ÉVORA FARM FIELD GUIDE
Sunset at Herdade da Calada: A Wine Picnic Among Évora’s Vineyards
A 2.5-hour guided estate visit and premium sunset picnic at Herdade da Calada — this guide lays out what to expect from the vineyard tour, winery visit, and the picnic that follows.
Sunset at Herdade da Calada: A Wine Picnic Among Évora’s Vineyards.
Escape from Évora into the wide plains of Alentejo at Herdade da Calada, where rows of vines and olive groves slope toward a modern gravity winery. The experience pairs a guided walk through the estate with a premium picnic and estate wines as the sun moves toward the horizon, offering a compact immersion in the landscape, production and flavours of the region.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sunset Picnic in a Vineyard Setting
Settle into a carefully curated picnic among the vines as the Alentejo light softens — homemade delicacies, local cheeses, cured meats and traditional dishes are served alongside views across rolling hills and cork trees.
Exclusive Wines from Herdade da Calada
The tasting is grounded in wines produced on the estate: premium, estate-labelled bottles chosen to pair with the picnic and to reflect the quality and tradition of the property.
Guided Visit to Vineyards, Olive Groves and a Modern Winery
A guided tour leads you through grape varietals and olive production before visiting a modern gravity winery on the property, illustrating both traditional and innovative approaches to production.
What the day feels like
What the Moment Feels Like
The experience unfolds as a short, focused estate visit: arrive at Herdade da Calada near Évora, follow a guide through vineyards and olive groves and into the gravity winery, then move to a scenic spot in the vines for a premium picnic paired with the estate’s wines as the sun sets over the Alentejo countryside.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who it does not.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for approximately 2.5 hours and is timed to include sunset over the Alentejo landscape.
Meet at Évora before transfer or arrival at Herdade da Calada; the estate visit and picnic take place on the property near Évora.
A guided visit through vineyards and olive groves, a tour of the modern winery, and a premium picnic with homemade specialties paired with estate wines are included in the experience.
Bookings are available for parties of 2 to 20; check availability with the operator, Farm Experiences & Tours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Sunset Wine Picnic last?
The experience has a duration of approximately 2.5 hours.
Where is the meeting point?
Participants meet in Évora before proceeding to Herdade da Calada on the estate.
What is included in the experience?
A guided tour of the vineyards and olive groves, a visit to the estate’s modern gravity winery, and a premium picnic featuring homemade delicacies and estate wines.
How many people can join a booking?
Bookings are for parties of 2 to 20.
Who operates the Sunset Wine Picnic?
The experience is operated by Farm Experiences & Tours at Herdade da Calada near Évora.
When is the best time to book?
Reservations should be made in advance to secure the timed sunset slot; the experience is designed to include sunset over the Alentejo countryside.