Hidden Vineyards Near Lisbon You Need to Visit
Escape the city. Discover real wine, nature, and calm, just 30 minutes from Lisbon.
Sometimes, the best discoveries are just around the corner, or in this case, just outside the city. While many dream of wine getaways in the Douro or Alentejo, few realize that some of Portugal’s most authentic vineyard experiences are actually much closer. Tucked into the gentle hills of Bucelas, just 30 minutes north of Lisbon, are hidden gems where time slows down, the air smells like earth and eucalyptus, and wine tastes the way it should, honest, alive, and full of place.
Quinta das Murgas: A Vineyard Escape You Didn’t Know You Needed
At Quinta das Murgas, we often hear the same thing from visitors:
“I can’t believe this is so close to Lisbon.”
And it’s true. In just half an hour, you leave behind the horns, screens, and pace of the city, and arrive in a different rhythm. Here, time stretches. You breathe deeper. There’s space to walk between the vines, to feel the sun on your skin, to taste, to talk, and to reconnect.
Wine here isn’t rushed. Our tastings happen at the pace of conversation. Our tastings happen at the pace of conversation, in the old olive press, a charming ruin we refurbished some years ago, or even out in the vineyard if that’s where you’d rather be. We don’t serve wine with scripts or rules. We serve it with stories, with food from the garden, and with the kind of warmth that makes people linger long after the glasses are empty.
Wine Tourism with Heart in Bucelas
We offer more than tastings. At Murgas, you can:
Tour the vineyard with someone who’s walked it in every season
Taste our wines — including our skin-contact “orange” wine, a favorite for the curious
Enjoy a vineyard picnic or a rustic outdoor lunch with fresh local products
Host private gatherings or small events with an unforgettable setting
We love welcoming people who are looking not just to drink wine, but to feel something real. Whether you're a couple looking for a relaxed afternoon, a group of friends celebrating life, or a Lisbon local craving a deep breath, we’re here.
Not Just Murgas…
Of course, Quinta das Murgas isn’t the only one. The Bucelas wine region is full of small producers and family-run vineyards, many still undiscovered by the crowds. The wines, especially the white Arinto from this area, are crisp, elegant, and full of personality. It’s a region with history (did you know Bucelas wines were served to British royalty in the 1800s?) and a future being shaped by passionate hands.
Come for the Wine. Stay for the Silence.
The truth is, a visit to Murgas is less about wine and more about what happens when you give yourself time. Time to disconnect. Time to taste slowly. Time to remember how good it feels to be surrounded by nature, with no rush, no noise, just the sounds of birds and leaves in the wind.
We’re close enough to be easy. And far enough to feel like a world away.
Come see us.
Your glass, and a quiet spot under the trees, is waiting.
