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There are excellent riding opportunities in the Lisbon area: quality forward-going horses and stunning scenery. A day out trekking through the verdant valleys of misty Sintra, galloping along the coastal plains, or across rolling countryside scented with pinewood and eucalyptus forests, is a wonderful experience. Centro Hípico da Costa do Estoril, Chameca de Cascais, T 21 487 20 64. Tue-Sun 1000-1300, 1400-1900, closed Mon. Excellent classes for beginners and upwards, including expert dressage tuition on stunning Lusitanos and leisurely treks along the coastal plains of Cascais and across the Sintra ranges. Prices from e15 per hour. Centro Hípico da Quinta da Marinha, Quinta da Marinha, 25, Cascais, T 21 486 92 82. Tue-Sun 0900-1300, 1500-1900, closed Mon. With more than 350 horses, this wonderful equestrian centre provides lessons for all ages and levels, beginning at around E18 per hour. Treks to Sintra and Guincho can also be arranged. Palácio de Seteais, Rua Borbosa de Bocage, 8, T 21 923 42 77, http://www.tivolihotels.com Set in heavenly landscapes, this wonderful 18th-century palace is the apogee of unbridled luxury. A two or three-hour riding trek is the perfect way to get off the beaten track and discover Capuchos and Montserrate. Upwards of E20 per hour.
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