Horse riding holidays in Portugal at QPA
This is a perfect horse riding holiday for anyone wanting to get away from it all for fast hacks in mile after mile of truly spectacular country. Quinta do Paraíso Alto, 'High Paradise Farm', is a small English run horse riding centre located in the dramatic hills of the western Algarve. Run by Jinny Harman and her UK qualified team, QPA staff regularly compete at national level in show jumping, dressage and endurance riding so you'll always be in experienced hands, on fit, forward going, well mannered horses that are well used to the tough terrain.
FAST HACKING IN THE ALGARVE HIGHLANDS
While the riding holiday caters mainly for experienced horse riders who enjoy fast and challenging hacking, QPA can also offer jumping and provide lessons for novices, rusty riders and anyone else who needs extra tuition. There is accommodation for up to 6 guests at Jinny's villa, with additional apartments close by for larger groups.
QPA is busy with local riders throughout the summer months of June, July and August, but it is sometimes possible for the centre to take holiday guests too during these months.
The seven night holiday guarantees 15 hours riding a week, spread over five riding days. There is no riding on the first and last days of the holiday to allow for arrival and departure and a rest day for the horses on Thursday.
QPA
7 Nights
£620
per person
WEATHER
The weather in this part of Portugal is good most of the year as you can see from the chart below. Most days it is possible to ride in shirtsleeves, although rain is possible on occasions in the hills and along the Atlantic coast during winter months and from time to time in the summer.
For up to date weather, just click on the following link: Faro weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 |
| °F | 54 | 54 | 57 | 59 | 64 | 70 | 73 | 75 | 72 | 64 | 59 | 55 |
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
C Bradshaw - Cornwall
"Very friendly bunch, really enjoyed the week, relaxed approach and good mix of activities. Horse Fair was good fun”. More>>
PRICE AND HOLIDAY SPECIFICATION
- Riding: £620
- Non-riding £375 (includes trip to the west coast and lunch - 'restaurant ride')
- Children 13 and over - full price
- Single room occupancy of double, (if available) £100 supplement
- Children under 13 are only accepted by special request. Where this is possible, children 3 years or under will be taken free of charge, children 4-12 years, 25% off
- Weight limit 14 stone (89kg)
The holiday price is for a seven night trail riding holiday, (or training holiday as agreed between us) excluding those extras set out below, arriving Sunday after 11am and departing Sunday before 2pm. Holidays are run between September and November and from February to May each year. The price is based on occupying a single or sharing a double room. The price includes breakfast, lunch and two evening barbecue meals and drinks with meals. You are guaranteed a minimum of 15 hours riding.
Not included :
- Your flights and airport taxes
- Your taxi to Lagos for dinner five evenings. Allow €7 per taxi each way (about £4, shared by up to four people)
- Five evening meals in a restaurant of your choice
- Car hire if required
- Travel, holiday and accident insurance
For full booking details, please click here
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