The equestrian activity at Quinta do Falcão will be directed to all levels of riders, from those who are now starting their practice to the most experienced, counting on the consolidated knowledge of their resident instructor.
July - TABULEIROS FEIST
programme with Quinta do Falcao
This is an event that takes place only every four years. It is one of the largest and oldest in the country and is the festival that attracts the most visitors in Portugal, about a million people just on the day of the Tabuleiro`s Procession.
It is also considered one of the biggest festivals in the world.
Tabuleiro`s Procession: Traditionally, the plate is carried by a girl dressed in white who has to reach the heights. It is decorated with colourful paper flowers, wheat cobs, 30 loaves of bread of 400 grams each. The top of the sign also consists of a crown topped with the cross of Christ or the dove of the Holy Spirit.
Decorated streets: Another of the oldest traditions and origins of Tomar present in the Feast of Trays, are the carpets of paper flowers in the streets of the city. The streets of the historic centre and nowadays a bit of the whole city are decorated with flowers that give colour and joy to the Templar city. These streets are in a healthy competition to see which one is the prettiest.
Butler’s Parade: The origin of the Butler’s Parade” is not exactly known, but it is suspected to have been originally a hymn of plenty. Decorated with necklaces and flower earrings, the oxen parade through the city streets to the sound of rockets, gaiteiros and marching band and accompanied by some knights and some carriages carrying the Butlers and guests.
June/October/November SOCIAL MEDIA WEEKS
programme with Quinta do Falcao & Global Horse Promotion
Join us at QUINTA DO FALCAO in Portugal to get to know the Lusitanos, discover the delicious food, experience Working Equitation, get Portuguese dressage lessons, visit the typical vineyards with a fantastic dinner, take an unforgettable outdoor ride to the river with picnic lunch. Get to know the beautiful Portuguese culture while learning about social media. We will ride, enjoy, laugh and relax.
Dates 2023
28 June – 2 July
8 – 14 October
13 – 18 november
August – KIDS WEEKS
programme with Quinta do Falcao & Global Horse Promotion
WITH YOUR CHILD ON “HORSE HOLIDAY!”
A dream opportunity for horse-mad mums and/or dads! Five days and four nights away together to get to know the Lusitanos, opportunities to ride horses together with your child, ride a Pas de Deux as a team, discover the delicious food, experience Working Equitation, play by the pool with cool Pool Parties every evening, an afternoon of great swimming by the river with picnic.
In between your classes, chill out, swim, play with the animals, shop or watch the rest. It’s a holiday, so nothing must and everything goes! Get to know the beautiful Portuguese culture, while you and your child can enjoy a mini holiday together with the horses. We will ride, enjoy, laugh and relax. This programme is fun for ALL parents. You don’t necessarily have to ride yourself.
Dates 2023
1 – 5 august
22- 26 august
November - GOLEGA HORSE FAIR
programme with Quinta do Falcao
Every November is the Golega Horse Fair where ten days honour the Lusitano. It is one big party, with shows, competitions (Jumping, Dressage, TREC, Horseball, Ladies Saddle and more). Around the arena, the Portuguese parade their Lusitano horses from early morning until well into the night. There are numerous bars and restaurants, stalls selling horse gear and clothes, chestnuts being smoked and the drink Ginja being served. A completely unique horse event and, as far as Horse Pass is concerned, the most beautiful in the world.
In consultation with Quinta do Falcao, Horse Pass makes a special package every year in which you stay at Quinta do Falcao on a full board basis (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and during your stay are taken once to the Golegã Horse Fair, where, at his stables right next to the arena, you get to take off and ride with all the Portuguese on the manga (the riding track around the arena). Before and after the riding, you will be welcome on his private floor on the first floor overlooking the event, and afterwards you will enjoy an unadulterated Portuguese dinner at his restaurant next door. Excludes flights, rental car or pick-up & transfer, travel/cancellation insurance (compulsory), personal expenses and gratuities.
Rua Principal 41
2300-184 Sao Pedro, Tomar
Portugal
Owner – Rui Salvador
quintadofalcao@sapo.pt
(+351) 969 840 017
Pedro Teixeira Farto
(+351) 914 054 009
pedroteixeirafarto@gmail.com
Graça Silva
(+351) 917 552 396
