Quinta da Terça -Riding

Horse Riding & Lessons

At Quinta da Terça there are stables with pure & cross bred Lusitano horses, a covered riding arena (picadeiro) with a large open fireplace and a bar, built in the same beautiful old Portuguese style as the manor house.

One of the best ways to discover, explore and enjoy this exciting island is from horseback. We offer tour rides in the spectacular Azorean landscape - for horse and nature lovers, this is paradise.

If you want to spend a week or just a few days exploring the island on horseback. We will be happy to make a special program just for you and your group. Experienced riders or beginners, everyone is Welcome.

Riding lessons on request

The little Ride

From the farm we ride through the village of Livramento on small roads between the old high stone walls. We continue into the lush green forest of "Mata Santa" (Holy Wood). Here among other things we find callas, eucalyptus, acacias and bay trees. In Santa Mata we pass the place where the guardian saint for the animals is resting.

1 hour - 25 Euro

Tropical Forest Tour

This 2 or 3 hour ride will take you through the amazing Azorean landscape. The ride takes us on old roads, through villages and along fantastic stone walls, which are easily looked over from horseback. Passing pastures with milking cows up to what almost seems to be a rainforest "jungle".

2 hours - 40 Euro
3 hours - 50 Euro

North Coast

Half day ride exploring the beautiful north cost. Valleys covered with exuberant vegetation, charming villages and panoramic sea views.

50 Euro

Remedios

We ride on small roads and over pastures. A large part of the ride is on fields with milking cows. From the green pastures we have nice views over the middle parts of S. Miguel.

50 Euro

Full Day 1 : From Relva to Varzea

A full day of riding along the south coast to the village of Varzea. We will admire spectacular nature and beautiful views especially over the ocean. Lunch is seved at a Restaurant in the village of Feteiras.

80 Euro

Full Day 2 : Mid Island Tour

Full day of riding direction northeast, enjoying a beautiful varied nature scenery through the day. We are able to overlook some of the middle parts of the island. Picnic served with a fantastic view over the green hills.

75 Euro

Full Day 3 : Sete Cidades - Twin Lakes

An unforgettable day, this is like riding in a fairytale. The ride takes us along the volcano crater rim overlooking the twin lakes on one side and the ocean on the other. The tranquility of the waters and the scent of the Hydrangeas, which border the crater rim, contrast the steep sides of the crater, creating a fascinating sight. Continuing down into the crater to the small and picturesque village of Sete Cidades and the Green and the Blue lakes. Picnic lunch included.

95 Euro

Full Day 4 : Ribeira Grande - Agua de Pau

This full day ride takes us on small roads through villages and over pastures. A large part of the day, the ride is on the fields and slopes below Lagoa de Fogo. Here we have beautiful panoramic views over the western part of the Island, including the north and the south coast at the same time. Do not forget your camera. Picnic lunch included.

80 Euro

Full Day 5 : North Coast to South coast

Starting in the village of Calhetas on the north coast and ending in Livramento. During this day we will enjoy everything from lush green valleys, admire splendid sea views look at green pastures and ride through charming villages. Picnic in nature.