Reviews

‘This was the best horse riding holiday I could have hoped for. It totally surpassed all my expectations. The guides, the food and accommodation were great, but the horses are the real stars of the show. I didn’t want this holiday to end, but now I have some amazing memories of the best week.’

‘What an amazing time we had on the Costa Azul ride! Highly recommend it. We were so well looked after, rode beautiful and well-cared-for horses, and the accommodation and food were perfect. We’ve already booked to go back to Portugal next year for the Alentejo Coast ride! Can’t wait!’

‘The Costa Azul Ride was absolute fun in rain and shine. Miguel, our guide, was absolutely excellent and lots of fun; super friendly and approachable. All the accommodations were great and unique in their own way, and all the food was excellent. I rode Hinu; he was a very sweet boy, forward, brave, fast, and absolutely trustworthy. He will stay in my heart forever. I will definitely go again and pick another trail!’

‘The Lusitano horses are well-trained and had comfortable gaits for long rides. I rode Cujo, and he was terrific, uncomplicated and gave me a dream ride. Our guides were most accommodating and provided us with local history and culture. The food was amazing with fresh fish and grilled meat daily. Accommodations were comfortable with lovely pools to swim in after the ride. The wine flowed freely, and the riders enjoyed swapping stories about their equestrian experiences. My fellow riders were all evenly matched in riding ability, so it was a joy to ride daily!’

‘The Costa Azul ride was my first horse riding adventure in another country! It was fun, the horses were calm and on task, the food was tasty and the hotel accommodations were nice. I rode Dragoa, who was wonderful. Our guides were helpful, kind, fun and very knowledgeable! Everyday was fun filled, but cantering on the beach was especially exhilarating. I would go again in a heartbeat!’

‘I had the best week on the Costa Azul ride! Miguel and Anwar were very knowledgeable and professional, and made sure that everyone had an awesome time. Plenty of food, wine, laughs and company. The scenery was beautiful and the horses were even better. I rode Dragao for the week and he was the best! I would recommend this ride to anyone! Globetrotting made everything so easy and communication was great. I’m already thinking about which ride I’m going to do next. If you are thinking about booking a ride, DO IT!’

‘This has been the best experience. I cannot tell you the last time the phone went away, I rode, I laughed, I ate (and drank) and slept like a baby. What a great way to understand not only the country but the flora and fauna first hand. Miguel is extremely knowledgeable about the area – I could give a TED talk on the production and economics of cork now! We loved Dennis, too – he did a wonderful set of lunches. Miguel loves and deeply cares for his horses and they were all in good shape. I appreciated that these horses knew their job (even down to the hand signals and whistles) and basically if you trusted them, you would have a wonderful time. I met wonderful folks, some who will become lifelong friends. I’m already planning for the next adventure.’

‘I had the most incredible horse riding adventure in Portugal! The horses, the hosts, food, accommodation, scenery, being with beautiful like minded people. I rode Iberico, and I seriously wanted to fold him up and put him in my suitcase. I fell in love with the Lusitano breed and with him. This was my first horse riding holiday but it certainly won’t be my last. The ladies I met on the ride all started talking about Morocco so in 2021, I’m there! Thank you Globetrotting, I could fault nothing – it was bloody amazing!’

‘I have been on lots of riding holidays and always enjoyed them, but they didn’t always match the description. However, with the Costa Azul Ride, the question is if words can even describe it. This a forward ride and the terrain is ever changing. Miguel and Dennis are awesome! My sweet gelding, Adonis, will be in my heart forever. All the horses are trained well and know their job. One horse actually followed at liberty and just took his place in line when we would trot, canter or gallop.’

‘Portugal and the Costa Azul will win your heart effortlessly. The friendliness of the Portuguese people, stunning scenery, beautiful food, and of course the gorgeous horses are a winning combination. I loved the peace and serenity of riding through the beautiful cork trees, along the beach with the waves from the Atlantic crashing on the shore or just meandering along the hills, enjoying the vista beyond. The Costa Azul ride in Portugal was a balm to my soul after the frenetic pace of Europe.’