blanco bungalow

experiences

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

Experiences are subject to availability and require payment prior to the activity. Depending on the experience, payment will be made either directly to the provider or to blanco bungalow.

for horseback riding and wine tasting, pre-payment must be received at least one week before the scheduled date to ensure availability

for horseback riding & mountain biking, please send your age (if under 18), height in cm, weight in kilos and experience level for all participants.

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 local organic winery in Mafra, 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

    tasting times 11am or 2:30pm

    €60 per person, minimum 2 people

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

    tasting + tour + cheese

    visit an incredible local organic winery in Turcifal. meet the winemaker, tour their breathtaking property, historic adega and wine cellar. 2 whites, 2 reds + Portuguese cheese + bread.

    duration: 1.5-2 hours

    €70 per person, minimum 4 people

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

    tasting + tour + 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.

    duration: approx. 3 hours

    €120 per person, minimum 6 people

Private dinner

Some nights are made for staying in. Book a private chef’s dinner at the ranch, and add a live fado night to make it one to remember.

  • Farm-to-table private chef dinner at The Blanco Bungalow, Ericeira Portugal

    Private Chef's Dinner

    A farm-to-table dinner cooked over a wood fire by our private chef, served on antique tableware and linens, with each course paired with natural wines by The Surf Sommelier.

    €230 per person · natural wine pairing, service + IVA included

  • Traditional Portuguese fado night at The Blanco Bungalow

    Fado Night

    Fado is the soul of Portugal, a centuries-old tradition of song recognized by UNESCO. A live fado singer accompanied by the Portuguese guitar, the perfect addition to dinner.

    add-on · €300 per group

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, sitting on a gravel surface surrounded by desert plants, with a blue sky and scattered clouds in the background.

    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.

    requires two hours to pre-heat

    session duration: 2 hours

    €25 per session - sauna only

  • A wooden barrel-shaped outdoor sauna with a small staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by desert plants and a gravel pathway, set in a natural landscape under a pale sky with the moon visible.

    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

    requires two hours to pre-heat

    session duration: 2 hours

    €40 per session - sauna + cold plunge

  • A person is doing yoga on a sandy beach at sunset, in a side plank pose with one arm extended and legs bent, with the ocean and sky in the background.

    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

    private class (1-2 people) €50 total

    group class (3 or more) €25 per person

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 to the beach in peniche

    all levels welcome - even without any experience, minimum age: 8 years

    ride aprrox. 90 minutes

    group ride: €120 per person, IVA included

  • Group horseback ride on the beach in Peniche, Portugal

    private beach horseback ride

    private horseback ride to the beach in peniche

    all levels welcome - even without any experience, minimum age: 8 years

    includes a few photos

    ride aprrox. 90 minutes

    one person: €195 per person, IVA included

    two people: €340 total, IVA included

    three people: €450 total, IVA included

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

    PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE (1-2 PEOPLE) €125/PP

    GROUP (3-9 PEOPLE) €100/PP

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

    private: €150 (1 person)

    semi-private: €80 each (2 people)

    private group: €70 each (3-4 people)

    mixed group: €50 per person

  • 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

    €300 - 3 hours

  • Summer jet ski tour in Nazaré, Portugal

    summer nazare jet ski experience

    experience nazare as few will ever

    a private jet ski tour around the famous point at nazare with an expert guide and driver. go pro footage included.

    available April - september

    €400 per person

  • Jet ski experience at the giant waves of Nazaré, Portugal

    nazare 100 foot wave jet ski experience

    experience nazare as few will ever during big wave season. a private jet ski tour around the famous point at nazare with an expert guide and driver, with a front row seat to big wave surfing. go pro footage included.

    available October - march

    €400 per person

  • Blue surfboard leaning against the white exterior wall of a building with large glass doors. A plant with green leaves and red berries climbs along the wall. Reflections of a person taking the photo and some indoor furniture are visible in the glass.

    surfboard rentals

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

  • 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: €50 per person

    private: €150

  • 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

    €50 per person (minimum 6 people)

mountain 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 a coastal landscape with bushes, ocean, and a distant horizon 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, minimum height 140 cm

    duration: two hours

    €45 per person (pickup available for 4 or more)

  • 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, minimum height 140 cm

    two hours

    €60 per person (pickup available for 4 or more)

  • Three people mountain biking on a dirt trail through a dense, forested area.

    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

    €95 per person (pickup available for 4 or more)

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

    €30 per private lesson

    €90: four pack of private lessons

  • 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

    €30 per private lesson

    €90 per four pack of lessons

Experiences are subject to availability and require pre-payment at the time of booking. payment will be made directly to blanco bungalow, except surf lessons (paid directly to the surf school).

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

for horseback riding & mountain biking, please send your age (if under 18), height in cm, weight in kilos and experience level for all participants.