Riding holiday at Quinta da Várzea — Portuguese equine idyll in central Portugal Imagine waking up to the sound of birdwatching as the morning sun gently warms the green hills around you. You step out onto the terrace with a cup of coffee in hand and watch the horses graze peacefully in the large folds. Welcome to Quinta da Várzea -- a peaceful gem in the heart of Portugal, where horses take center stage, and every day offers new adventures on horseback. Here you ride well-trained, sensitive horses -- often Lusitanians or Andalusian crosses -- who love their jobs. The horses are carefully matched with each rider, regardless of level, so that beginners and experienced riders alike get the best experience possible.