Beekeeping experience in Portugal
Mosteiró, PortugalPart of the Airbnb Animals collection
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Animal experience hosted by Mark
90 mins
Includes food, equipment
Up to 4 people
Hosted in English
What you'll do
We will meet at the bee farm in the beautiful Portuguese countryside. If you haven’t got your own transport I can pick you up from Vilar do Pinheiro metro station, it is only a very short 1km drive, send me a message!
I will show you a beehive, frames, explain how the bees live, the equipment we use. We put on a beesuit although our bees are so gentle we dont need to, I rarely need to use a suit or gloves. You get both, a clean beesuit and latex gloves, we open a beehive or two, show you the bees, the queen bee, drones and the workers and explain which flowers they are visiting. The importance of bees and the ecosystem, explain the problems they are having in the modern world. Don’t worry we only keep the most gentle bees.
Afterwards we will have a try of the honey and pollen the bees have collected and take away a sample of the honey. There will be no bee stings!
Other things to note
All our bees are very gentle pedigree Buckfast bees
I will show you a beehive, frames, explain how the bees live, the equipment we use. We put on a beesuit although our bees are so gentle we dont need to, I rarely need to use a suit or gloves. You get both, a clean beesuit and latex gloves, we open a beehive or two, show you the bees, the queen bee, drones and the workers and explain which flowers they are visiting. The importance of bees and the ecosystem, explain the problems they are having in the modern world. Don’t worry we only keep the most gentle bees.
Afterwards we will have a try of the honey and pollen the bees have collected and take away a sample of the honey. There will be no bee stings!
Other things to note
All our bees are very gentle pedigree Buckfast bees
We will meet at the bee farm in the beautiful Portuguese countryside. If you haven’t got your own transport I can pick you up from Vilar do Pinheiro metro station, it is only a very short 1km drive, send me a message!
I will show you a beehive, frames, explain how the bees live, the equipment we use. We put on a beesuit although our bees are so gentle we dont need to, I rarely need to use a suit or gloves. You get both, a clean beesui…
I will show you a beehive, frames, explain how the bees live, the equipment we use. We put on a beesuit although our bees are so gentle we dont need to, I rarely need to use a suit or gloves. You get both, a clean beesui…
Mark's commitment to safety
This host committed to Airbnb’s COVID-19-related safety and cleaning guidelines—including adhering to social distancing guidelines, practicing good hygiene, and ensuring that all participants wear a mask.
Guidelines created with World Animal ProtectionLearn more
What's included
- FoodWe provide drinks, refreshments.
- Equipment
We provide everything for the visit. A clean beesuit and nitrile glov...
- 7 Reviews
- Identity verified
I was beekeeper for 10 years in the UK, before becoming a commercial beekeeper in Portugal for the last 6, fully trained to train the trainer and development coach. Here we specialise in the breeding selection of Buckfast and Carnica queen bees, arguably the most gentle and prolific bees in the world.
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
Mark is an expert when it comes to beekeeping and have a talent to share his knowledge with beginners like myself. We learned a lot about the life of bees, different roles how hive looks inside. We had a chance to try eucalyptus honey, one of the best I tried in my life. Everything was in a safe environment, we were wearing protective suits and Mark made sure I won't be exposed for a single sting. Highly recommend this activity!
Mark is an expert when it comes to beekeeping and have a talent to share his knowledge with beginners like myself. We learned a lot about the life of bees, different roles how hive…
una experiencia única y absolutamente recomendable para cualquier persona que se plantea producir miel - Mark nos mostró con todo su cariño los diferentes pueblos de abejas, cómo interactuaban y vivían. Nos hacía sentir en casa y destacó por su hospitalidad.
una experiencia única y absolutamente recomendable para cualquier persona que se plantea producir miel - Mark nos mostró con todo su cariño los diferentes pueblos de abejas, cómo i…
Authentic experience!
Mark is a very passionate beekeeper (his speciality is breeding queens). We visited as a family (2 adults and 3 children) and really enjoyed it!! We recommend it for bee enthusiasts or for people who want to learn about the amazing bee world! Really inspiring! Thanks Mark and Maria!
Authentic experience!
Mark is a very passionate beekeeper (his speciality is breeding queens). We visited as a family (2 adults and 3 children) and really enjoyed it!! We recommen…
Things to know
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Guest requirements
Up to 4 guests ages 4 and up can attend.