Patio

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Open Now: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Rua da Igreja | Pátio Lodge - Quinta do Moinho, Cedros, Faial Island 9900-341, Portugal

Open today: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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“Fantastic holiday”

I spent a wonderful holiday riding around beautiful Faial Island in six days. I rode two very... read more

Reviewed 8 February 2019

Eveliina1234

“Great trail and a lot of fun”

I did the 3-hours-horse-trail and it was really fun. The guide is nice and knows a lot about the... read more

Reviewed 1 November 2018

rolandb6989

Aachen, Germany

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About

PATIO Horse & Lodge is the Horse-Trail company on the Azores Archipelago. The sustainable PATIO Lodge offers wonderful rides for beginners, returnees and experienced riders. From 1.5 hours Beginner Trail to the Classic Faial Island Trail, in 6 days...more

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Hours Today: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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Rua da Igreja | Pátio Lodge - Quinta do Moinho, Cedros, Faial Island 9900-341, Portugal

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Eveliina1234

Reviewed 8 February 2019

Fantastic holiday

I spent a wonderful holiday riding around beautiful Faial Island in six days. I rode two very different horses, the first one calm and relaxing and the second more energetic and fast, but both equally well trained, nice and fit enough for the long trails...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Eveliina1234

Hey Eveliina1234, what a great feedback. Thank you so much! The whole team enjoyed the time with you and we are happy that you appreciated even Azores winter time as a perfect riding weather. So we and our horses do. Maybe seeing you in future...More

rolandb6989

Aachen, Germany

195

Reviewed 1 November 2018 via mobile

Great trail and a lot of fun

I did the 3-hours-horse-trail and it was really fun. The guide is nice and knows a lot about the island and the horses are well educated and seem to have enjoyed the ride as well. It was great that the trail took place even though...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank rolandb6989

Hi Roland B, great that you enjoyed your Half-Day-Trail at the North Coast of Faial Island. There are only some small restrictions when we don't ride, for example very strong wind. And even if you come alone we will go on a ride with you....More

Go58901306969

Reviewed 31 October 2018 via mobile

Pátio Horse & Lodge

My mom and I did the four day horse trip around Faial Island. We seriously had the most incredible time!!! Everything about it was perfect!! The guides, the scenery, the horses, the weather, the accommodations, EVERYTHING!! I would absolutely recommend the Patio horse lodge to...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Go58901306969

Hi Go58901306969, Yeehaw! What a good feedback! We are very proud to receive that! Thank you so much and have a good time! All the best from Faial Island Anja, Victor & The PÁTIO Team

Gillian O

Oswestry, United Kingdom

145

Reviewed 21 October 2018

Fun experience beautiful landscape.

It was my first ride in years, but the guide makes you feel secure. The landscape was breathtaking too, it made you feel free and relaxed, I would do it again!More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Gillian O

Hi Gillian O, great that you noticed that! We like to give even re-starters or beginners the feeling that a horse trail ride is a great experience. Our intensive training with our horses supports to make these rides most secure! Thank you so much! All...More

Geri A

San Jose, California, United States

Reviewed 11 August 2018 via mobile

Patio Horse back riding in Faial

We had such a great experience at Patio Horse back riding. I had such a great time that I booked a second horse back trail ride. The horses are very well taken cared of, the people especially our guide Diogo was so patience with the...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Geri A

Dear Geri A, thank you very much for your very nice feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the patience of our guides especially with beginners sitting the very first time on a horse. We ourselves still remember how it was when we...More

Brune H

Reviewed 8 August 2018

Great time, nice horse and amazing scenery

I was spending a few days on the Faial island and contacted Patio to join a 1 day advanced trail. As an experienced rider, I greatly appreciated the day : I got a very nice horse, Isaac, true lusitanian, and exceptionnally light in his paces....More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Brune H

Dear Brune, thank you very much for this feedback. The whole team appreciated the time you spent with us. All the best from Mid-Atlantic! Victor

marlies26

Arnhem, The Netherlands

Reviewed 5 August 2018

Beautiful ride

We made a nice 1,5 hrs beginners ride with our family of which 2 were very unexperienced. I appreciated the relaxed way they handled that. No stress at all and that is reflected on the (nice) horses.

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank marlies26

Dear Marlies 26, welcome on our small Island of Faial. The Island with no stress at all! Thank you so much for your charming review! Victor & PÁTIO Team

Tripper1Malaysia

Malaysia

5513

Reviewed 2 June 2018 via mobile

Beautiful horses and wonderful scenery

We took the 3 hour ride, and did a slow amble through the beautiful countryside, and then some trotting. It would have been even nicer if we were proper riders ... All the horses were beautiful and well cared for. We did not stay but...More

Date of experience: May 2018

Thank Tripper1Malaysia

Dear Tripper1Malaysia, don't worry when you are a beginner, re-starter or not so experienced. The PÁTIO team loves to adapt easily to all levels of horse-lovers. We have horses for all levels. Great that you felt well cared! Hope to see you again and then...More

knerrant

Vienna, Austria

6240

Reviewed 27 May 2018

Patio

We were spending some time on the island and decided to take a beginner 1,5h horse tour with Patio. We have never rode before, so it was new and thrilling for us. However, everything was perfectly organized, we felt us comfortable and really enjoyed the...More

Date of experience: May 2018

Thank knerrant

Dear Knerrant, thank you very much for your review. You have chosen really a perfect combination: A nice beginner ride and afterwards some delicious food. Great that you enjoyed! All the best, long-lasting memories and hope to see you again! Victor

leah642

Ridgefield, Connecticut

124

Reviewed 15 April 2018

Beautiful ride in pastoral setting

We were on Faial for five days and were looking for something to do with kids other than hiking. Decided on the horseback riding and were not disappointed. Really beautiful horses, amazing setting with the ocean views and cows grazing by the road sides. The...More

Date of experience: April 2018

Thank leah642

Dear leath642, you summarise perfect what PÁTIO Horse & Lodge want to offer. Professional and safe horse trails. Always with fun and a touch of adventure. Might be with beginner or advanced, we always try to suit to the personal level of the rider. Great...More

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epsWoonsocketR_I_

I live in Norte Pequeno in the Canada das Adegas and we see your horses go by sometimes, I call once to find out what trill you guys do that comes thru my house but the person did not know the answer can somebody give me more information? Also I notice your horse carrier truck parked on Ministério.

13 September 2018|

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Dear epsWoonso... i think we phoned today and clarified your questions. If there are anymore five us a call and we love to help. Waiting for your final booking! Victor & The PÁTIO Team

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