Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Vilar de Mouros, in Northern Portugal, Villa Peneda is a restored stone farmhouse surrounded by nature, gardens, and farm life. More than a place, it is a destination concept — a space where gastronomy, sustainability, and wellbeing come together.
Located just 100 meters from the beautiful river beach of Azenhas — known for its natural setting and Blue Flag status — and only 50 minutes from Porto by car, Villa Peneda offers a unique balance between countryside immersion and accessibility.
At Villa Peneda, we create meaningful experiences that connect people to food, land, and culture. Many of the ingredients used in our workshops are grown on-site, offering an authentic farm-to-table approach rooted in seasonality and sustainability.
We also offer a distinctive full-day program that allows guests to experience both Portugal and Spain in a single day.
The journey begins in Spain with a curated wine tasting experience. Back at Villa Peneda in Portugal, guests take part in a hands-on cooking class using fresh, local ingredients, followed by a shared meal in a relaxed countryside setting.
A true cross-border culinary experience — immersive, authentic, and memorable.
Villa Peneda is conceived as a small laboratory of sustainable gastronomy and sensory experience — a place where food, nature, and creativity intersect.
From harvesting ingredients in the garden to sharing meals around the table, every moment is designed to create connection: with the land, with others, and with oneself.
Come experience Northern Portugal through food, nature, and slow living.
Discover an unforgettable cross-border culinary experience between Portugal and Spain, combining premium wine tasting, authentic gastronomy, and immersive farm-to-table cooking in the heart of Northern Portugal.
This exclusive full-day experience is designed for food lovers, wine enthusiasts, families, and travelers seeking something truly unique beyond traditional tourism.
Your journey begins with hotel pick-up in Porto before heading north toward Galicia, Spain — one of the Iberian Peninsula’s most celebrated wine regions.
In Galicia, guests enjoy a guided visit and premium Albariño wine tasting at a renowned Spanish winery, surrounded by beautiful vineyards and landscapes. Learn about local wine traditions, grape varieties, and the cultural connection between Northern Portugal and Galicia.
After the wine experience, the journey continues to Villa Peneda, our private family farm in Vilar de Mouros, Portugal — a peaceful countryside setting located near the river and nature.
There, you will take part in a hands-on Portuguese cooking class.
Guests cook together using fresh local ingredients, many harvested directly from our farm and gardens, while discovering traditional Portuguese recipes and modern farm-to-table techniques.
More than a cooking class, this is an immersive cultural and sensory experience centered around food, slow living, and authentic hospitality.
Starter
Alheira puff pastry
Main Course
Bacalhau à Brás
Dessert
Port wine French toast (Rabanadas with Port wine)
Menus may vary according to seasonality and ingredient availability.
