Apitourism
Put on a beekeeper suit, open a hive with your own hands and finish with a honey tasting. A guided visit to our family bee farm in Pavia (Lleida, Catalonia).
Want to be a beekeeper
for a day?
Discover the world of bees on a guided visit to our bee farm. You’ll put on a beekeeper suit and step into the apiary to see the bees up close, open the hives and understand how a colony works.
- Beekeeper suit included — children’s sizes up to 3XL
- You really go into the apiary, not just watch from afar
- Honey, pollen and mead tasting to finish
- Small groups and explanations adapted for children
2 minutes to see what the visit is like.
What we’ll do, step by step
Four moments, three hours and no rush.
The place
Arrival at La Nostra Mel, where beekeeping comes to life in the countryside of La Segarra. Enjoy the landscape and an introduction to the world of bees.
The theory
Audiovisual presentation: the story of a small beekeeper, the tools we use, why pollination matters and the main enemies of bees.
The practice
Wearing a beekeeper suit you’ll enter the apiary: watch the bees up close, see how the colony works, take out a honeycomb frame and even touch them.
The products
To finish, we answer all your questions and, of course, you taste our honey and other bee products. Enjoy!
You’ll taste all our honeys
To finish the visit, a tasting of all our products: every honey, the pollen, the mead… everything we make.
From the field to the jar
We are producers and packers. You’ll see the whole process: from the honeycomb we take out of the hive to the jar you take home, with only the steps that are truly needed.
What our visitors say
“100% recommended... suitable for children and people of all ages. A beautiful setting, very professional and very educational […] Our 8-year-old son’s opinion: he came out super happy 😍, he’s no longer afraid of bees and knows how important they are for our planet.”
“Without a doubt the most exciting part was dressing up as beekeepers, visiting the hives, touching the bees, watching how they react... and the sweetest part, the final tasting of all their products... delicious!! […] We all loved it, young and old.”
“We had an unforgettable apitourism experience at La Nostra Mel. […] We put on the beekeeper suit to get close to the hives and watch how these wonderful insects work. […] The honey is delicious. And the mead… simply spectacular!”
“The most incredible thing was holding a honeycomb full of honey and bees in our own hands! We also enjoyed a tasting of different honeys, each one surprising us with its unique flavour.”
“Incredible quality! Literally from the honeycomb to the jar, keeping all the good properties of the honey. The visit was super interesting! Amazing to be among all those bees, seeing how they make honey and even touching them!”
“We really enjoyed it: touching the hives and seeing the bees up close is great fun! […] Afterwards we had a very complete tasting of products made with honey. I highly recommend the visit.”
“We went as a family and it was a super experience! […] Putting on the suit and going to see the hives surrounded by bees... was amazing. And the tasting... delicious!!!!”
“A visit that feels like 5 minutes and the whole morning goes by! Fantastic staff who introduce you perfectly to the world of honey and bees. Highly recommended.”
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Book your visit here
Choose a Saturday in the form below and your place is booked in a minute.
Do you have apitourism tickets? Tick «We have free tickets» in the form and you only pay the difference. Bring the physical tickets on the day: otherwise the entrance fee must be paid on site.
🎁 Want to give this experience as a gift? Give a visit with a printable gift voucher.
General conditions
Prices
Adults 40 € 25 € · Children aged 3 to 14 20 € 18 €.
Online booking and payment
Your place is guaranteed once payment is completed. You’ll receive a confirmation email.
Schedule and season
Saturdays at 10:00, from September to June. The visit lasts 3 hours.
Cancellations
Free cancellations and changes up to 7 days before the visit.
Weather
If the weather doesn’t allow the activity, it is cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.
Other times
If our days or times don’t suit you, call us on 621 292 359 and we’ll see what we can do.
Frequently asked questions
How do booking and payment work?
Choose the Saturday, tell us how many adults and children are coming and pay securely by card. You’ll then receive a confirmation email with all the details.
Your place is held once payment is completed: if payment isn’t finished, the booking is cancelled automatically after a few minutes and the places become free again.
A few days before the visit we’ll send you a WhatsApp with more information and some tips.
Is it safe to get close to the bees?
Yes. During the visit we wear beekeeper suits and follow all safety measures, so you can get close to the bees with total peace of mind.
Over the years thousands of people have done the experience and stings are extremely rare. Feeling a bit nervous is completely normal: most visitors arrive with the same doubt and discover the bees are much calmer than they imagined.
From what age can children come?
From 3 years old. We don’t recommend the visit for children under 3: it would expose them to an unnecessary risk. From that age they can wear the beekeeper suit and enter the apiary comfortably.
If a child prefers not to go into the apiary, they can stay at the facilities with a responsible adult and still take part in the rest of the experience, like the honey tasting.
Do you have large beekeeper suits?
Yes. We have beekeeper suits in several sizes, including large sizes up to 3XL. They fit different body types comfortably, and so far everyone who has come has found a suitable size.
What should I wear or bring?
Just bring closed shoes and long white socks, thick ones if possible. We provide everything else (beekeeper suit, protection…).
Please avoid strong perfumes or deodorants on the day of the visit, as strong smells can affect the bees’ behaviour.
Can I take photos or videos during the visit?
Yes, and it’s one of the parts visitors love most. You can take photos and videos freely and take home some very special pictures.
We’ll tell you the best moment to take them safely, and most people leave with a unique photo of the experience.
Do you have a free visit ticket?
To use it for your booking, follow these steps:
- Choose your Saturday and say how many adults and children are coming.
- Tick «We have free tickets» and say how many you have. Each ticket is valid for 1 person.
- Confirm and pay only the difference. If everyone has a ticket, the booking is free and confirmed straight away.
Important: bring the physical ticket on the day of the visit. Without it, you’ll have to pay the entrance fee on site.
Any other questions? Call us on 621 292 359.
Where we are
You’ll find us at La Nostra Mel, Pavia (25213), Lleida, in the heart of Catalonia. Easy to reach and perfect for discovering beekeeping, honey and apitourism. We look forward to seeing you!
Address
La Nostra Mel — Pavia (25213), Lleida
Phone
+34 621 292 359When
Saturdays at 10:00, September to June, booking required.
Parking
Free parking at the farm.
Are you a school or group?
We also offer apitourism visits adapted to schools and groups: a hands-on way to understand the role of bees in pollination, biodiversity and food production.
