, the space and the freedom of this beautiful place. The whole of nature felt at our fingertips, with a wonderful view through the mountains towards the west-side of Algarve. (...) It is a place to return to!

― Sam, Anne, Miriam ―

Enchanting place! Delightfully restful. A big tent with a phenomenal view. (...) A real recommendation for parents with (small) children. And also people without children. Actually, for everyone. Especially with the hospitality offered by Tom and Monique. Super!

"A lively self-sustainable homestead, where we grow our own food,

care for our animals, and live in harmony with nature."