Sea & Pine Forest, Sardinia
Reviews
“Beautiful horses and great riding tailored to what I wanted to do. Gorgeous, quiet location (in June) with a mix of mountains, forest, beach rides/walks. Riding very flexible so good for my non riding partner as well. Room was comfortable and clean and food was great. ”
Horses
Type of horses:
Anglo Arab /Sardinian and ponies
Nature of horses:
Kind temperament, well schooled, responsive
Height of horses:
11.0 - 16hh
Weight limit:
90
Tack type:
English & Western
Weather
Current Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, 18 C
Forecast:
Sat - Sunny. High: 26 Low: 16
Sun - Sunny. High: 26 Low: 17
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Pricing
Tailor made Programme
Prices are for half board and full board with 10 or 20 hours riding based on double occupancy in hotel or bungalow accommodation.
10 hours riding half board £694
20 hours riding half board £806
10 hours riding full board £787
20 hours riding full board £900
Low Season discount £117 : 1 January - 11 June; 11 September - 31 December.
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Ride Description
A fantastic and diverse resort with something to offer to everyone including a walk around the Western village. Imagine riding in an immense pinewood, on the dunes that border the beach and the sea and looking up to admire the flight of rose flamingo. In the heart of Sardinia, directly on the beach, sits this beautiful resort.
The beaches are still wild and uncontaminated. Ecosystems are populated by pink flamingos and rare species, this is a part of the island which remains still widely unknown and therefore still to discover, what better way than to do it by horse?
This natural and pure environment is with no doubt the best place for long walks, excursions and trekking led by experienced guides. The resort also hosts important equestrian competitions and horse shows.
The resort has a choice of comfortable accommodation in the hotel or cottages which are set in the grounds, this allows you to immerse yourself in the freedom and tranquility of the extensive wooded grounds. The accommodation and stables are surrounded by four hundred hectares of pine forest. The rooms all have en-suite facilities, with air conditioning and TV.
We can arrange a horse riding programme to suit you and allow time for you to enjoy all the other activities this wonderful resort has to offer. Lessons can be arranged for you in the indoor school or a day ride to explore the countryside with lunch at local fishing villages. The horse riding facilities are now the largest in all Italy with a large indoor school and also separate facilities for those interested in western riding.
There is much to do here for all the family so non riders (including those difficult teenagers) are guaranteed to have a wonderful holiday. A versatile destination for children and grown ups. Adults can enjoy the wellness centre, relax and unwind or simply soak up the sun.
All of this comes with the guaranteed, continuous support of F.I.S.E (Italian Federation of Equestrian Sport) certified federal instructors, A.N.T.E (National Association of Equestrian Tourism) certified guides and staff with twenty years of experience.
See Programmes.
Food & Accommodation
Accommodation is nestled in a beautiful pine forest near Oristano. The hotel complex has three separate buildings. The comfortable rooms have private bathroom and shower facilities, television and air conditioning and mini-bar.
In the hotel there is a choice of rooms. The standard room does not have a balcony or patio and is the best value. Superior rooms have either a balcony or patio, with a swimming pool or park view. For those wanting more luxury then you can opt for a Suite; two connected rooms that are elegantly furnished. If you would like a superior room or suite then please ask for a quote upon enquiry.
Alternatively you can stay in a one or two roomed cottage. The cottages are situated in the pine forest next to the beach. They offer peace, privacy and small garden. All cottages have a private bathroom, direct telephone, safe, air conditioning and mini bar. A brilliant choice for couples wanting privacy or families with children so they can play in the garden area.
The resort is also furnished with an outdoor grass arena of more than 11.000 square meters. Other highlights include a large swimming pool, sports courts and of course the wellness centre. The Poseidonya SPA specialises in thalassotherapy and Seaweed, is equipped with all modern facilities and equipment to offer personalized services and treatments including hydro massage, mud baths, massage therapy, reflexology, lymphatic drainage and relaxation techniques.
The food here is served mainly buffet style with plenty of choice and variety Local seafood, fruit and vegetables, local cheeses and, of course, Sardinian pasta feature in the menu. You can choose full board or half board accommodation.
House wine and mineral water are included during lunch and dinner in the main restaurant. There are alternative restaurants for those with half board and who wish to eat in the evenings. (Some with a supplement to pay locally). There is also a barbecue, snack bar and pizzeria on site. The pizzeria is situated on a beautiful terrace overlooking the gardens and the swimming pool.
There are several bars where guests can meet after lunch or dinner including a saloon in the Western Village (open soon).
Activities
This is a resort geared up for all the family. There is a beach which offers all sporting facilities including beach volleyball, banana ride, windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, pedalos and you can also hire a boat. There are also canoes, wind surfs, sailing ships and kyte surfs.
The 10 km of long sandy beach is lovely for relaxing walks, The beach is equipped with sunchairs and a shaded area, showers, toilets and cabins. There is a wooden jetty into the sea.
As well as the large swimming pool with a special area for children, you can enjoy tennis, football, bowls, ping pong, billiards, video games room, archery.
From the hotel you can rent a car, scooters and bicycles. The staff will arrange games, tournaments, sports, parties and evening shows. For the children there is an ampitheatre where in the summer there are organised games, shows, dancing and activities.
You can hire a bicycle and or just walk through the beautiful countryside. There are local lakes full of flamingos and sultan fowls - a dream for birdwatchers.
Sardinia has many interesting archeological sites to visit and excursions to different towns can be arranged. However, car hire is highly recommended.
Further Details
Languages: English & Italian
Health requirements: None
Age limit: None
Tuition: Yes
Included: En-suite accommodation, meals including wine full or half board, riding as agreed, accommodation rates now includes the club card that is valid in seasons B/C/D, this allows the use of the beach service, entertainment activities and non equestrian sport lessons.
Not included: Flights to Sardinia, transfers.
Travel Information
Easyjet and Ryanair now fly into Sardinia to Alghero and Cagliari.
The resort is 50 minutes by car from Cagliari airport and 1 hour 30 minutes from Alghero. From Olbia the transfer is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Check in: 15:00 and check out: 10:00 in high season.
Unfortunately the travel infra structure in Sardinia is not good. Train services and buses are erratic and transfers tend to be very expensive. The best option is definitely to hire a car.
CAGLIARI AEROPORTO / PORTO
1/3 persons € 124.00
4/8 persons € 173.00 Minibus
24 persons € 372.00 Minibus
54 Person € 429.00 Bus
OLBIA AEROPORTO / PORTO
1/3 persons € 244.00
4/8 persons € 358.00 Minibus
24 persons € 515.00 Minibus
54 Person € 644.00 Bus
ALGHERO - PORTO TORRES AEROPORTO / PORTO
1/3 persons € 201.00
4/8 persons € 358.00 Minibus
24 persons € 472.00 Minibus
54 Person € 601.00 Bus
These prices are one way.
Airport: Alghero (AHO)
Alternative Airport: Cagliari (CAG)
Programmes
Tailor made Programme
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We can arrange a programme to suit everyone from total beginners to experienced riders. The facilities here are fantastic and possibly the best in Europe with the largest indoor arena. There is a large outdoor grass arena (11,000 sq.m) and a smaller sand area 100 x 90m suitable for lessons. The fantastic indoor arena is 80m x 54m where you are able to take lessons in show jumping. This arena is now used for competitions as it has seats for 1150. We can organise instruction in all disciplines including Western riding. The new Western Village on site will soon be complete with Saloon, Tex-Mex restaurant and Drug Store. Of course, there will be horses and saddles for the cowboys! The trekking can vary between beach and pinewood trails. There will be shorter trails to the flamingo lake and longer trails to the fishing village of Marceddi, along the golden dunes of Torre dei Corsari, to Monte Arci and up country to Campidano. The programme can include: - Outdoor or indoor lessons in the arena - A hack in the pinewood or on the beach - Riding to the Pink Flamingos pond (two hours) - Riding to the ancient fisherman's village of Marceddi (five hours) |
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| Minimum group size: | 1 |
| Maximum group size: | 12 |
| Ability description: | Beginners to experienced |
| Type of ride: | Tuition, trails and pony games for children |
| Total riding time: | Riding time to suit |
| Departure dates: | All year around - flexible dates |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |