About the location
This beach side holiday and spa resort with its own excellent equestrian centre in Sardinia is one of the biggest horse riding centres in Europe. It is the perfect setting to indulge in your love of horses and learn a wide range of riding styles, techniques, and explore the stunning area on horseback during guided treks.
The indoor specialist Palacavallo arena can hold up to 1200 spectators and is a great place to improve your riding skills and be amazed by professional riders at special spectator shows, as are the large outdoor grass arena, indoor riding arenas and sand warm up arenas.
The equestrian centre boasts a varied and exciting programme of horse riding lessons and activities that will not only improve your horse riding skills but also enable to experience Sardinian life and take in the spectacular scenery.
Less than a minute walk from the equestrian centre, the 700m² spa retreat boasts a wide range of spa facilities and treatments in a secluded location ensuring tranquillity. The spa retreat has three swimming pools, a specialist hamman and sauna, and many of the spa treatments take inspiration from the sea, which is a short 250 meter walk away, and make full use of the natural resources nearby.
This large beachside resort boasts a total of 315 rooms in 3 different hotels, each decorated in a modern or traditional Sardinian style, and all bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and TVs to ensure comfort during your stay. There is a range of indoor and outdoor bars during the summer offering seasonal live music entertainment and views of the swimming pool or beaches. Breakfast and dinners are served in the large restaurant and there are also additional themed restaurants which you can dine at for an additional supplement.
Enjoy tranquil walks through the forests, visit one of the fascinating nearby archaeological sites or simply relax by one of the swimming pools on a sun lounger in your free time. The resort also offers archery, tennis and bike hire for an additional cost if you’re feeling adventurous!
Set in rural tranquillity on the west coast of Sardinia, this horse riding and spa holiday provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable holiday surrounded by natural beauty.
Features
- Only 50 minutes from Cagliari Elmas airport
- 15 kilometers from the pretty town of Oristano
- Located on the secluded west coast of Sardinia, surrounded by a natural pinewood forest
- Sandy beach only a few minutes’ walk away, perfect for sunbathing or riding along on horse back
- Pink flamingo ponds nearby
- You may be lucky enough to see wild horses, wild boar and pink flamingos in the area
- 315 guest bedrooms at the resort in 3 different comfortable hotels
- All rooms are decorated in either traditional or modern Sardinian style and have a private bathroom, hairdryer, telephone, TV, air-conditioning, minibar
- Safes are either located in bedrooms or in the reception
- Large on-site restaurant and smaller themed restaurants including barbecues, pizzeria, traditional Sardinian cuisine and Mexican
- Indoor and outdoor bars, offering seasonal live music entertainment and views of the swimming pool or beaches
- One of the largest equestrian centres in Europe
- 2 riding arenas, 1 grass outdoor arena and 2 sand warm up arenas
- Specialist ‘Palacavallo’ indoor arena for watching performances by professional riders
- Fully qualified riding instructors
- 700m² spa facility just 250 meters from the sea and less than a minute walk from the equestrian centre
- Spa boasts 3 pools, hamman, sauna and a range of treatments and massages (Spa open weekends only from Apr-1st week of June and Sep-Oct)
- Facilities at the resort include 2 swimming pools, tennis court, archery, table tennis and bike hire (for an extra cost)
- Archaeological sites are easy to reach from the resort
- Kids club on site
- Please note that not all guests at the resort take the riding lessons/go on the treks, some guests are there for the sunshine and resort facilities only
- Free WiFi internet for guest’s use in public areas and hallways of the resort (not available in the bedrooms)
- Car hire is STRONGLY recommended for this holiday, to really explore the area as there is no public transport at the resort