Monchique Homestead (Terra do Milho)

Monchique Homestead, also known as Terra do Milho, is a self-sustainable farm in the Serra de Monchique, Algarve, run on organic farming and permaculture principles. The family behind it moved here from Holland to build a self-sufficient life. They grow their own vegetables all year round and keep chickens and goats, which give them fresh eggs, milk and homemade cheese. The founders have years of hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and running a homestead, and they share it on a detailed blog. It covers organic vegetable gardening, keeping goats sustainably, companion planting and crop rotation, with growing advice written for the region's warm, dry Mediterranean conditions. Teaching is central to the project. In-person courses for beginners, such as the “101 Starters Course” and the Companion Planting workshops, cover everything from preparing soil and sowing seed to building garden beds and harvesting. They're planning to add online courses. There are also cheese-making courses, where fresh goat milk is turned into artisanal products. Throughout, the aim is to help others build resilient, productive gardens suited to warm, dry climates. Visitors can stay in a cosy cottage on the property, with mountain views and the daily work of an organic farm around them. Guest reviews mention the peaceful setting, the views and the warm hospitality. The address is Apartado 157, Monchique, Portugal.