Horses and the Atlantic Coast
Rice Fields, Storks and Salt Flats
Alcácer do Sal
A slow morning on the Sado estuary, among rice paddies, white storks and salt pans.
Half day
Signature Journey
Horses and the Atlantic Coast
Five days of sand, pine forest and cliff tops, at the pace of a horse.
- Duration
- 5 days, private
- Starts
- Starts about 1 hour from Lisbon
- Pace
- Mixed
- Best in
- Spring, summer and autumn
- Ideal for
- Riders of every level and anyone who wants the sea without the crowds
The idea
The Alentejo's Atlantic edge is one of the quietest coastlines in Western Europe. Rice fields and storks give way to pale beaches, then to cliffs inside a protected natural park. Horses are the best way to move through it, and no riding experience is needed for the gentlest days.
The itinerary
Day by day
Day 1
Land and breathe out
Alentejo LitoralBe among rice paddies and white storks within the hour. Spend the first afternoon on the Sado estuary, then settle in near Comporta.
DrivingAbout 1 hour from Lisbon airport
Day 2
The beach on horseback
Alentejo LitoralA private morning ride through pine forest and dunes to an almost empty beach. The afternoon is yours, for the sea, a book or a long lunch.
DrivingNo driving beyond the short transfer to the stable
- Riding on the Sand at Comporta
2 to 3 hours
Day 3
South along the coast
Costa VicentinaFollow the coast south to the cliffs of the Costa Vicentina and ride above the Atlantic along paths that few visitors ever find.
DrivingAbout 1 hour 30 minutes with stops
- Cliff-Top Riding on the Costa Vicentina
2 to 3 hours
Day 4
A day for the coast itself
Costa VicentinaNo fixed plans. Walk a short section of the Fishermen's Trail, find an empty cove, eat fresh fish in a fishing village and let the tide set the day.
DrivingOptional short drives only
Day 5
Home by the long way
Alentejo LitoralA slow last morning, then a scenic drive back to Lisbon in time for your flight or your next stop.
DrivingAbout 2 hours to Lisbon airport
Where you stay
Two bases, small and quiet, close to the sea. We confirm the exact places for your dates.
- Alentejo LitoralAbout 1 hour
- Costa VicentinaAbout 2 hours
Gentle on the land
Riding at a walk on established tracks, small groups, local guides who know the dunes and respect the nesting areas inside a protected natural park.
Extend your journey
Add two nights inland to meet the horses of the royal stud at Alter do Chão and the hill villages of the Alto Alentejo.
Along the way
Every experience in this journey
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
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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Let us build this around you.
Every day can be shortened, stretched or rebuilt. Tell us your dates and we will reply personally.
Curated by Portugal Magik