Horse Ride Weekend

Day 1 - Friday:

Arrival to Lisbon.

Reception at the airport and transport to the accommodation near the sea.

Welcoming lunch at a restaurant in the Paredes beach for presentation of the tour, the team and its participants.

After lunch, first contact with the horses and we will go on horseback ride through the Pine Forest of Leiria.

In the evening we will leave by car towards Leiria to have dinner at a restaurant and the evening will be in town. Occasion to visit the Leiria and its medieval castle.

Return to the accommodation near the sea.

Day 2 - Saturday:

The course of this journey takes us along the Atlantic coast, with stages along the beach, towards Nazaré, a touristic fishing village. We arrive to the panoramic viewpoint, Sítio, at 110 meters of altitude, where we can enjoy one the most beautiful seas view of Portugal.

Lunch at North Beach, the famous beach where the well-known surfer Garrett McNamara surfed a wave of 23.77 meters, achieving the world record. Return to Paredes beach, route that we can alternate between beach and forest.

Dinner and evening at Nazaré.

Day 3 - Sunday:

After an invigorating breakfast, we will leave on horseback ride crossing the forest to reach Pataias Lagoon, placed in the middle of this vast area of maritime pine that fill this region of the Portuguese coast, enjoying the diversity of birds, storks and egrets settled down here. After a quiet picnic, we take the road to the lodge.

The last night of party will be in a local restaurant at Légua beach to enjoy a variety of typical seafood of this region.

Day 4 -Monday:

This morning will be an occasion to visit Pedro de Moel village. As interest points there is "Penedo da Saudade", steep cliff, next to the Penedo da Saudade Lighthouse.

For those who wish it, it will be an opportunity for enjoy the beach and to swim in the sea.

After the last farewell, departure and transfer to the Lisbon airport.

We hope to see you soon.

The price includes:

• 4 days / 3 on horseback ride

• Equestrian Guide

• Accommodation at seaside in apartement

• Drinks included during the meals (wine and fruit juice)

The price does not include:

• Extra drinks

• Personal expenses

At the program for your enjoyment:

• Lusitanian Horses plages

• Horseback riding at great beaches of the Atlantic Ocean

• long rides through a magnificent landscape of pine forests

• Sightseeing tours at the villages of the west of Portugal

• Traditional gastronomy

Ride Weekend Escape

With a pleasant climate and a sun that shines throughout the whole year, Portugal offers good conditions to be explored on horseback.

The Lusitanian horse has attributes that allows him not only to compete at the highest level in the equestrian sports and also to enjoy the beautiful leisure horseback rides in a country of equestrian traditions.

The harmony of the nature and tranquility of the fishermen villages invites you to let yourself be enchanted by the wonderful horseback ride through the pine forest and the great beaches that extends along the sea, joining local tourism and traditional gastronomy: the ideal setting to "escape" from the stress of your daily life.

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Information:

The Horses:
The horses at your service are Lusitanian Thoroughbred, from the Stud Farm of Santo António, breeders of Lusitanian Purebred, as well as some of the horses of Quinta do Facho. Our horses are easy to ride, affable and are perfectly prepared and trained.

Saddles:
Quality saddles of Portuguese and English style.

Equestrian Level:

This horse ride is not intended for beginners. The Quinta do Facho accepts riders practicing riding regularly, and the riders must know how to control their horses in every situation.

The Group:

Minimum: 4 persons – Maximum: 8 persons
In order to achieve a successful horse ride and it doesn't become too slow, the groups are limited to 8 people, so we can have a group cohesion and interaction between the riders.

Language:

English / French

Each group is followed by an equestrian guide, responsible for the proper course of the tours. By his experience, the guide may advise the participants the horse that best fits, after a few minutes of dialogue.

Accommodation:
The Accommodation is in seaside apartment. This way, it allows the participants to remain in the same place, avoiding having to pack and unpack every day.

The tour is planned in full pension and meals vary between picnic, meals at the lodge and at the restaurant, so the participants can taste the variety of the traditional cuisine of the region.

Arrival and Departure:

Transport to and from the Lisbon airport.

Quinta do Facho provides transport from the Lisbon airport to the accommodation as well as for the several destinations foreseen in the Tour program.

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