Of
the many sports taking place in this year’s Olympics, one discipline has found
itself with many new fans. Team GB have taken the equestrian events by storm,
with gold medals in team show jumping and dressage and individual medals still
to compete for. At 54 years of age, and competing in his sixth Olympics, Nick
Skelton proved that it’s never too late to become a medal-winner, and many
across the country are sitting up and taking notice of what has long been
considered a sport from bygone eras.
Many
will be wondering how they can get involved or take up such a sport, and there
is a surprising answer coming from southern Europe. The Algarve, on the south
coast of Portugal, is a fantastic hotspot for horse riding, with many
specialist schools and riding centres for beginners or veterans. Premier
Holidays is an experienced provider of luxury Algarve holiday villas for anyone
vying to stand on the podium in years to come, and has a portfolio of
properties situated in prime horse riding areas.
The
Albufeira Riding Centre, also known as Vale Navio, is situated in a prime location,
set amongst stunning Portuguese countryside whilst also being easy for tourists
to find. It’s said that horses here are the fittest in the Algarve, and with horses
and ponies to choose from, there is a steed for all the family. The Casa Belmira Algarve
villa is located in the nearby town of Guia, and is large enough to
accommodate an average family of five. The private swimming pool and outdoor
terrace area are perfect for winding down after a long day on horseback, and
the villa is within walking distance of some of the most authentic Portuguese
restaurants in the Algarve.
The
area of Lagos also has a renowned horse riding school in the form of Tiffany’s
Riding Centre, which gives tourists or residents the chance to explore
relatively unknown countryside from horseback. The staff are experts in
assisting children and those who have never ridden before, and have fifteen
years of experience in the industry. Premier Holidays’ lavish Algarve
villas are located just a short drive away from this horse riding school
and many other sporting activities, with accommodation for up to eight people.
Villa Silvester and Casa Ventana are both spacious, old-style Portuguese villas
with private pools and a great location with views of the surrounding
countryside. The living rooms in both properties are situated on the upper
floor to give guests stunning vistas of the Funchal Ridge, and a wonderful view
of the walled town of Lagos itself.
For up to date late availability in the Algarve,
call Premier Holidays on 0800 047 0400 or visit http://www.premier-holidays.com.
