Wild Paths of Northern Portugal

After having breakfast and getting the horses ready, the journey commences towards the woods above the Equestrian Center, which is a protected area known as Corno de Bico. The trails are teeming with forest wildlife, such as wild horses, mountain cows, foxes, wild boars, as well as deer and wolves. Lunch will be enjoyed at a local tavern in a charming village with only 6 houses and 16 residents.

Following lunch, the expedition continues uphill to a vantage point offering breathtaking views of clean air, beautiful skies and the Atlantic coast. The next horse-riding destination is within the heart of the protected landscape of Corno de Bico. Here, we will come across an ancient forestry guard post that once monitored this stunning natural landscape. Descending from the forested area, we will follow a trail leading to the historic village of Bico. The horses will be left in the fields to rest while we return to the Stables at our Quinta for dinner and a peaceful night's sleep.

Wake up and have breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Then, we will head to Bico to fetch our horses from the field and get them ready for our next adventure. Our destination is the protected Natural Reserve at Corno de Bico, where we will explore various trails for a day of discovery. This unforgettable experience includes searching for herds of wild horses and immersing ourselves in the untouched beauty of nature.

We will pack our meals in the saddle bags of the horses and stop for lunch in the picturesque village of Grijo. After exploring the reserve, we will return to Bico to let the horses rest in the field for the night, while we go back to Quinta for a delicious meal and some relaxation.

We wake up to the natural sounds and gather for breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Afterwards, we will go meet the horses and get them ready for the day. Our ride will take us through a stunning landscape along the old forestry guards trail, allowing us to appreciate the well-preserved beauty of the area. We will pass by the shelters of the wild horses, which consist of groups of 50 to 60 trees strategically planted to provide protection for wildlife in extreme weather conditions.

Chances are high that we will encounter the wild horses grazing in their designated pastures as we stop by the water's edge for our packed lunches. This picturesque location is aptly named The Enchanted Forest of Miranda. Following lunch, we will descend towards the Quinta for a leisurely late afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the pool.

After breakfast, we will say farewell to the horses and place all luggage in the transfer vehicle.

Depart to (Portuguese airport) Porto or (Spanish) Vigo Airport (both are 100 kilometers away from the Equestrian Center).