Quinta do Fijó - Discover Northern Portugal in Horseback riding Tours

Quinta do Fijó - Discover Northern Portugal in Horseback riding Tours

Located at the border to the National Park Peneda-Gerês,in the hillside of Vez River valley and in the outskirts of the town Arcos de Valdevez

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Located in the valley of Vez River, inside the national park Peneda-Gerês. Mountains, rivers, sea at half an hour distance. Region with rural environment in all its lenght...		Detailed map with Google Maps >>>

Additional information about the area

Additional information about the area
Excursions: Peneda-Gerês National Park Santiago de compostela trails Sra da Peneda Monastery Natural Park "Lagoas de Bertiandos" Natural Park "Corno de Bico"

Our location and how to find us

Our location and how to find us
Traveling by plane:	Transfer available for pickup at the beginning. Delivery at the end of the holiday program. Pickup service is possible
Traveling by train:	Exit in Viana do Castelo. Transfer available for pickup at the beginning. Delivery again at the end of the holiday program. Pickup service is possible

Leisure and sports activities available near the property

Leisure and sports activities available near the property

	nearby / on the property	Not more than a 15 min. walk away	Not more than a 15 min. drive away	Not more than a 90 min. drive away
Restaurants
National Historic Sites
Theater
Galleries / Museum
Cinema
Shopping
Fitness Center
Lake/river for swimming
Beach
Fishing
Surfing
Canoeing / Kayaking
White-Water Rafting
Golf course
Tennis court
Biking
Mountain biking
Hiking
Mountain climbing
Wildlife Viewing
Birding
Other types of leisure activities bike and river trekking

Horseback in the National Park Peneda-Gêres

Discover the Mountain and Woods Trails of Minho

Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch

Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category Holiday Company, B & B for Horses, Training Company, Horse Trekking Station, Farm, Riding Stable, B & B for Horsemen, Children's Holiday Company, Hotel for Horsemen, Hay Hotel, Campground / Campsite

Opening:	all-year
Guest Capacity:	14
Minimum age for guests:	no limitation
General description: Located at the border to the National Park Peneda-Gerês,in the hillside of Vez River valley and in the outskirts of the town Arcos de Valdevez
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility Riding facility Shower facilities for Horses Round pen Sea / River / Ocean for horses Gastronomy available Riding area / bridle-path		Details of the Riding area 1 outside arena: 40x20 m 1 outside Bullring: 12 m diamater 1 outside Bullring: 8 m diamater 9 boxes for horses
More details of the property There is an Hotel and also outdoor swimming pool and tennis court as well as a large dining room/living area where meals are taken with a family atmosphere.

What we have to offer

What we have to offer
Bring Your Own Horse Horses for guests available Riding lessons - Riding classes Accommodation for one night only Short Term stays (2-5 days) Weekly Long Term stays Family Trips Group activities Honeymoon Packages Weddings accommodation for Non-Riders too Reduction for Non-Riders Riding holidays for unaccompanied kids (age 6 & up)		Roping Fishing Bike rental Hunting Sightseeing Tours Barbecues
Additional Animals on the property: 10 horses, 1 dog, 12 sheeps, chickens, ducks.

Horses available in our riding program

Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:	in all 10 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:	For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up
Riding (Trained for / Saddle):	English / Classic, For guided Trail Rides, also Ride on your Own
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.) Mix breed Lusitan horses with excellent blood lines, all trained up to cross-country horseback programs.

Riding program

Riding program
with horses for rent also with your own horse Ride on your own Guided Trail Rides All-day Rides Pack Trips / Horse Trekking Weekend Rides Short Week 3-5 days 5-8 days 9-14 days 15 days & up	Trailrides on request Horse Trekking with solid Station
Minimum age for Trail Rides:	Children age 6 & up
Riding experience:	No restriction
Demand on rider:	little demands
Big/Heavy Riders:	max. 110 kg - 240 lbs

Accommodations for guest horses

Accommodations for guest horses
Number of Guest Horses:	in all 9 Guest Horses are welcome
Distance to the Accommodation:	The Riding stables are on the property directly.
Kind of accommodation:	Indoor boxes - closed stable, Open stable, Paddock - Pasture

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes

Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
General information of the Training:	with the own Horse, Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction
Riding Lessons for:	For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children, especially for older Riders
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:	age 4 & up
Riding Classes / Lessons	Training to sit the horse well, Recreational riding, Cross-Country, Trekking, Pace Riding

Guest lodgings

Guest lodgings
Northern Portugal horse Holiday up to 14 nature and horse lovers...
>10 Holiday Homes:	7 Single / twin room(s) 2 Multi-bedded room(s) Amenities Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning Self service Laundry room There is an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court as well as a large dining room/living area where meals are taken with a family atmosphere.
2 Single / double room(s) :	no details
2 Multi-bedded room(s):	no details
Amenities - special features:	Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning

4 Tents, Tepees, Hay Stores etc.:	no details
1 Campground / Campsite:	no details
5 Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:	no details
Amenities - special features:	Toilet and wash room, Showers, Electricity supply

Catering

Catering
Kind of Catering:	Breakfast on request possible, Half-board on request possible, Full-board on request possible, Vegetarian Meals, Wholesome food, Organic Farm

General information of the accommodation

General information of the accommodation
Special features:	Dogs permitted, Pool available, Whirlpool/hot tub, Phone, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet access

Rates and contact
Rates of the accommodation

Rates of the single / double bedroom:	35,00 Euro / Day

Rates of the mult-bedded room:	28,00 Euro / Day

Rates of Tens, Tepees, Hay Stores etc.:	20,00 Euro / Week

Rates of Campgrounds / Campsites:	20,00 Euro / Week

Rates of the Horses for rent

Rates for renting a Horse:	70,00 Euro per day/horse
Notes to the rental costs:	per person/rider (meals not included)

Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:	20,00 Euro per day/horse
Feeding fee:	Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Notes about the cost:	price includes feeding and maintenance of horse

Contact

	Company:	Quiinta do Fijó - Horseback adventures
	First name:	Carlos
	Last name:	Rodrigues
	Country:	Portugal
	Phone:	+ 351 258 564510
	Phone 2:	+ 351 963 794266

You can contact us with the following languages:
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian

from 9 am to 9pm to cellphone nr. +351 963 794 266 Mr. Carlos Orlando

E-Mail address: Inquiry

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Quinta do Fijó - Discover Northern Portugal in Horseback riding Tours

Located at the border to the National Park Peneda-Gerês,in the hillside of Vez River valley and in the outskirts of the town Arcos de Valdevez

Excursions:

Traveling by plane:

Traveling by train:

Other types of leisure activities

Category

General description:

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

Details of the Riding area

More details of the property

Additional Animals on the property:

Number of Horses:

Kind of Horses:

Riding(Trained for / Saddle):

More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)

Minimum age for Trail Rides:

Riding experience:

Demand on rider:

Big/Heavy Riders:

Number of Guest Horses:

Distance to the Accommodation:

Kind of accommodation:

General information of the Training:

Riding Lessons for:

Minimum Age for Riding Classes:

Riding Classes / Lessons

Northern Portugal horse Holiday up to 14 nature and horse lovers...

>10 Holiday Homes:

2 Single / double room(s) :

2 Multi-bedded room(s):

Amenities - special features:

4 Tents, Tepees, Hay Stores etc.:

1 Campground / Campsite:

5 Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:

Amenities - special features:

Kind of Catering:

Special features:

Rates of the accommodation

Rates of the single / double bedroom:

Rates of the mult-bedded room:

Rates of Tens, Tepees, Hay Stores etc.:

Rates of Campgrounds / Campsites:

Rates of the Horses for rent

Rates for renting a Horse:

Notes to the rental costs:

Rates Guest Horses

Boarding fee:

Feeding fee:

Notes about the cost:

Contact

Visits since 28.03.2011:

Riding
(Trained for / Saddle):

Rates of Tens, Tepees,
Hay Stores etc.: