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Avis QUINTA DA TERÇA Livramento
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5/5
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Les meilleurs à Livramento et autour
RESTAURANTE DA ASSOCIAÇ...
Restaurant de viandes - €€
3.8/5
Rabo De Peixe - Açores
CALDEIRAS & VULCÕES
Cuisine régionale - €€
4.4/5
Furnas - Açores
ALABOTE
Restaurant panoramique - €€
3.9/5
Ribeira Grande - Açores
RESTAURANT SUPERPRATO
Restaurant fruits de mer - Poissons - €
4.0/5
Ponta Delgada - Açores
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The horses are all beautifully taken care of at the farm and were excellent for our family’s intermediate riding abilities.
Can’t say enough good things about this place! Highly recommend as a half day adventure on Sao Miguel, it was one of the highlights of our trip.
Quinta da Terca is safe, kind to the horses (and animals in general, they have adorable rescue dogs), and the staff is observant, compassionate, and otherwise incredible.
You simply must go!
Full story:
I emailed Christina about a full-day ride last minute because my hotel recommended their tours. There was space for me to join, but I took some wrong turns (there are a lot of roundabouts on the island) on the way there, and I arrived late. Even though they were waiting for me, they did not make me feel rushed. They thoroughly checked to ensure I was comfortable and safe riding on the horse. Unfortunately, I hadn’t ridden a horse in a long time and REALLY overestimated my own abilities, so at that point, we decided it was best if I didn’t go forward with the full-day ride. Even though I was late and wrong about my working experience level, Quinta de Terca was remarkably accommodating and kind about the situation and told me that I could go on a shorter ride around the area with Bruno, and let me choose between a 1, 2, or 3-hour ride.
As a solo female traveler, I usually would avoid an extended tour with one male guide, but I felt safe and went ahead and did a 3-hour ride with Bruno—an AMAZING guide. He is knowledgeable and observant. He can tell you so much about the local plants and could quickly tell how comfortable I was while walking/trotting/galloping on the horse. He checked in often to ensure I was always comfortable and safe. Once, he even double-checked to see if when I said I was doing “great,” I meant emotionally or physically on the horse. He cared so much about my experience.
Then, at the end of the ride, I realized that I had failed to secure my passport holder, which I was using as my only wallet, and had lost it during the ride. This was a big deal because it had all my cards and cash, and I was staying on the island alone. None of my friends or family were even on the same continent, let alone the same country as me, so losing this put me in an immediate emergency situation.
Bruno, Christina, and the other Quinta da Terca staff were, once again, incredibly kind about my own MASSIVE mistake. FAR BEYOND that, they actually spent hours helping me look for it, charge my phone, call multiple police stations to ask if it had been turned in (because I don’t speak any Portuguese), and ensure I safely returned to where I was staying that night.
They were all unbelievably kind and patient with me and never made me feel like a burden, even though I was constantly making SIGNIFICANT mistakes that took up their time. I cannot imagine how difficult my situation must've been for them. My mom was worried and called Christina multiple times, and still the Quinta da Terca team was concerned about making ME feel better. At one point, Christina even told me to go cuddle with the horses for my nerves, and later, Bruno told me about his experience solo traveling and how he lost his phone on a ride once.
There really isn’t enough room to write about what an incredible place this is and how excellent the Quinta da Terca team is. I am blessed to have met them. Please go, and when you do, make sure you have pockets that zip up!
I recently had the most incredible week-long horseback riding experience. Charming hosts, exceptional food, and a genuine paradise.
The horseback riding excursions were nothing short of breathtaking, offering a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility. The well-trained horses added an extra layer of joy to the entire journey. Each ride felt like a dream, exploring picturesque landscapes that seemed straight out of a storybook.
Culinary delights were a highlight - fresh, local, and masterfully crafted.
The accommodations were cozy and comfortable, providing a perfect retreat after a day of exploration. Waking up surrounded by nature's beauty was a gift in itself. It truly felt like a little piece of paradise.
Thank you to the hosts for creating such a magical experience. I left with a heart full of gratitude and memories that will last a lifetime. I can't wait to return to this paradise!
Camille Colin
Die zweistündige Tour über die Insel war ein Traum. Uns wurden zwei Pferde zugeteilt, die zu unserem Können genau gepasst haben und unser Reitlehrer Bruno war super nett. Er hat uns gleichzeitig viel über die Natur erzählt, wodurch wir einiges über die Insel lernen durften. Auch wenn man vorher nie auf einem Pferd saß, ist diese Tour zu empfehlen, da auf dich geachtet wird und deine Kondition nicht überstrapaziert wird.
Zu der Tour: wir kamen an der Quinta an und haben die Pferde bereits fertig gesattelt vorgefunden. Bruno war uns behilflich beim einstellen der Steigbügel sowie beim richtigen Auf- und Absitzen im Falle des Anfängers. Danach ging es zwei Stunden durch die Natur mit einem kleinen Vortrag unter Pflanzen und die Azoreaner.
Alles in allem eine super schöne Erfahrung und für alle Stufen geeignet.
Then the horse riding. You can book this even if you’re not staying with them, and it’s equally a fantastic experience. They have lots of trails to choose from. A very professionally managed operation, and everyone that works there takes pride in what they do with tremendous compassion for the horses. The days are always well managed and they ensure that whether you’re a beginner or advanced, you’re paired with the right guides and groups so everyone has the fullest experience.
Lastly, the lessons - if you’re looking to learn to ride, dip your toe in or for experienced riders to continue to hone your skill set, their instructor Manuel was really a special person to work with. He was very patient and what shines through is his instincts working with the horses and teaching the guests. I ended the week feeling more confident and excited to continue to learn.
A big thank you to Christina and the team at Quinta da Terca - I can’t wait to return.
Das Essen ist hervorragend, reichlich und sehr abwechslungsreich.
Gastgeber und Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ich habe mich zu jeder Zeit gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Individuelle Wünsche werden immer berücksichtigt.
Besonders beeindruckt bin ich von den tierischen Bewohnern der Quinta. Die Pferde sind sehr gepflegt, haben ein angenehmes Temperament und sind äußerst Menschen bezogen. Die Hunde und Katzen sind zutraulich und verschmust.
Die angebotenen Reittouren waren allesamt prima. Landschaftlich sehr unterschiedlich und mit wunderschönen Eindrücken.
Ich hatte eine tolle Woche und kann die Quinta da Terca nur wärmstens empfehlen.
Für Reiter und Naturliebhaber eine absolute Topadresse.
Heidi y Carlos :)