5 of the Best Hotels in Portugal for Horse Riding

Herdade da Matinha is a rural-boutique hotel located in the Alentejo region of Portugal, surrounded by stunning scenery and close to spectacular beaches. The hotel offers a cosy and intimate atmosphere, with colourful decor and paintings by the owner, Alfredo. Here, you will be able to enjoy various activities such as picnics, yoga, massages, surf classes, and horseback riding, all while surrounded by nature. Herdade da Matinha is located on the Rota Vicentina, a wonderful 340km nature hiking route.

São Lourenço do Barrocal is a family-owned 19th-century farm estate that has been transformed into a luxury boutique hotel in Portugal's Alentejo region. With 40 accommodation options, including 22 rooms, 2 suites, 13 two-bedroom cottages, and 2 three-bedroom cabins, the hotel also offers  a restaurant, spa, winery, horse riding and more. Nearby, the hilltop medieval village of Monsaraz (4 km) boasts stunning panoramic views of Alqueva Lake, Europe's biggest man-made water reservoir.

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.