Horse Holiday Golegã

This year, I will be attending this fantastic festival for the fourth time. And I have a house right in the middle of the Manga. So you don't need a taxi, hotels far away or shuttles. You really are staying these days among the horses, among the magic that is Golegã. The house has three bedrooms, of which I rent out two double rooms. With a shared bathroom and kitchen. With a 4-minute walk you are back among the horses. Lovely to rest or change in between.

You can choose the first weekend, where it is still a bit quieter with the number of people coming. Or instead opt for the second weekend where it is buzzing with people and parties. We will go for a ride on a Lusitano across the Manga, visit Gilberto Filipe in his stables to admire his horses, among others. And best of all, we will visit several great breeders for snacks and drinks and a look at their horses.

Highlights

• Stay in the middle of Golega at 200 metres walking distance from the Manga
• Experience for yourself what it is like to ride along during this unique exhibition on a 1.5-hour ride on the Manga
• Meet & greet at stables with Gilberto Filipe, the World Working Equitation Champion
• Visit the stand of several large well-known breeders for snacks and drinks

In short

The fair is always in November, over a period of 10 days and its main date is November 11, the feast of Saint Martin. On this day, people eat roasted chestnuts 🌰 and drink new wine. During the festival, many people dress up in traditional Portuguese equestrian attire. During these days, the whole town of Golegã changes from its usual sleepy state to a madhouse of horses, carriages, food stalls and music. The air filled with the smoke of roasted chestnuts and barbecues. It is a celebration enjoyed by locals and foreign visitors alike. From late afternoon until the early hours, the streets are packed with Lusitano enthusiasts. There is a wide range of traditional eateries, restaurants, bars and cafes, discos that stay open all night. There is also an extravaganza of shops with wonderful stalls, from traditional clothes to toys, traditional drinks and food, works of art and even antiques.

Including

Accommodation in a room in a flat in the middle of the festival, Breakfast, Horse ride on the Manga, All visits to the breeders and Gilberto, Ginja!

Excluding

Flight, Lunch and dinner - this is on your own at the various restaurants at the festival