This 6-day ride takes you from the interior of the country to the Atlantic Ocean with magnificent gallops on the beach. 
Discover the unspoiled landscape of Portugal and the culture and hospitality of the Portuguese on this ride. Let yourself be carried through nature by fantastic, excellently trained Lusitano horses that respond to the finest of aids even when out exploring open countryside.
Beautiful views, diverse terrain, typical Portuguese villages, hidden places and the real, authentic Portugal away from the tourist routes, all the way to the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Ocean! 
If you have ever dreamed of riding an excellently trained horse on a white beach and harmonizing the rhythm of the Atlantic Ocean with the rhythm of your heart and the hooves of your horse at a gallop, this ride is for you! 
This ride is more demanding than the one in The Land of the Lusitanos and consists of longer daily stages. The riding time is between 5-6.5 hours per day.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at the airport by 1:30 p.m. and transfer to the location. You’ll receive a warm welcome and be assigned a horse suited for the trail ride. Today, you’ll have the chance to try out your highly trained Lusitano right away. You’ll take a short introductory ride to get acquainted with the horses. Dinner and overnight stay at the Quinta or in a beautiful guesthouse nearby. Riding time: approx. 1.5 hours.

Day 2: After breakfast, you’ll begin your trail ride toward the Atlantic coast. You’ll ride along secluded trails through wooded areas. Soon, the picturesque Rio Maior Valley will open up before you, where you’ll enjoy a picnic under pine trees. In the afternoon, you’ll follow the green valley and be warmly welcomed in the evening at Quinta da Lapa. It’s not just the horses that usually feel right at home on this historic vineyard. Riding time: approx. 5.5 hours.

Day 3: Today you’ll enjoy a long day of riding with many highlights. You’ll set out through dense eucalyptus forests, where the trails are ideal for refreshing stretches of trotting and galloping. While the horses rest at lunchtime, you’ll take a short ride to a delicious lunch buffet. In the afternoon, you’ll ride up into the Serra dos Candeeiros mountains. You’ll reach elevations of 485 meters, surrounded by beautiful Mediterranean vegetation. In the evening, you’ll arrive at Quinta Vale do Formoso, a well-known destination in the Portuguese show jumping scene. Here, you’ll have the chance to relax by the pool before dinner together. Riding time: approx. 6 hours.

Day 4: Today’s ride takes you to the historic town of Óbidos. You’ll ride up and down the mountains, feeling the power of your Lusitanos as you take in the beautiful views. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive in Óbidos. You’ll spend the night at the beautiful Quinta da Torre and have dinner at a local restaurant. Riding time: approx. 5 hours.

Day 5: On your final ride, you’ll finally ride from Óbidos to the Silver Coast and reach the Atlantic Ocean. A breathtaking view awaits you! With the salty scent of the sea in your nose, you’ll gallop along the soft beach. An unforgettable experience! During the final picnic of your trail ride, you’ll gaze longingly out at the sea while your horses enjoy a well-deserved break. Riding time: approx. 4–5 hours.

Day 6: Departure after breakfast. Flights from Lisbon are available starting at 1:00 p.m. (slightly earlier flights are also possible by arrangement).

The programme is subject to change (at the discretion of the guide, e.g. due to weather conditions or the riding ability of the group). 

Accomodation
During your holiday, you will predominantly stay in the Quinta will occasional nights spent in traditional Portuguese country houses. Rooms are typically double rooms, a single room can be arranged on request and at extra charge. The Quinta is beautifully situated in its idyllic surroundings with simple and clean rooms. The stables are only a stone's throw away. There are indoor and outdoor riding arenas and a pool. The dining room and lounge invite you to spend cosy evenings amongst newly made friends.

Saddle & Tack: Portugese saddles and bridles

Experience: You should be comfortable in all gaites, be happy to ride out of the arena on the trail and have had 5 years of regular riding at least. You will be riding for 1-2 hours on the first day, and for 5-6 hours on subsequent days. Maximum weight is 90kg. Children 12 years and older, with sufficient riding experience, are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent who will also join us on the ride.

Horses: Well trained, enduring and sure-footed Lusitano horses are at your disposal. They are easy to ride and training is kept up to date. Maximum rider weight: 90kg.

Andalusier 
Andalusier gehören zu den edelsten Pferderassen der Welt und ziehen mit ihrer enormen Ausstrahlung, ihrer Anmut und ihrem Temperament jeden Betrachter in ihren Bann. Sie sind besonnen und widerstandsfähig, ergeben und lernfähig.

Für unsere Reitprogramme eignen sich eher "Andalusier", die mit anderen Rassen gekreuzt werden, so findet sich zumeist der "Hispano-Anglo-Araber". Die in dieser Zucht mit verwendete "P.R.E" Reine Spanische Rasse hingegen eignet sich neben dem berittenen Stierkampf, vor allem aber für die Dressurarbeit, wegen ihres großen Talents in der Ausbildung zur Hohen Schule. Ihr Name leitet sich von der Provinz im Süden Spaniens ab. Der mittellange bis kurze Körper ist muskulös und harmonisch, Mähne und Schweif üppig und lang. Das Gesicht ist gerade oder leicht konvex, etwas schmal und trocken, mit kleinen Ohren und wachen Augen. Die Pferden bestechen durch ihre energischen, jedoch geschmeidigen Gänge und beachtliche Erhabenheit. Es dominieren Schimmel und Braune, zulässig sind noch andere Farben, mit Ausnahme von Füchsen und Schecken.
Spanische Pferde wurden wegen ihrer Qualität und Erscheinung bereits seit dem Mittelalter geschätzt. Mauren drangen im 7. Jh. auf die Iberische Halbinsel vor und brachten ihre Pferde mit, die mit guten einheimischen Rassen gekreuzt wurden. Um 1500 übten Andalusier einen großen Einfluss auf die Lipizzanerzucht aus. Auf den Eroberungszügen des Spaniers Hernán Cortés gelangten sie selbst bis nach Amerika. Die Kartäuser Mönche züchteten die Andalusier und bewahrten die Reinheit der Rasse. Neben Pferdediebstählen durch die Truppen Napoleons und einer Epidemie dezimierte sich der Bestand merklich, jedoch überlebte eine kleine Herde im Kloster der Kartäuser.