From 14-02-2025 until 16-02-2025

Spiritual Love in the work of Luís de Camões is deeply rooted in the Renaissance tradition, transcending the physical and seeking connection with the divine and the perfection of beauty and authenticity.

Arrival at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova – Traditional welcome snacks in the wine cellar – The first delights from our Chef paired with our Sparkling Rosé Brut 2023, our latest offering.

Property tour and Wine Tasting in the Barrel Cellar – Discover the essence of Malhadinha with a visit to our vineyards, followed by a unique experience in the Barrel Cellar. Participate in a Wine Tasting, where you can savour an exclusive selection of wines, challenging your senses without knowing their origin. An engaging experience that combines learning and pleasure in an intimate and charming setting.

Valentine's Dinner at the Restaurant – Wine & Inspired Cuisine – Michelin Green Star – We recreate a warm and intimate atmosphere, inspired by the spiritual quest for love in Camões' sonnets. Pedro Lamares, one of Portugal's most renowned declaimers, will present a journey through the most beautiful sonnets of Camonian poetry, in an experience to accompany the wines of Malhadinha and enjoy an unforgettable evening as if you were at a true recital.

Astronomical Observation Experience – Celebrate the most romantic night in the universe in a unique way with an unforgettable stargazing experience under the clear, starry sky of the region. In one of the areas of Europe with the least light pollution, you can admire the vastness of the stars with the help of telescopes, while experts share stories and curiosities about the night sky. This romantic evening, wrapped in the magic of stardom and nature, promises to be a celestial experience, perfect for creating unforgettable memories for two.

“Love is fire that burns without being seen
It is a wound that hurts and is not felt
It is a discontented contentment
It is pain that drives one mad without hurting.”

Camões writes in an epic and sublime manner about love through Canto IX, the Episode of the ISLAND OF LOVES. Here, love is represented in different dimensions – carnal, idealised, and symbolic. Always inspired by the goddess Venus, who creates this symbolic island for the enjoyment of Portuguese navigators and the celebration of heroic deeds.

Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Skies of Malhadinha [Experience with an additional charge to the programme, taking place between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM] – Enjoy a unique and romantic experience with a hot air balloon ride, gently floating through the skies and taking in stunning views of the landscape at dawn.

During the flight, feel the sensation of freedom and tranquillity as the balloon rises slowly, contemplating the incredible nature surrounding you. After landing, celebrate the adventure with a breakfast served by our Team, filled with fresh delights such as breads, cheeses, and fruits, perfect for savouring while sharing this magical moment together. A memorable experience that combines the beauty of sky and earth in a setting of pure serenity.

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Breakfast served exclusively in the Room [if you do not participate in the hot air balloon experience or if the activity cannot take place due to weather conditions] – Indulge in a breakfast delivered to your room, crafted with vibrant colours and unique flavours from locally-sourced organic ingredients, carefully prepared every morning.

LOVE & NATURE – Visit to the Gardens and Culinary Workshop inspired by the Portuguese diaspora followed by a light lunch – Your inner Chef will express technique and affection through the art of cooking in our Culinary Workshop inspired by Portuguese colonies – flavours from Africa, spices from India, and the sensuality of Brazilian cuisine.

LOVE & SENSUALITY – Couples moment at our “M Wellness Spa” – Embark on a rejuvenating journey at our M Wellness Spa. Our signature couple’s treatment, the “Vinotherapy Massage for Couples” lasting one hour, is a symphony of relaxation and romance, combining a massage with grape seed oil, a revitalising Vinotherapy bath, and a delightful wine tasting experience, leaving you feeling revitalised and connected [activity by prior appointment only].

IDEALISED AND MYTHICAL LOVE – Pottery Workshop – Inspired by the Goddess Venus, where love emerges as a divine reward, we invite you to experience a practice of creativity that transcends mere desire. Here, Love becomes more than just physical; it takes on a symbolic dimension. Create a unique gift to offer one another in a pottery workshop at Malhadinha Nova.

LOVE AS HEROIC EXALTATION – Romantic Dinner “The Island of Loves” – The celebration of Love by the nymphs on the island has always been considered by Camões a symbol of triumph and recognition for the heroic deeds of the Portuguese. Based on this inspiration, our chefs have created a Menu celebrating the epic dimension of the work “Os Lusíadas,” where each dish embodies a Canto from the work. The gentle melody of the Harp makes the experience unique, creating a rare opportunity where taste, music, and romance meet in perfect harmony.

“In the island of Loves
Where pleasure dwells,
In a no man's land,
Where love never ends,
Where living is always a feast,
It is a place to live without pain.”

The romance of D. Pedro and Inês de Castro immortalised in Canto III of "Os Lusíadas," where spiritual love in Camões' work is often presented as a means to attain the divine. This love transcends earthly desire and seeks truth, goodness, and eternal beauties, eternally represented in the episode of D. Pedro and Inês de Castro: the epic, tragic, and profane Love.

08:30 – 11:00 – Breakfast – Enjoy the gifts of nature at our breakfast prepared with fresh products from our lands and the region so that you start your day in the best possible way.

THE LEGEND OF QUEEN INÊS – Equestrian Experience – Camões explores the legend of D. Pedro crowning D. Inês and the entire epic and medieval invention of the episode. Here, Love is celebrated as a form of crowning and transcends all dimensions of the divine. Inspired by this theme, let the gentle breeze guide you to the present moment, fostering a deeper connection with one another and with the world around you, creating a precious memory that will forever be etched in your hearts during the equestrian experience with our Purebred Lusitano horses.

PROFANE AND DIVINE LOVE – Visit to the Chapel of Our Lady of Aracelis followed by lunch in full communion with nature – The episode of Inês de Castro is the most famous moment in "Os Lusíadas," uniting history, poetry, and Nature. Celebrate this moment of love in full communion with the unique landscape next to the chapel, which dates back to the time of the romance between Pedro and Inês, at one of the highest and most unique points in Baixo Alentejo. The entire landscape and surroundings speak for themselves!

"Inês de Castro, beautiful and sorrowful lady,
Of whom the sad fate laments,
Was among the forests what the river calls
To sensitive hearts and contentment;
But cruel destiny weaves her life,
And the love that nourishes her heart
Makes her body wither, in death embraces,
In death that, as life, destined her."