
EQUESTRIAN TOURISM IN PORTUGAL
Coudelaria Henrique Abecasis
LUSITANOS AT THE COUNTRY CLUB
Day 1 :
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Arrival at Lisbon Airport and transfer to Hotel Vila Galé Country Club in Beja - 5 pm.
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Welcome dinner at the hotel’s restaurant – The Hunting Lodge - hosted by our team, where some information about the trail will be passed to the riders.
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Overnight at Hotel Vila Galé.
Day 2:
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After breakfast, riders will head to the hotel’s arena where each horse will be assigned to each rider.
Riders will have the opportunity to ride inside the arena; a good way for horse and rider to get acquainted, while enjoying the wonderful view over the countryside and preserved nature of the region. -
The first section of the trail includes a ride around “Herdade da Figueirinha”, belonging to Hotel Vila Galé, with the opportunity to see its various productions.
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Stop for a picnic lunch in a privileged location with a view over the dam – “Barragem do Roxo”.
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Continue the riding in the fields around the farm, enjoying the afternoon.
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In the end of the afternoon, arrival to the Hotel, with time to relax before dinner at the restaurant.
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Overnight at Hotel Vila Galé.
Day 3:
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Riding on horseback from Hotel Vila Galé towards “Herdade da Malhadinha Nova”, a local rural tourism specialized in production and riding of Lusitano horses.
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Stop for lunch at “Herdade da Malhadinha Nova”, followed by a visit to the Stud facilities.
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Return to Hotel Vila Galé with time to relax before dinner.
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Dinner will be served at the former bullfighting arena’s restaurant.
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Overnight at Hotel Vila Galé.
Day 4:
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After breakfast, riding on horseback around the farm.
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Stop for a picnic lunch in the middle of the vineyards.
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Return to the Hotel on horseback, with time to relax.
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Before dinner, riders will head to the wine house Santa Vitoria for a tour, followed by a wine tasting of wines from the producer.
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Dinner will be served at the “Room of the Barrels”.
Day 5:
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Riding on horseback towards the local rural tourism from “Herdade dos Grous”.
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Stop for lunch at the restaurant with a great view over the property.
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Return to Hotel Vila Gale, with time to relax before dinner.
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Overnight at Hotel Vila Galé.
Day 6:
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After breakfast, riding on horseback towards the small village of Mina da Juliana, enjoying the landscape along the dam.
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Stop for lunch at the local rural tourism “Agroturismo do Roxo”
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Return to Hotel Vila Gale, with time to relax before dinner.
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Overnight at Hotel Vila Galé.
Day 7 :
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After breakfast, transfer to Lisbon airport - 9 am












PRICE: 1700€ / person
INCLUDES:
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Transfer from and to Lisbon airpot at the set times
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6 nights in double accommodation* and full board meals with driks (extra drinks/coktails not included)
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5 riding days in fit Lusitano horses
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Rides guided by a qualified trail guide and back up vehicle
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Insurance against personal accidents