blanco bungalow

experiences

At Blanco Bungalow, guests can enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of experiences designed to make their holiday truly unforgettable.

wine tasting

We work with an incredible small group of local Natural Wine Makers. Spend an afternoon among the vines with the winemakers themselves, taste their latest Vintages, or let The Surf Sommelier pour you a tasting back at the ranch.

  • Biodynamic wine tasting with the winemaker at a vineyard near Ericeira

    tasting + tour

    visit a remarkable local biodynamic winery, where you'll meet the winemaker, taste five exceptional wines, tour the vineyards, and learn about their low-intervention winemaking process.

    experience 1.5-2 hours

  • View of a rustic wine cellar with barrels and vintage decor, seen through a doorway.

    tasting, tour + cheese

    visit an incredible local vineyard making natural & biodynamic wines. meet the winemaker, tour their breathtaking property, historic adega and wine cellar. 2 whites, 2 reds + Portuguese cheese + bread.

    experience 1.5-2 hours

  • Biodynamic wine tasting and lunch at a local vineyard near Ericeira

    tasting, tour, cheese + lunch

    visit an incredible local vineyard making natural & biodynamic wines. meet the winemaker, tour their breathtaking property, historic adega and wine cellar. taste 3 white wines, 2 red wines, Portuguese cheese + bread. followed by a family-style meal.

    time: 11:30am - 15:30pm,

    duration: approx. 3 hours

  • Two farmers working in a vineyard, harvesting grapes during daytime.

    harvest time tasting, tour, cheese + lunch

    available from september 1 - October 15. visit an incredible local biodynamic winery during harvest time and experience the magic of harvest. taste 3 whites, 2 reds, Portuguese cheese + bread, followed by a family-style meal

    time: 11:30 am

    duration: approx. 3 hours

  • Glass of natural wine at Unfiltered Afternoons with Luis Gil of Marinho Vinhos, Ericeira

    surf sommelier tasting

    intimate wine tasting at blanco bungalow curated by the surf sommelier.

    taste 3-5 organic wines from our organic, biodynamic & natural selection of portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian & German wines.

    mix different producers based on your flavour preferences

Private chef

Some nights are made for staying in. Our private chef will come and cook a farm-to-table dinner for you and your guests here at the ranch, and The Surf Sommelier will pair each dish with our incredible organic wines, so all you have to do is pull up a chair.

  • Farm-to-table dinner by a private chef for guests of The Blanco Bungalow

    Farm to table dinner

    private dinner at your casa.

    book a dinner with one of our talented private chef who can prepare a delicious farm-to-table meal for you and your guests.

SURFING

Fifteen minutes from Europe’s first World Surfing Reserve, the Atlantic sets the rhythm here. Catch your first wave, find the right break with a guide, or see Nazaré’s giants up close.

  • Empty beach with sand, rocks, and surfboards lying on the sand, with cliffs and ocean waves in the background on a cloudy day.

    surf lessons

    beginner to intermediate surf lessons.

    wetsuit + surfboard rental included.

    lessons aprrox. 90 minutes

  • Woman with long blonde hair riding a paddleboard on calm ocean water near rocky cliffs.

    stand-up paddle boarding

    stand-up paddle boarding experiences

    wetsuit, life vest + paddleboard included.

    duration: 90 minutes

  • Group of people on paddleboards practicing yoga in calm, clear water at a beach.

    yoga sup

    group stand up paddle board yoga. must have 6 guests in order to book. all levels welcome

    wetsuit, life vest + paddleboard included.

    90 minutes

  • Blue surfboard leaning against the white exterior wall of a building with large glass doors.

    surfboard rentals

    we can direct you to the easiest place to rent boards and wetsuits during your stay

  • Rocky shoreline with waves crashing against rocks under a clear blue sky.

    surf guide

    our expert surf guide can take you to the best surf spots for your level and style. show you where to get in and out, give you an up to date forecast and the Lay of the land.

    intermediate to advanced surfers only

  • Jet ski tour around the point at Nazaré in summer

    nazare summer jet ski experience

    experience nazare as few will ever experience. enjoy a guided tour on a jet ski around the point of Nazare by an expert guide. test out your driving skills, get go pro footage.

    bookings will vary depending on conditions

    available April - september

  • Jet ski experience beside the big waves at Nazaré

    nazare 100 foot wave jet ski experience

    experience nazare as few will ever experience. enjoy a guided tour on a jet ski around the point of Nazare by an expert guide. get a front row seat to big wave surfing.

    bookings will vary depending on conditions

    available October - march

wellness

Slow days are part of the plan. Sweat it out in the wood-fired barrel sauna, take the cold plunge, or settle into yoga and a sound bath in the open air.

  • A round wooden outdoor sauna with a glass door, surrounded by desert plants.

    sauna session

    relax and unwind in our wood fired barrel sauna. the sauna features a panoramic window that looks over the garden and ocean cliffs. soak in the beauty of the surrounding nature while you detox and unplug. this is a private session with no other guests. up to 6 guests.

    session duration: 2 hours

  • A wooden barrel-shaped outdoor sauna with a small staircase, surrounded by desert plants.

    sauna + Cold plunge

    relax and unwind in our wood fired barrel sauna, and alternate between our adjacent cedar ice bath. the sauna features a panoramic window that looks over the garden and ocean cliffs. soak in the beauty of the surrounding nature while you detox and unplug. this is a private session with no other guests. up to 6 guests

    session duration: 2 hours

  • A person doing yoga on a sandy beach at sunset.

    YOGA

    enjoy a private OR GROUP YOGA CLASS AT blanco bungalow. Please book at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability.

    duration: 60 minutes

  • Sound healing session at The Blanco Bungalow, Ericeira

    sound healing

    enjoy an outdoor sound bath surrounded by nature with crystal alchemy singing bowls.

    duration: approx 60 minutes

ceramics workshops

Make something to take home. A local ceramicist guides you at the potter’s wheel, and the piece you throw is trimmed, fired and yours to keep.

  • Potter's wheel ceramics workshop with a local ceramicist near Ericeira

    potters wheel workshop

    incredible potters wheel workshop with local ceramicist.

    INCLUDES TRIMMING, TWO FIRINGS & GLAZING

    PARTICIPANTS KEEP THEIR PIECE

    workshop aprrox. 2.5 hours

horseback riding

Ride along the sand with the Atlantic beside you. No experience needed, and there’s a gentle farm ride for little riders too.

  • Group horseback ride in Peniche, bookable for guests of The Blanco Bungalow

    group beach horseback ride

    group horseback ride on the beach in peniche

    all levels welcome

    minimum age: 8 years

    ride aprrox. 90 minutes

  • Group horseback ride on the beach in Peniche, Portugal

    private beach horseback ride

    private horseback ride on the beach in peniche

    all levels welcome

    minimum age: 8 years

    includes a few photos

    ride aprrox. 90 minutes

  • Horseback ride through the countryside near Peniche, Portugal

    kids farm horseback ride

    horseback ride on the farm in peniche.

    available for children, all levels welcome including beginners. minimum age: 3 years.

skateboarding

Surf culture doesn’t stop at the shoreline. Learn to skate, or sharpen your surf-skate on flat days, with an instructor who speaks Portuguese and English.

  • Skateboarder at the Boardriders skate park in Ericeira

    private skate lessons

    private skateboarding lesson with a knowledgeable instructor (fluent in portuguese and English).

    beginner to experienced

    duration: one hour

    private lesson

  • Boardriders skate park in Ericeira, where guests can book private skate lessons

    private surf-skate lessons

    private surf-skateboarding lesson with a knowledgeable instructor (fluent in portuguese and English).

    beginner to experienced

    one hour

    private lesson

BIKING

See the coast and countryside from two wheels. Ride cliff-top singletrack with views of the Atlantic, or descend through the forests of Sintra.

  • Two people biking on a dirt trail along the coast at sunset.

    cliff top mountain biking

    easy cliff top ride. breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, fun singletrack trails, and the Ericeira countryside. bike + helmet included.

    beginner to experienced

    duration: two hours

  • Three people cycling on a coastal trail with cliffs and a beach in the background.

    palace to sea mountain biking

    A scenic ride from the hilltop in Mafra, to the beach, with minimal climbing and ever changing scenery. The perfect ride for groups or families. bike + helmet included.

    beginner to experienced

    two hours

  • Three people mountain biking on a dirt trail through a dense forest.

    enduro Sintra mountain biking

    enduro and downhill ride through the Sintra national forest. bike, helmet + pads included.

    intermediate to advanced

    four hour ride, light lunch + transportation

Experiences are subject to availability and require payment at the time of booking.

if you are a guest, please message us via your booking app to keep things organized.

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