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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“Great experience - Lusitano trail”

We had an amazing time at Patio Lodge during our horse riding activity. It was my first time riding... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Josie G

Montreal, Canada

“Beautiful place and wonderful people”

Had a great stay over Easter break at this wonderful lodge. Rooms are lovely and absolutely... read more

Reviewed 5 June 2019

Londonmum1

London, United Kingdom

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“amazing scenery”(2 reviews)

“faial island”(5 reviews)

“horse riding”(7 reviews)

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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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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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Josie G

Montreal, Canada

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great experience - Lusitano trail

We had an amazing time at Patio Lodge during our horse riding activity. It was my first time riding a horse and the team at Patio was very experienced, professional, nice and helpful. We had a great time in the beginner trail. I highly recommend...More

Date of experience: July 2019

Thank Josie G

Dear Josie G, thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to welcome you and we are looking forward to meeting you again in the next future. Greetings from Faial! Caterina & Pátio Team

sirpahann

Reviewed 13 June 2019 via mobile

Great Trail In Azores

We really enjoyed our 6 days horse trail in wonderful island of Faial. Horses were nice. Guides were professional. The route was well planned and very beautyful. I really enjoyed my holiday and feel very relaxed after.

Date of experience: June 2019

Thank sirpahann

Dear Sirpahann, indeed, riding a horse through the beautiful Faial countryside is an amazing experience and we are very pleased that you enjoyed it. We will be glad to welcome you again! All the best. Caterina & Pátio Team

Londonmum1

London, United Kingdom

116

Reviewed 5 June 2019

Beautiful place and wonderful people

Had a great stay over Easter break at this wonderful lodge. Rooms are lovely and absolutely spotless. The dinner is a nice option and the food and local wine were all great. I can’t say enough about the riding and guides - the trails along...More

Date of experience: April 2019

Thank Londonmum1

Dear Londonmum1, thank you so much for you kind words. Patio staff is very happy to know that you spent such a nice time with us. We hope to welcome you again during your next trip to Faial. All the best! Caterina & Pátio Team

13Laura13

Reviewed 23 April 2019

Wonderful six days riding on Faial

Victor and the staff at Patio do everything possible to make sure everybody is having their ideal vacation, from making arrangements for side trips to ensuring good matches of horses and riders. The wonderful chef also went out of her way to make sure I...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank 13Laura13

Thank you very much for your detailed explication of our Trail, the horses and food.....thanks for beeing our guest! PATIO Team

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

206

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

1 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

Julestox

Oswestry, United Kingdom

155

Reviewed 20 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 Julestox

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

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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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