Valongo Riding Centre

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Equestrian Centre

District: Porto > Valongo > Campo e Sobrado

Location:

The Valongo Equestrian Centre is located in the locality of Campo e Sobrado, within the municipality of Valongo. Its position is strategic, nestled within the natural beauty of the Porto Mountains Park, particularly close to the impressive Serra de Pias. Surrounded by a green and serene environment, the centre serves as a starting point for exploring the surrounding landscape.

Its location offers a refuge from urban agitation, allowing direct contact with nature and providing a tranquil environment, ideal for outdoor activities. This proximity to the local ecosystem is one of the distinctive aspects of the place.

Equestrian Vocation:

Dedicated to the equestrian world, the Valongo Equestrian Centre establishes itself as a central space for the practice and development of horse-related activities. The venue is designed to welcome and support both those new to this universe and those seeking to refine their skills, valuing the relationship between rider and animal.

Its facilities, maintained with attention and care, are conceived to provide an environment conducive to learning and interaction with equines. It is a place where the passion for horses finds a space to flourish, with infrastructures that allow for different levels of interaction and training.

Support for the Mountain Trails:

The Valongo Equestrian Centre plays a fundamental role as a support point for the "Valongo Equestrian Trails," an infrastructure that integrates the region's sports and tourism offerings. These trails, which extend over a considerable area of the Serra de Pias, were designed to be traversed on horseback, adapting to the diverse capacities and experiences of practitioners.

The routes offer the opportunity to explore the local landscape, with varying terrain and views that open onto the surrounding nature. Interaction with the natural environment is constant, and some higher points along the trails can, on days of good visibility, reveal distant panoramas, including the city of Porto.

An Encounter with Nature:

A visit to the Valongo Equestrian Centre is also a gateway to an authentic encounter with nature. Its integration into the Porto Mountains Park facilitates an immersion in a rich and diverse ecosystem. The surroundings invite observation of local flora and fauna, providing moments of tranquility and discovery.

The presence of natural elements, such as the Ferreira River near the trails, adds a distinctive touch to the landscape. This environment invites a serene experience, where the sound of nature and the presence of horses contribute to a sense of well-being and connection with the rural environment.

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