Sports and leisure activities Alentejo

A Spanish doctor with a passion for horseback riding organizes guided horseback rides in the region, along finely chosen themed routes. Routes last from an hour to a full day. With a great sense of humor, he speaks French with a Belgian accent. A real character, and for his company alone, it's worth it! The horses are beautiful and well cared for, and live in the meadows on site. As for the nature walks, they're more than a change of scenery. At the end of the tour, you'll be offered a small tasting of local wine or port.

La Herdade do Pessegueiro is an equestrian center located in the Alentejano and Costa Vicentina Southwest Natural Park, in Porto Covo. Founded over 30 years ago by Mr. José Castanheira, this establishment offers horseback riding for all tastes and ages. It also has five rustic houses with sea and mountain views, and a bar where you can enjoy a fine wine while admiring photo albums or discussing equestrian topics.

This surf school is part of Carvalhal Beach Nature, a beachside bar-restaurant (Carvalhal, as the name suggests). Passionate surfer Guilherme Salvador, the owner, will be one of your instructors, assisted by his crack team. On the program: private or group lessons, for one day or more, for beginners or those wishing to perfect their skills, as well as board rental. Yoga classes are also held on the beach every day. And you can also book a massage - your muscles will thank you.

It's not only in the Algarve that golfers can live out their passion. On the Troia peninsula, this 6-hectare, 18-hole golf course has already been named one of the best by Golf World magazine. And with good reason: superb views over the Serra de Arrabida nature park, a modern clubhouse, 72 bunkers, a top-of-the-range resort and marina, fine sandy beaches... all in the sun all year round. Quite simply, its creator Robert Trent Jones Jr considers it one of his finest achievements.

This company offers kayak tours for one or two people on the Mira River. Several departures are possible, depending on your location and the distance you wish to travel:

Volta do Moino: 5 km (about 2h30), Cais da Casa Branca: 13 km (about 4h), Odemira: 31 km (about 7h). Transportation is of course included when necessary. Professional, welcoming and well explained team. For a pleasant sporting activity with family or friends. Reservations are required in order to prepare your coming.

Here is a fun activity for the whole family or with friends. The Rail Bike invites you to cross the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park on a "bike" on rails, two people per vehicle. You can choose between 15 km or 32 km (round trip). You will cross a 30 m high bridge dating back to 1930.Panoramic view of the Marvão Castle and the beautiful village of Castelo de Vide along the way. Afterwards, the bar Cais Coberto invites you to recover your strength. Friendly welcome and warm atmosphere. For all sport levels. Spectacular and fun!