Our private chef
Our in-house chef brings more than 20 years of culinary expertise in upscale New York City kitchens to your table, working in exacting environments like Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, José Andrés' Mercado Little Spain, the lauded vegetarian restaurant Nix, and City Winery. He has dedicated his career to discovering novel ways to delight diners, with a focus on use of seasonal ingredients and sustainability, to ensure memorable meals.
Exquisite cuisine, exceptional wine
Step into a world of culinary delight with our private dining experience. Select from a variety of menu options, and let our in-house chef handle the rest—thoughtfully accommodating dietary needs, preferences, and allergies. Embracing a traditional Portuguese family-style service, our chef uses only the freshest local ingredients, combining creativity and quality to deliver unforgettable meals that go beyond expectations.
Add wine pairings to your meal. Our chef only sources the best of the region, from biodynamic vineyards to cellars at the bottom of the sea. In fact, you can even book an ocean dive to select your own pressure-aged bottle to bring home.
Private dining experience
Indulge in the luxury of personalized general menus prepared and served exclusively for you in the comfort of your private apartment, with a little bit of everything for everyone at the table. From your first bite through dessert, enjoy every moment of a thoughtfully curated dining experience that adds a distinctive touch to your stay.
Stocked refrigerators available at check-in
Opt for a stocked refrigerator and find it filled with a selection of fresh local products upon your arrival. We provide a variety of options. You choose, from a lot of one thing to a little bit of everything, put a checkmark next to whatever you want on our list. And let us know about any dietary restrictions or allergies. Enjoy the convenience of having everything you need at your fingertips, sourced locally and sustainably, enhancing your stay from the moment you walk in.
Local
Whether you crave fresh milk and cheese from a dairy farm down the road or pine nuts and honey from a biodynamic vineyard in the Serra do Cercal, we ensure that you get the very best of what Alentejo has to offer.
Tailored
We provide the general options. You put a checkmark next to as many as you want. We can give you a little bit of everything, a lot of one thing, or something in between. With our customized refrigerator stocking, indulge in curated options that suit you.
Fresh
We focus on seasonality, ensuring the fullest flavor in your refrigerator. Through our direct partnerships with Alentejo producers and farmers, we bring the goodness straight to you.
Explore the outdoors
The outdoors awaits you, from hiking along cliff walls to biking to waterfalls, paddling out at consistent breaks, casting your line into the sea, or reading a book on the terrace while your friends are grilling dinner under swaying palms, you've got endless opportunities to explore, relax, and enjoy. Discover the beauty of the surrounding landscape that surrounds you at Kalumi. Call, email, or message us for advice or help in booking the right activities for your group. Or visit our activities and resources page to find out what we most enjoyed.
Aquatic
Water surrounds you at Kalumi. Take a boat ride, catch some waves, or let the tide lap your toes in the sand. It's all here for you to enjoy, whether its the lakes, the rivers, or the sea. Call, email, or message us. We will give you directions to the local waterfall. We'll tell you which beaches are right for surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, hydrofoiling, hiking, swimming, sunbathing, fishing, horseback riding ... the list is endless. Or check out our activities and resources page to learn about the experiences that we enjoyed.
Peregrine
The land partners with the sea in Alentejo to produce stunning views at every turn. The journey there becomes the main event. Call, email, or message us. We will give you directions to the local waterfall. We'll tell you which trails are right for bikes, hikes, or horseback rides ... the list is endless. Or check out our activities and resources page to learn about the experiences that we enjoyed.
Culinary
Farms and vineyards abound near Vila Nova de Milfontes. Don't just drink it; see where it grows. Seize the opportunity to visit the regional providers in Alentejo in person. There's a reason why The Guardian says that Vila Nova de Milfontes is "where people who love good food come to holiday." Call, email, or message us. We'll help you book lunches at wineries, tour biodynamic farms and vineyards, shop for the best of Alentejo to throw on the churrasqueira for dinner on the terrace, the must-try dishes in town ... the list is endless. Or check out our activities and resources page to learn about the experiences that we enjoyed.
Restorative
Enjoy the peace and quiet. If your goal is to relax, then Kalumi is the place to do just that. We want you to feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Call, email, or message us. Opt to read a book under the pergola beside our lemon trees or discover a private cove, the perfect place for a picnic, or the right time of day to have a quiet meal in a beautiful setting ... the list is endless. Or check out our activities and resources page to learn about the experiences that we enjoyed.
KALUMI IS OFFERING A 35% DISCOUNT ON ALL APARTMENTS TO CELEBRATE ITS GRAND OPENING: gOOD FOR STAYS THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026! USE COUPON CODE: OPENING35
35% off all bookings through February 28, 2026, with coupon code: OPENING35
We also have 50% discounts on monthly stays from December 2025 to March 2026. Please inquire for details.