Information on Equestrian Pursuits in Portugal
Equestrian pursuits are popular in the Algarve and a plentiful offering of horse-riding centres are located throughout the region. Courses are available for all levels of experience and include basic riding, dressage and carriage driving. You will find a wide variety of excursions are available that include beach riding, hacks through the countryside and other treks.
However, if you prefer to purchase your own equestrian property, opportunities do arise for established premises that are already equipped with stabling, sand schools and outbuildings. Alternatively, you may prefer to create your own equestrian facility and in some ways this could be a preferable option because once you have chosen your preferred location, you can then use the extensive resources of the Carnival team to find a suitable property with the requisite amount of land. Once you have decided upon the property, we can recommend suppliers, construction companies and other professionals that will turn your design ideas into reality.
The following list of equestrian centres may also be of interest :
- Quinta da Bica Pony Club
- Centro Desportivo Alfa Mar
- Centro Hipico de Vilamoura
- Centro Hipico Quinta do Lago
- Country Riding Centre
- Horse Shoe Ranch
- New Forrest Lodge
- Pinetrees Riding Centre
- Vale de Ferro Riding Resort
The Bica Pony Club arranges livery, hacks, lessons and horse share. It meets on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. Located at Quinta da Bica, Sao Bartolomeu de Messines.
Providing pony and horse riding, hacks and beach rides. Reservations are necessary. Located at Falesia, Albufeira.
This established horse-riding centre is located at the entrance of Vilamoura on the road to Quarteira.
Perfect for horse-riding, treks and beach rides. The centre is part of the Quinta do Lago holiday complex and is located at Avenida Ayrton Senna, Quinta do Lago.
A modern riding centre that also teaches horse anatomy, nutrition, tack and husbandry. Situated on the Messines road to the north of Silves at Quinta da Palmeira.
A western-style ranch and riding centre with courses designed for all levels from beginner to advanced. A good variety of routes are available. Located at Mexilhoeira Grande, between Odeaxere and Penina, Lagos.
Carriage driving and horse-riding from a 50 acre farm near Lagos on the south coast. Horses that are suitable for beginners and competent riders; for short trips or full day excursions. Eagles, otters and wild pigs are often seen on the farm . Corte Perro Jaques, Lagos.
Approved by the Association of British Riding schools, this centre offers lessons, equipment and ponies for children. Disabled facilities are also available. The staff are multi-lingual, catering for English, French, Spanish and German guests. Situated at Casa dos Pinheiros, Almancil.
This riding school is located close to Portimao and Lagos and includes trails for beginners and more experienced riders. Learn to ride, dressage, discovery and riding under the sun programmes. Located at Sitio do Vale de Ferro, Portimao.
