Puglia: riding in Salento
For those who love going horseback, riding a very pleasant stay on the Salento coasts. in an ancient Masseria located at the foot of a small Mediterranean forest where you can relax after riding the various paths that run along the sea and among olive trees centenarians and dry stone walls. The blue colors of the sea and the green of the olive trees will enchant you and accompany you on your walks.
Departure dates on request from April to October with a minimum of 2 participants (starting any day of the week).
PARTICIPANTS: MIN 2 MAX 10
Arrive independently in the early afternoon. Check-in in a typical farmhouse. Free afternoon, dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast and horseback ride of about 2 hours. Departure from the stables adjacent to the Masseria, you will ride towards the Bauxite Lake, a quarry used until the late 70's which left a small lake whose waters are emerald green surrounded by a land of incredible colors that change with the changing of the natural light of the sun and from here to the Bay of Orte from which, from the cliff you can admire the Palascia Lighthouse, the easternmost point of Italy. Free lunch, afternoon dedicated to relaxation, or on request you can book boat trips, guided tours of the area, special excursions such as visits to underground oil mills or trekking and yoga. Dinner and overnight stay in a farmhouse.
Breakfast and horseback ride of about 2 hours through the Park Otranto / Leuca, among the most pristine area, you will arrive on the coast of Porto Badisco where stands the Tower of Sant'Emiliano which acts as a lookout to one of the most fascinating coves of the South Coast of Otranto. Free lunch, afternoon dedicated to relax. Dinner and overnight stay in a farmhouse.
Breakfast and horseback ride of about 2 hours along the course of the "Fiumetto" Idro which winds through the valley rich in spontaneous vegetation and ancient olive trees. Free lunch, afternoon dedicated to relax. Fun cooking lesson with the chef of the farm and dinner with the recipes prepared together. Overnight stay in the farmhouse.
Check-out and departure on your own. It is possible to extend your stay by the sea. On request and on payment (with a minimum of 4 people) it is possible to organize a breakfast on top of the lighthouse of Punta Palascia, an original and wonderful way to greet the sea and the sun of Salento.
Tariff per person, starting from:
Departure | Double |
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From 1 April 2022 to 22 July 2022 | € 930 |
From 30 July 2022 to 5 August 2022 | € 1,030 |
From 6 August 2022 to 19 August 2022 | € 1,140 |
From 20 August 2022 to 2 September 2022 | € 1,030 |
From 3 September 2022 to 30 October 2022 | € 930 |
Notes
(B / L / D): B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = Dinner
Single supplement (excluding high season) | On request |
Third bed reduction | On request |
Difficulty level: From ° to °°°°°
DURATION: 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
DIFFICULTY: FROM ° TO °° (EASY / INTERMEDIATE)
ACCOMMODATION: typical farmhouse
EQUIPMENT: English saddles
HORSES: of mixed breeds
PACE: 2 HOURS PER DAY IN THE SADDLE – Walks suitable even for less experienced riders.
MINIMUM AGE: 16 years
MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 90 Kg
TYPE: equestrian stay with overnight stays in a Masseria
ACCOMMODATION:
4 nights in a recently renovated typical 4 *** farmhouse just 2 km from the historic center of Otranto.
The property offers 20 comfortable and spacious rooms, a swimming pool available to guests, and a Mediterranean scrub forest from where it is possible to leave for relaxing walks. Given its position in the green heart of the town, it is the ideal destination for those seeking relaxation and tranquility.
Note: The itinerary described above is to be considered indicative. It may be subject to variations due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control.
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