Horses and the Atlantic Coast
Riding on the Sand at Comporta
Comporta
A private ride on Lusitano horses along an almost empty Atlantic beach.
2 to 3 hours
Horses and the Atlantic Coast
Riding the Montado on a Lusitano
A sunset ride from a family stud farm through cork oaks and stone walls, on the horse the Alentejo is known for.
- Location
- A family Lusitano stud in the Alto Alentejo
- Duration
- Half day
- Best seasons
- Spring, autumn and winter
- Pace
- Active
- Region
- Alto Alentejo
The story
The Lusitano is one of the oldest saddle horses in Europe, and the Alentejo is where it is still bred with the greatest care. Ride out from a family stud farm along the old stone walls, through cork and holm oaks, as the light turns gold over the plains. Your guide matches each horse to its rider, so the ride suits beginners and experienced riders alike.
The day
What you do
- 1Meet the horses and choose your pace with the rider who trains them
- 2Ride through the montado along stone walls and farm tracks
- 3Return to the stud courtyard for a glass of wine at sunset
Gentle on the land
Rides follow farm tracks on working estates, where grazing horses help keep the montado open and healthy.
Where this is
A family Lusitano stud in the Alto Alentejo
Approximately 39.20° N, 7.65° W
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The Royal Stud and the Lusitano Horse
Alter do Chão
Meet the horses of an eighteenth century royal stud, and the people who still breed them.
Half day
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Cliff-Top Riding on the Costa Vicentina
Vila Nova de Milfontes
Ride above the Atlantic along paths that follow the edge of the natural park.
2 to 3 hours
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