Riding vacations, riding courses and natural horsemanship in exclusive equestrian hotel in Portugal
Quinta Lusitania offers individual riding vacations, workshops, intensive courses. Horseback rides and lessons in Natural Horsemanship, riding.
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Located in the still original Portugal, far off any kind of mass tourism. The Quinta is situated a bit outside the town Santa Comba Dão and offers a tranquil and serene atmosphere in the middle of lush nature
Additional information about the area
Excursions: Bike tour: Ecopista do DãoRiver beach Senhora da Ribeira
Former royal hunting palace with botanical gardens: Bussaco
Thermal bath: Termas de Luso
National museum Grão Vasco in Viseu
Very old wine region named Dão with lots of possibilities to visit vieneries and do wine tastings
Cities Viseu, Coimbra, Seja
Coast towns Figueira da Foz and Aveiro
Montain regions Serra da Estrela and Serra de Caramulo
Car museum in Caramulo
Village built completely from schist: Aldeia de Piódão
Big Roman excavation: Conimbriga
More details on our website under "Activities"
Traveling by car:
Bus, train, Transfer, rental car
Traveling by plane:
Porto airport: 1,5h drive
Lisbon airport: 2,5h drive
Pickup service is possible
Lisbon airport: 2,5h drive
Pickup service is possible
Traveling by train:
Pickup service is possible
nearby /
on the property
Restaurants, Biking, Mountain biking, Hiking Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away
National Historic Sites, Fitness Center Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Lake/river for swimming, Water skiing, Canoeing / Kayaking
Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Galleries / Museum, Cinema, Shopping, Beach, Fishing, Golf course, Surfing, White-Water Rafting, Skiing downhill, Mountain climbing, Birding Other types of leisure activities:
Wine tasting, Cheese tastingMassages around the pool upon availability
Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
Holiday Company, B & B for Horses, Breeding Company, Training Company, Horse Trekking Station, Riding Stable, B & B for Horsemen, Hotel for Horsemen Opening:
all-year
Guest Capacity:
14
Minimum age for guests:
no limitation
General description:
Quinta Lusitania offers individual riding vacations, workshops, intensive courses. Horseback rides and lessons in Natural Horsemanship, riding.
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
- Paddock - Pasture
- Parking space for horse trailers
- Tack room
Details of the Riding area
Nearby river Criz with stunning viewsWhat we have to offer
- Bring Your Own Horse
- Horses for guests available
- Riding lessons - Riding classes
- Short Term stays (2-5 days)
- Weekend stays
- Weekly
- Long Term stays
- Family Trips
- Group activities
- Weddings
- accommodation for Non-Riders too
- Reduction for Non-Riders
- Bike rental
- Wellness / Fitness offers
- Massage
Additional Animals on the property
1 dog and 5 catsOther offers and explanations
Intensive courses for riding and natural horsemanship on specific datesExcellent keeping of the horses
Mainly bitless riding
Coaching with horses
Yoga-retreats in connection with horses
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, Ponies
Riding (trained for / saddle):
English / Classic, For guided Trail Rides
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)
Mainly Lusitano horses and lusitano-mix
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- also with your own horse
- Guided Trail Rides
- by the hour rides
- Dressage
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
No restriction
Riding experience:
No restriction
Demand on rider:
little demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
All levels of riders are welcome
Trail rides only for advanced riders
Trail rides only for advanced riders
Accommodations for guest horses
Number of Guest Horses:
in all 5 Guest Horses are welcome
Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.
Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
Natural Horsemanship, dressage riding and liberty training
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 older Riders
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
no limitation
Riding Classes / Lessons
English / Classic Riding, Dressage, Training to sit the horse well, Recreational riding, Ground Training Courses
Special Classes
During the season, we offer nearly 1x/month an intensive course for horse riding+natural horsemanship with a package price including accommodation+full board. More details on our website
Guest lodgings
Elegant hotel for riders with view to the horse fields
5 Single / double room(s) :
5 suites with en suite bathroom, partly with additional bed for one child possible; baby crib is free of charge
1 Multi-bedded room(s):
1 suite with en suite bathroom; besides the double bed, there is also one single bed in an adjacent room; baby crib is free of charge
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning, Toilet and wash room, Showers, Electricity supply
Catering
Kind of Catering:
- Breakfast on request obligatory
- Half-board on request possible by arrangement
- Vegetarian Meals possible by arrangement
- Vegan diet possible by arrangement
More information of the Catering:
Mainly ingredients of biological production
Full board during intensive courses
Full board during intensive courses
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
No smoking, Pool available, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet access, Safe
More information of the accommodation:
Good internet available in the whole house and free of charge
Washing and ironing service, as well as transfer possible upon extra costs
Washing and ironing service, as well as transfer possible upon extra costs
Current Job offers
Internship available on beautiful farm with familiar atmosphere in Central Portugal
Type of work:
Apprenticeship / Summer job / Au pair
Work area:
Riding instructor / Riding assistance, Horse training / Rider, Horse grooming / Stable hand
Time period:
from 29.11.2024 permanent
Duration:
From end of November 24
Description:
Small and motivated team of Quinta Lusitânia is looking for support for daily chores with and around our beloved 4-legged friends.
Your duties are:
- daily taking care of the horses incl. mocking out, feeding,...
- maintenance of stables, tack and farm
- preparation of the horses for riding lessons and trail rides
- assisting in beginner´s lessons, accompanying of trail rides
Your plus:
- help with the training of the horses+riding
- possibility to learn natural horsemanship+ bitless riding
- cosy accommodation with view to the horses and food
- one day off per week
- familiar atmosphere
More infos on our website
Your duties are:
- daily taking care of the horses incl. mocking out, feeding,...
- maintenance of stables, tack and farm
- preparation of the horses for riding lessons and trail rides
- assisting in beginner´s lessons, accompanying of trail rides
Your plus:
- help with the training of the horses+riding
- possibility to learn natural horsemanship+ bitless riding
- cosy accommodation with view to the horses and food
- one day off per week
- familiar atmosphere
More infos on our website
Qualifications / Requirements:
- min. age 18 years
- min. stay 3 months
- solid basis in horse riding, experience on trail rides and with more challenging horses
- solid basis in horse handling, horse care and stable work
- happy to give a helping hand where needed and willingness to learn
- min. stay 3 months
- solid basis in horse riding, experience on trail rides and with more challenging horses
- solid basis in horse handling, horse care and stable work
- happy to give a helping hand where needed and willingness to learn
Announcement-ID:
3215
Contact:
Phone: + 351 961 946566 Contact form
Rates and contact
Rates of the accommodation
Rates of the single / double bedroom:
from: 125,00 Euro /
Day
to: 200,00 Euro / Day
to: 200,00 Euro / Day
Rates of the mult-bedded room:
from: 125,00 Euro /
Day
to: 200,00 Euro / Day
to: 200,00 Euro / Day
Contact
Company:
Quinta Lusitânia
First name:
Christina
Last name:
Dr. Igler
Country:
Portugal
You can contact us with the following languages:
German, English, Portuguese