Portugal: a land where the people speak their own language, follow their own unique cultural tradition, and have a centuries old history of proud independence from neighboring Spain. The tiny medieval villages and sun baked plains of the Alentejo are at the heart of this magnificent country and one of the most diverse places to relax and enjoy world class dressage training and trail riding on pure bred Lusitano horses trained through Grand Prix level.
Travelers will enjoy the mild mannered and easy going Portugese people they meet and come to have an appreciation for their innate sense of politeness. This nation is one of the oldest states in Europe: it predates that of its neighbor, Spain, by almost 350 years.
Occupying one third of Portugal, the Alentejo is a mixture of vast rolling plains, golden with wheat or silver with olive trees, its whitewashed villages exhibit the tranquility that attracts visitors. Like many countries in Europe, Roman history is clearly visible and one of the best places to see it is in the Alentejo as it is rich in Stone Age megaliths, particularly around Evora, the region’s geographical center and a World Heritage Site. Not to miss: The Temple of Diana and The Chapel of Bones.
