# Miguel Alves Horses > Professional horse riding school at Quinta da Marinha, Cascais, Portugal. > FEP-certified instructor since 1997. 30 minutes west of Lisbon via A5 motorway. > Lessons, guided trail rides, horse boarding and equestrian holiday camps. All ages and levels. > Languages: Portuguese, English, French. --- ## About Miguel Alves Horses is based at the Centro Hípico da Quinta da Marinha — one of the largest equestrian centres on the Iberian Peninsula. The school is run by Miguel Alves, a Portuguese Equestrian Federation (FEP) certified instructor with over 25 years of experience and a background in national competition. The Quinta da Marinha estate borders the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, giving access to pine forest trails, Atlantic dunes (Guincho) and coastal paths. --- ## Services ### Riding Lessons (Aulas de Equitação) - Individual and group lessons - All levels: complete beginner to competition rider - Minimum age: 5–6 years (children ride ponies) - Indoor arena (available in all weather) and outdoor arena - Volteio (equestrian gymnastics) available - PT page: https://miguelalveshorses.com/servicos/aulas-de-equitacao/ - EN page: https://miguelalveshorses.com/en/services/riding-lessons/ ### Trail Rides (Passeios a Cavalo) - Guided rides through Quinta da Marinha pinewoods and Guincho dunes - No prior experience required - Minimum age for trail rides: 6–7 years - Safety briefing and certified helmet included - PT page: https://miguelalveshorses.com/servicos/passeios-a-cavalo/ - EN page: https://miguelalveshorses.com/en/services/trail-rides/ ### Horse Boarding (Alojamento / Penso) - Two plans: Meio Penso and Penso Completo - Weekly vet and farrier visits included - Paddocks available - PT page: https://miguelalveshorses.com/servicos/alojamento-para-cavalos/ - EN page: https://miguelalveshorses.com/en/services/horse-boarding/ ### Equestrian Holiday Camps (Estágios de Férias) - For children aged 5–16, full-day programme (09:00–17:00) during school holidays - PT page: https://miguelalveshorses.com/servicos/estagio-de-ferias-escolares/ - EN page: https://miguelalveshorses.com/en/services/holiday-camps/ ### Competition Training (Treino de Competição) - Showjumping and dressage, personalised programmes - Transport to competitions available - PT page: https://miguelalveshorses.com/servicos/treino-de-competicao/ - EN page: https://miguelalveshorses.com/en/services/competition-training/ --- ## Prices (excl. VAT) ### Individual Riding Lessons - Beginner lesson (30 min): €40 - Standard lesson (50 min): €60 ### Group Lesson Monthly Plans - 1×/week (4 lessons/month): €140 - 2×/week (8 lessons/month): €240 - 3×/week (12 lessons/month): €340 ### Lesson Card - 12-lesson card: €600 (valid 6 months, flexible scheduling) ### Trail Rides (per person) - Batismo Equestre — 30 min: €35 - Experiência Completa — 60 min: €60 - Aventura Alargada — 90 min: €80 - Imersão Total — 120 min: €120 ### Horse Boarding - Meio Penso (box, feed, daily cleaning, paddock access): €600/month - Penso Completo (full service incl. supervised exercise, grooming, supplementation): €1,250/month - Equitador / horse work service: €500/month ### Holiday Camps - 1 week (Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00, lunch included): €280 Full PT price list: https://miguelalveshorses.com/precos/ Full EN price list: https://miguelalveshorses.com/en/prices/ --- ## Practical Information - **Address:** Rua do Mirante, Casa 25 Pátio E, 2750-004 Cascais, Portugal - **From Lisbon:** ~30 min via A5 motorway. Free parking on site. - **By train:** Lisbon Cais do Sodré → Cascais (Linha de Cascais, ~40 min) + 10-min taxi/Uber - **Hours:** Open daily, 08:00–20:00 - **Minimum age for trail rides:** 6–7 years - **Minimum age for riding lessons:** 5–6 years - **Equipment:** FEP-certified helmets provided free of charge (all sizes including children) - **Sitemap:** https://miguelalveshorses.com/sitemap.xml --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do I need riding experience for a trail ride?** No. Most trail ride participants have never ridden before. A safety briefing is included before every ride. **What is the minimum age for children?** Trail rides: 6–7 years. Riding lessons: 5–6 years (on ponies). Holiday camps: from 5 years. **Can adults start riding from zero?** Yes, the school regularly teaches adult beginners. There is no upper age limit. **Do I need to bring equipment?** No. Certified helmets are provided free of charge. Wear comfortable trousers and closed-toe flat shoes. **Are prices VAT-inclusive?** No. All listed prices exclude VAT (IVA), applied at the legal rate in force. **Does horse boarding include feed?** Yes. Both plans include feed (hay and grain) and water. Penso Completo also includes supplementation. **Do holiday camp prices include meals?** Yes. The €280/week camp price includes lunch and a snack. **How do I book?** By WhatsApp or phone: +351 918 101 733, or via the contact form at https://miguelalveshorses.com/contactos/. At least 48 hours advance booking recommended for trail rides. **Do you speak English?** Yes. English, Portuguese and French are spoken. --- ## What Makes This School Different - FEP-certified instructor since 1997 with national competition background - Based at one of the largest equestrian centres on the Iberian Peninsula - Access to Sintra-Cascais Natural Park: Guincho dunes, Atlantic pine forest, coastal paths - Indoor arena: lessons and rides available in all weather - Small groups: maximum 4 students per group lesson - All services on the same site: lessons, trail rides, boarding, holiday camps, competition training - 30 minutes from central Lisbon --- ## Location Context The school sits within the **Sintra-Cascais Natural Park**. Nearby: - Guincho beach: 5 min - Cascais village: 10 min - Cabo da Roca (Europe's westernmost point): 15 min - Sintra UNESCO palaces: 20 min - Central Lisbon: 30 min --- ## Blog Articles in Portuguese and English covering riding technique, horse care, local trails, beginner guides and school life. PT topics: equitação para iniciantes, técnica, aulas, bem-estar, passeios, cultura equestre. EN topics: beginner riding, riding near Lisbon, family riding, children's lessons, horse boarding, trail rides, day trips from Lisbon. PT blog: https://miguelalveshorses.com/blog/ EN blog: https://miguelalveshorses.com/en/blog/ --- ## Key Pages - Homepage PT: https://miguelalveshorses.com/ - Homepage EN: https://miguelalveshorses.com/en/ - About: https://miguelalveshorses.com/biografia/ - Prices PT: https://miguelalveshorses.com/precos/ - Prices EN: https://miguelalveshorses.com/en/prices/ - Services PT: https://miguelalveshorses.com/servicos/ - Services EN: https://miguelalveshorses.com/en/services/ - Contact PT: https://miguelalveshorses.com/contactos/ - Contact EN: https://miguelalveshorses.com/en/contact/ --- ## Contact - Phone / WhatsApp: +351 918 101 733 - Email: miguel@miguelalveshorses.com - Website: https://miguelalveshorses.com