On the dunes, you will see the rare and small shrub, Morganheira das Praias which shows off its tiny violet flowers almost all year. A special treat of this ride is to see the Atlantic Storks which migrate from Africa every year to nest along the rocky cliffs. Lunches are taken in a variety of places including on the rocky cliffs, on the beach and in the hotels. Many of the local people still feel that the brightness chases away the evil spirits. After a ride along the bright, sunny and beautiful coast of Portugal, you will too.
Riders can choose a four or six day program.
The Alentejo coast is so unique and so elusive, that this trip offers two days of seeing the coast by boat or foot where a horse cannot reach. Your base for all riding is Papa Leguas farm. The Monte do Papa Leguas farm is located about 120 miles south of Lisbon just above the Algarve on the Atlantic coast. This still remote coastline of Portugal is part of the south east Alentejo and Costa Vicentina nature reserve. This trail provides the rider the opportunity to ride through the natural habitat of the many birds and mammals protected by law from development which has taken place so much in the Algarve.