Once upon a Day

First, go horseback riding. Then, enjoy a massage. With a view.

Enjoy a 90-minute horseback ride in the Serra da Arrábida, followed by an hour at the spa at Casa Palmela, one of the ”small luxury hotels of the world,” which also features a restaurant. Since everything is already too expensive on that day anyway, you can book a dinner with wines from their own estate in advance.

In addition, there are activities ranging from the mentioned horseback riding to visiting an oyster farm, diving, or cheese tasting. You can ride a bike or kayak, and if you’re up for it, even go by yacht. The project originates from the surroundings of Casa Palmela, a luxury hotel offering full-service from start to finish — and it works. It might be cheaper if you put a bit more effort into planning yourself. The good thing is they offer complete packages, so no one goes hungry on the bike tour. Just take a look; there are some wonderful things available.