The so-called blue coast stretches along 180 kilometres in the south of Troia, and has the same extent as the Algarve. However, unlike the south, this region is still largely unknown. It is almost normal to find deserted beaches here in summer and the interior is only used as a feeder road by motorists wishing to reach the Algarve. It is an excellent region for riders who want to discover a secluded landscape in Portugal. 60 kilometres south of Setubal you will find endless white beaches and a few fishing villages. Inland, you ride high into the mountains of Ceral with its green-covered eucalyptus hills and cork trees.

The continuation of our dolphin coast tour is this riding tour organised by the same partner, which leads further south towards the Algarve. The landscape changes constantly due to the straight route, the bridleways are fantastic and can be used extensively for galloping. Flat beaches alternate with rocky coasts, sand dunes separate the sea from the wooded hinterland.

Reiseverlauf

Day 1: Arrival in Lisbon and transfer (17:30) to Melides, approx. 135 km south of Lisbon. Dinner and overnight stay in a typical country house.

Day 2: Your journey continues towards the coast. Between 01/06 and 15/09 the ride takes place at dawn to avoid the tourists on the beach. It is a great ride over the dunes at sunrise. There is also the opportunity to gallop along the beach before enjoying a delicious picnic of grilled meat, fish and salad in a pine forest. After lunch, you can go for a swim in the sea before heading back to your accommodation. Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 3: Today you ride towards Santiago do Cacém, past the Santo André lagoon. At this beautiful place you can observe flamingos and storks. Ride past the rice fields in the area, which turn an amazing shade of green in late summer before the harvest. Stop for a picnic in the pine forest. After lunch, ride on to the quinta where we will stable the horses. A short transfer of 30 minutes will take you to a modern, luxurious country hotel where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 4: After breakfast, you continue your journey towards Cercal. The ride takes you over hills into unspoilt countryside. On the way there is another picnic lunch, where delicious specialities are freshly prepared on the barbecue. After a short siesta, the route continues towards Verdemar. You will spend the next 4 nights in Verdemar in an antique house with a garden and pool. A typical local dinner is served on the terrace. The olive grove invites you to relax.

Day 5: Today the ride takes you into the mountains of Cercal near the Campilhas dam. Afterwards, you will cross some picturesque villages on horseback, most of which are so sleepy that the inhabitants will wake you up with clattering hooves. As usual, the driver has prepared another delicious picnic. The evening is free for a visit to the fishing village of Vila Nova de Milfontes with its flair.

Day 6: After breakfast, you continue riding over the coastal mountains. After a few trotting and cantering sections, you reach the picnic area next to a dam. The landscape in the region is very varied. In the afternoon you return to Verdemar, where you can cool off in the pool.

Day 7: On the last day of riding, you explore the mountains of Cercal. You pass a chapel from where you have a great view of the surrounding area. In the evening you have a last dinner together.

Day 8: Journey home after breakfast.

Subject to change without notice. Please note that the tour is ridden in the opposite direction depending on the date, i.e. from south to north.

Unterkunft
Overnight stay in double or single rooms with shower/WC, middle-class hotels & pousadas.

Sattel & Zaum: Portuguese military saddles and English saddles.

Reiterfahrung: Advanced knowledge: saddle-fast in all gaits and experienced in cross-country. Some gallops can be a little faster (beach) and sometimes long. Riding time: 1 riding day of 2-3 hours, 5 riding days of 4-6 hours. Max. Maximum weight 85kg.

Pferde: Reliable and sure-footed Lusitanos and Lusitano mixes.

Alentejo Küstentrail | Portugal

Reisezeit: 01.06. - 08.06.

Ingesamt hatten wir eine super schöne Reise, bei der alles gestimmt hat.
die wunderschöne und unberührte Natur in dem Reisegebiet die Unterbringung bei freundlichen Menschen guter Service natürlich die wunderbaren Lusitanos

gar nichts

Erwartungen erfüllt: ja, Ich träume schon wieder von einer neuen Reiterreise
Service: ausgezeichnet
Reisedokumente: ausgezeichnet
Pferde: ausgezeichnet
Sattel & Zaumzeug: gut
Unterkunft: gut
Verpflegung: gut
Guide: ausgezeichnet
Mitreiter: gut

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