# Quinta Paraíso Alto — Full site content > Factual content from qpahorseriding.com. Quinta Paraíso Alto (QPA Horse Riding Centre) is a family-run riding centre in Bensafrim, near Lagos, Algarve, Portugal (est. 1992). **Website:** https://qpahorseriding.com **Short index:** https://qpahorseriding.com/llms.txt --- ## Business facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Name | Quinta Paraíso Alto | | Also known as | QPA Horse Riding Centre, QPA | | Type | Approved riding school and trekking centre | | Established | 1992 | | Location | Quinta do Paraíso Alto, Bensafrim, 8600, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal | | Coordinates | 37.1586, -8.7278 | | Distance from Lagos | ~10 minutes by car | | Distance from Portimão | ~25 minutes by car | | Phone | +351 282 687 596 | | WhatsApp | +351 912 351 114 | | Email | qpahorseriding@gmail.com | | Booking | https://qpahorseriding.com/contact | | Hours | Daily 09:00–18:00 | | Languages | English and Portuguese | | Rating | 4.8/5 on Google (200+ reviews) | | Horses | 20+ horses, from school ponies to competition horses | | Group size | Maximum 4 riders per guide | | Included | ABRS-certified helmets, full insurance, bilingual guides | | Payment | Cash, credit card | --- ## Pricing (2026) | Activity | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | 1-hour countryside ride | 40€ / person | All levels; beginners welcome | | 2-hour countryside ride | 70€ / person | Some riding experience recommended | | Restaurant ride | 150€ / person | ~3 hours; lunch included | | Extra hour on rides | 30€ / person | Per person, when extending | | Normal lesson | 30€ / person | 30 min session | | Jumping lesson | 50€ / person | With experienced instructors | | Pony ride | 20€ / child | Young children; handler walks alongside | | Liveries | On request | Contact for availability | --- ## Countryside rides Explore the Algarve countryside on horseback with guided trail rides through valleys, cork oak forests, and hills. ### 1 Hour Ride — 40€ / person Suitable for all levels. Beginners walk through the valley on quiet school horses; experienced riders can canter up to the windmill. Includes ABRS-certified helmet, bilingual guide, full insurance. Max 4 people. ### 2 Hour Ride — 70€ / person Ride through valleys, rivers and hills among cork trees, pine forests and eucalyptus tracks. Some riding experience recommended. Max 4 people. Extra hours 30€/person. ### Restaurant Ride — 150€ / person A longer ride (~3 hours) through the countryside ending with lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant. Booking essential. ### Other activities - Photoshoots on horseback - Private events and celebrations - Riding lessons and jumping lessons - Pony rides for young children - Livery and competition training --- ## Riding lessons - **Normal lesson (30€):** Horsemanship basics in a safe environment. 30 min session. All ages and levels. Helmet provided. - **Jumping lesson (50€):** With experienced instructors. Competition horses train and compete at national level. - **Lesson packs:** Available on request for regular riders. --- ## Pony rides For young children's first experience with horses. Calm ponies with handlers walking alongside. 20€ per child. Helmet and insurance included. Countryside trail rides are for children aged 8+. Younger children can book pony rides. --- ## About QPA Established riding school and trekking centre since 1992. Home to more than 20 horses, from school ponies to competition horses. Saturday Pony Club for younger riders. Safety: ABRS-standard helmets supplied; boots and chaps available if needed. Comprehensive insurance for all riders. Guides speak Portuguese and English. ### Horse welfare - Horses matched to rider ability - Regular rest days; max 4 riders per guide - Regular vet, farrier, and dental care - Daily paddock turnout, clean water, balanced diet - Some horses are rescues with permanent homes at QPA - Approved riding centre following recognised safety and welfare standards --- ## Location and directions **Address:** Quinta do Paraíso Alto, Bensafrim, 8600, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal - **From Lagos (~10 min):** N120 towards Bensafrim. Signposted from the village. - **From Portimão (~25 min):** A22/IC4 towards Lagos, then N120 towards Bensafrim. - **From Faro airport (~1 h):** A22 west towards Lagos, then N120 to Bensafrim. Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=QPA+Horse+Riding+Centre+Bensafrim+Lagos+Portugal --- ## Visitor guide ### What to wear - Long trousers, jeans or riding leggings - Closed-toe shoes or boots with small heel - Light layer; sunscreen ### Avoid - Shorts and sandals - Loose scarves or dangling jewellery - Large backpacks on the ride ### Provided on rides - ABRS-certified helmets (included) - Riding boots and chaps on request - Full insurance ### On the day 1. Arrive 15 minutes early for parking and helmet fitting 2. Meet your horse and bilingual guide 3. Beginners walk; experienced riders may trot/canter where terrain allows 4. Cork oak forests, valleys, hilltop views 5. Photos during breaks — ask guide before using phone while mounted --- ## Booking Book in advance during peak season. - **Online:** https://qpahorseriding.com/contact - **Phone:** +351 282 687 596 - **Email:** qpahorseriding@gmail.com - **WhatsApp:** +351 912 351 114 --- ## Page URLs - EN home: https://qpahorseriding.com/ - EN countryside rides: https://qpahorseriding.com/countryside-rides - EN visitor guide: https://qpahorseriding.com/countryside-rides/guide - EN lessons: https://qpahorseriding.com/lessons - EN pony rides: https://qpahorseriding.com/pony-rides - EN about: https://qpahorseriding.com/about - EN reviews: https://qpahorseriding.com/reviews - EN location: https://qpahorseriding.com/location - EN contact: https://qpahorseriding.com/contact - PT home: https://qpahorseriding.com/pt/ - PT passeios: https://qpahorseriding.com/pt/countryside-rides - PT contacto: https://qpahorseriding.com/pt/contact