8 of the Best Hotels in Portugal for Horse Riding

We have handpicked what we consider to be some of the Best Hotels in Portugal for Horse Riding. Our selection includes a rural boutique hotel surrounded by beautiful scenery and wild beaches, a farmhouse offering horse riding through vineyards, and a historic estate with ancient oak groves and olive trees.

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São Lourenço do Barrocal is a 19th-century farm estate retreat in Alentejo, set amidst ancient oaks, olive groves, and vineyards.
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São Lourenço do Barrocal

São Lourenço do Barrocal is a family-owned 19th-century farm estate transformed into a luxury boutique hotel in Portugal's Alentejo region. There are 22 rooms, 2 suites, 13 two-bedroom cottages, and 2 three-bedroom cabins. The hotel also offers a restaurant, spa, winery, horse riding, two swimming pools (one for adults and another for children), and more. Nearby, the medieval hilltop village of Monsaraz (4 km) boasts stunning panoramic views of Alqueva Lake, Europe's biggest man-made water reservoir.

São Lourenço do Barrocal is a 19th-century farm estate retreat in Alentejo, set amidst ancient oaks, olive groves, and vineyards.

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Herdade da Matinha is a rural boutique hotel in Alentejo, surrounded by beautiful scenery and near spectacular wild beaches.
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Herdade da Matinha

Herdade da Matinha is a charming rural-boutique hotel located in the scenic Alentejo region of Portugal, close to stunning beaches. The hotel boasts colourful decor, paintings by the owner, Alfredo, and an outdoor swimming pool. Enjoy various activities such as picnics, yoga, massages, surf classes, and horseback riding amidst nature. Herdade da Matinha is on the Rota Vicentina, a 340km nature hiking route.

Herdade da Matinha is a rural boutique hotel in Alentejo, surrounded by beautiful scenery and near spectacular wild beaches.

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Sensi Azores Nature and Spa is a boutique hotel in São Miguel, comprising a villa and rooms with privileged views of the garden, countryside and sea.
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Sensi Azores Nature and Spa
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Sensi Azores Nature and Spa

SENSI is an absolute delight of a boutique hotel, comprising a villa and rooms with privileged views of the garden, countryside and/or sea. There’s a restaurant, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor pool, a hammam and a beautiful garden. This spa hotel provides the perfect base to discover all the natural wonders of São Miguel.

Sensi Azores Nature and Spa is a boutique hotel in São Miguel, comprising a villa and rooms with privileged views of the garden, countryside and sea.

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Casas da Quinta de Cima is a boutique hotel surrounded by fragrant orange groves, located in the unspoilt Algarve.
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Casas da Quinta de Cima
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Casas da Quinta de Cima

Set on a 50-hectare century-old estate, Casas da Quinta de Cima is a boutique hotel located in the unspoilt Eastern Algarve. It’s surrounded by fragrant orange trees and wildflower meadows, and it’s just a short walk from the lovely beach of Cacela Velha.

Casas da Quinta de Cima is a boutique hotel surrounded by fragrant orange groves, located in the unspoilt Algarve.

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Monte da Bemposta is a captivating Alentejo rural farmhouse hotel that combines rustic charm with coastal beauty.
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Monte da Bemposta

Monte da Bemposta is a farmhouse hotel nestled in the rural landscapes of Alentejo's coastline, offering a selection of ten unique houses and three studios with rustic yet minimal decor. There’s a shared swimming pool, bicycles, padel courts, friendly animals and ample space for picnics. Monte da Bemposta is located a short walk from the beach and the renowned Fishermen's Trail, Monte da Bemposta is a place to enjoy laid-back vibes and reconnect with nature.

Monte da Bemposta is a captivating Alentejo rural farmhouse hotel that combines rustic charm with coastal beauty.

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Herdade da Malhadinha Nova is a luxurious farmhouse with an infinity pool, a spa, and a winery, all surrounded by the estate’s gorgeous vineyards.
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Herdade da Malhadinha Nova

Herdade da Malhadinha Nova is a luxurious farmhouse with a spa, an infinity swimming pool, and a winery. It offers suites and villas across six housing units surrounded by vineyards, with some units featuring private pools. The interior is decorated with designer and artisanal items. The estate's spa offers a range of services, and the cuisine is created by Michelin-starred chef Joachim Koerper, using organic produce grown on the estate.

Herdade da Malhadinha Nova is a luxurious farmhouse with an infinity pool, a spa, and a winery, all surrounded by the estate’s gorgeous vineyards.

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Pensão Agricola

Pensão Agrícola is a stunning six-bedroom boutique hotel in a genuine Algarve countryside setting.

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Sublime Comporta

Sublime Comporta is a five-star hotel in Comporta nestled in a stunning 17-hectare estate, surrounded by pine and cork trees.

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Vermelho Melides

Christian Louboutin has masterfully crafted Vermelho Melides, an exquisite boutique hotel nestled in a small Alentejo village.

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São Lourenço do Barrocal
São Lourenço do Barrocal
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São Lourenço do Barrocal

São Lourenço do Barrocal is a 19th-century farm estate retreat in Alentejo, set amidst ancient oaks, olive groves, and vineyards.

38.443204
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Quinta do Vallado
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Quinta do Vallado

Quinta do Vallado is a beautiful boutique hotel in one of the oldest and most famous wine estates in Douro Valley.

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Areias do Seixo
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Areias do Seixo

Areias do Seixo is a striking eco-boutique hotel located on a protected patch of coast in Santa Cruz, just an hour’s drive from Lisbon.

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Tipografia do Conto
Tipografia do Conto
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Tipografia do Conto

Tipografia do Conto is a stunning boutique hotel with small but perfectly designed rooms, generous communal areas and a 15-metre saltwater pool.

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Amaria
Amaria
Amaria
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Amaria

Set in a former quinta (farm), Amaria is a boutique hotel situated in the pristine Costa Vicentina Natural Park, near the town of Aljezur.

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-8.803753
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Pátio do Tijolo
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Pátio do Tijolo

Pátio do Tijolo is a hidden boutique hotel in the heart of Lisbon, with a tranquil patio and rooms with beautiful views.

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Memmo Príncipe Real

Memmo Príncipe Real is a five-star contemporary boutique hotel with an old-world soul, in the fashionable district of Príncipe Real in Lisbon.

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Praia do Canal Nature Resort

Praia do Canal Nature Resort is a boutique spa hotel situated amid a wild landscape within a 220-hectare nature reserve in Costa Vicentina.

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Jo walking down a path in a colourful garden at boutique hotel Vermelho MelidesSofia and Joana sitting at the back of an old convertible 4x4 with a golden Alentejo landscape as the backgroundA pretty breakfast table with two glasses of orange juice at Pensao Agricola, a boutique hotel in the Eastern AlgarveJoana and Sofia horse riding in Herdade da Matinha, a rural boutique hotel in Alentejo
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