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Accommodations for Dolphin Coast Ride


Accommodations
This is a progressive ride so nights will be spent in different accommodations.

Description
The accommodations throughout the trip are in a comfortable hotels and guesthouses. Wi-Fi access is available at all accommodations. Laundry facilities are available on this trip for an extra fee.

Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Herdade das Barradas da Serra in Grândola (in 2023); Hotel das Faias (in 2024)
Nights 2 & 3: Quinta de Malmedra in Santiago do Cacém
Nights 4 & 5: Hotel Vila Park near Natural Reserve of the Lagoons of Santo André and Santa Sancha
Night 6 & 7: Herdade das Barradas da Serra in Grândola (in 2023); Hotel das Faias (in 2024)



Herdade das Barradas da Serra in Grândola
Located at the foot of the mountain range of Grândola, this beautiful country Hotel has 10 comfortable rooms, all elegantly decorated. The rooms come equipped with air conditioning, a TV, private facilities and free Wi-Fi access. Guests are encouraged to go for a swim in the outdoor swimming pool and/or to walk around the beautiful cork trees that surround the property.

Hotel das Faias in Grândola
This small hotel is surrounded by cork trees. The rooms are spacious and include air conditioning, a TV, a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi access. 
The property has a lovely garden and an indoor pool where guests can relax in the evening. 

Quinta de Malmerda in Santiago do Cacém
This charming farmhouse is surrounded by nature and features both an outdoor and indoor pool. All of the 12 rooms are simply decorated and feature a TV, free Wi-Fi access, air conditioning as well as a private bathroom.

Hotel Vila Park near Natural Reserve of the Lagoons of Santo André and Santa Sancha
This hotel offers modern accommodations only a few steps away from a beautiful natural reserve. The 79 rooms are all fitted a TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi access and a private bathroom with hairdryer. There is also an outdoor pool where guests can cool off after a long day riding.

Hotel das Faias in Grândola
This hotel has an indoor pool and hot tub, which are open all year round. It has a common living room with a fireplace.
Each suite and vacation home features simple furnishings, each with unique decor. All are equipped with air conditioning, a TV and private bathroom with bathtub.

Room Occupancy
If we are unable to find another rider to share the room with you, the single supplement fee does apply.



Meals
The package includes all meals and drinks at lunch time.
The meals are usually traditional Portuguese food.

Lunches are eaten on the trail and usually included grilled food.
The dinners are eaten in local restaurants or in the hotels' restaurants.

Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to most dietary restrictions with advance notice.

This trip can accommodate special dietary requests.

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Dolphin Coast Ride
Tour Code: IT-PTPATD
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : Mar, Jun, Oct & Nov

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

Online Reservation

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Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
B 2024 02/11 - 02/18 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Expired
B 2024 02/25 - 03/03 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Expired
B 2024 03/03 - 03/10 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Expired
A 2024 06/16 - 06/23 8d / 7n 8 day trip (high) 5 /10 Reserve
A 2024 06/23 - 06/30 8d / 7n 8 day trip (high) 5 /10 Reserve
A 2024 07/07 - 07/14 8d / 7n 8 day trip (high) 5 /10 Sold Out
A 2024 08/18 - 08/25 8d / 7n 8 day trip (high) 5 /10 Reserve
A 2024 08/25 - 09/01 8d / 7n 8 day trip (high) 5 /10 Reserve
B 2024 10/20 - 10/27 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Sold Out
B 2024 10/27 - 11/03 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Reserve
B 2024 11/10 - 11/17 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Reserve
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Accommodation
Tack: Portugese cavalry saddle like English ...
Horses: Lusitanos
Pace: 4-6 hrs Pace Moderate, long canters
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Lisbon
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