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Volcanic forces created inspiring islands in the middle of the Atlantic and designed magnificent landscapes. The unique nature of the Azores enchants its visitors - especially when traveling on horseback. By riding through this marvellous landscape, you discover the hospitality and the relaxed life-style of the locals. Riding between hydrangea hedges, or through bizarre volcanic landscapes. Discover dreamlike forests and reach picturesque villages located close to the Atlantic ocean. Natural pools of lava-rock invite you to a refreshing swim.
During the tour, you will stay at Patio Horse & Lodge. Sharing a double room is on request and only when available. If this option is not available, they will charge you a single room supplement. The holiday is also suitable for accompanying non-riders. In this case, they charge accommodation and any additional expenses will be charged separately.
Arrival at Faial (Airport Horta – HOR), transfer to PÁTIO Lodge and first contact with the horses. Communal dinner. Overnight.
Today’s ride passes through the lonely countryside. We might pass occasionally farmers on their way to their cattle. The Atlantic Ocean sparkles in the sunlight. We will enjoy a picnic at the Cabouco Forest Park. After cantering past hedges of hydrangea bushes we reach the old Lighthouse Farol da Ribeirinha with impressive views of the volcano Pico. Communal dinner. Overnight.
The second relaxing day of riding takes us along the east coast. The giant heather bushes alongside the trail look a bit like gigantic broccoli plants. We do a break at the black lava beach of Praia Almoxarife. The afternoon’s ride takes us to the historic Quinta São Lourenço. The farm is located close to the island’s beautiful town, Horta. You have enough time to take a stroll through the town - visiting the colorful harbor and taking a break at the most famous bar between Europe and America, Peter Café Sport. This bar offers the best gin tonic in the Atlantic Ocean. Communal dinner. Overnight.
The trail continues through the beautiful green valley of Flamingos. A steep track leads us up into the valley, where the air is full of the scent of thyme and mint. Long straight trails through the forest are perfect for cantering. After a picnic in the countryside, we arrive in the village Varadouro full of orchards and vineyards surrounded by old black stone walls. After riding through the jungle, we reach our horses’ accommodation for the evening. Communal dinner. Overnight.
Today’s trail leads us to the impressive and bizarre volcanic desert landscape of Capelinhos. We pass ruins of old houses buried with ash from the volcano’s last eruption in 1957. The highly awarded Volcano Center is located underneath the lighthouse, buried with ash from the eruption. We ride over volcanic ash and enjoy a break at a small volcanic cave. A long canter around the green volcano Cabeço Verde takes us back to our horses’ paddock. Communal dinner. Overnight.
Today we arrive at the black beach of the tip of Fajã Bay. After a beautiful canter in a wonderful eucalyptus forest, we follow the steep trail down to Fajã Bay. This uniquely beautiful location is home of vineyards, gardens, and wildly romantic places. Today’s ride is a little shorter and gives us time for an individual relaxing like a swim in the Atlantic or a stroll along the coast in the afternoon. Communal dinner. Overnight.
This is the last day of our trail. We cross the island from the dry south to the green north, enjoying views over terraced meadows down to the blue ocean. At lunchtime, we arrive at Faial’s highest located village Ribeira Funda where we enjoy a picnic at the viewpoint. Seated on sun-warmed stone benches we can listen to the wind and the wild cries of the buzzards. We move closer and closer to our final destination. We pass the old whale watching point Vigia dos Cedros and complete our circular trail of the island, returning to the Lodge with our horses. This evening we enjoy a farewell banquet at the Lodge.
After breakfast, we offer an airport transfer for departure, or you can decide on an individual extension of your stay.
The nine islands in Azores Archipelago are the tips of submarines gigantic mountains. Among the island the distance between the westernmost Flores and Santa Maria island (the eastern) is 600 kilometers. Pico is the highest point of the Portuguese territory (2,351 meters).
The Azores archipelago is divided into three island groups. In the Central-Group there is the island of Faial with 14,800 inhabitants. Its highest point the "Cabeço Gordo" (1,000 meters), 80 kilometers of coastline and more than 250 kilometers horse trails.
Faial Island is part of the Azores Archipelago. With an area of approximately 172 square kilometers, Horta city is the only county seat of the island. The island is designated as Blue Island by the abundance of hydrangeas bordering roads and dividing fields and pastures.
Its location close to other islands produces a comfortable feeling of togetherness and a strong aesthetic impression. Pico, in particular, is a presence which greatly enhances the landscape.
The package includes seven Lodge breakfasts, 6 saddlebag or large picnics, 7 Lodge dinners, and selected drinks.
Before or after a week on horseback, Faial offers more fascinating activities to extend the holiday. Please ask for the optimal extension program:
A must do! Discover with marine biologist the fascinating cetacean.
The ultimate experience. Swimming with dolphins in their natural environment.
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the foot of the 2.351 meters high Pico Volcano.
Pure Jurassic Park. 400 meter deep into the sleeping volcano of Faial Island.
Horta Airport
12 km
Transfer included
Please book your flight to arrive at Horta Airport (HOR). International and low-cost airlines are flying several times per day to Lisbon (LIS). From Lisbon, either you continue your flight on the same day or you decide to have a short stop-over in the city of dreams at the Atlantic Ocean.
If you fly to Lisbon, you can take a rest before continuing your journey to Horta Airport. In Patio Horse & Lodge's townhouse "Casa Ajuda" you can stay directly at the Palácío da Ajuda in Lisbon. The old tramway stops even in front of the house and takes you to the oldtown of the city. Only 15 minutes needs a taxi from "Casa Ajuda" to the white Atlantic beaches. Patio Horse & Lodge will be happy to reserve some nights for you!
Azores airlines approach the airport of Faial Horta (HOR) in summer three times per day from Lisbon. In the remaining time you fly five times per week.
You can also fly from several American or European airports directly to the island of São Miguel to the airport Ponta Delgada (PDL). From here, your flight takes you in 45 minutes two times per day to the island of Faial (HOR).
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