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Marvão Horses:
The Dolmen Trail through two countries
The Dolmen Trail through two countries
Enjoy an exciting international horse riding trail, galloping along smugglers’ paths, through granite landscapes and past 6,000-year-old dolmens.
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Set off on an exciting horse-riding adventure designed particularly for experienced and adventurous riders who are in excellent physical shape.
This spectacular a six-hour horse ride will enable you to cross international borders via historic smugglers’ trails.
The journey begins in the Portuguese town of Santo António das Areias towards Galegos, then continuing along little-travelled roads towards Spain until reaching San Pedro de los Majarretes, where you will discover a unique convent and a curious testament carved in stone. Along the route through beautiful pastures and rocky slopes, will feature a 16th-century aqueduct and the impressive waterfall at the La Negra Mill and two dolmens with more than 6,000 years old.
The experience includes a a delightful picnic in the countryside and the return journey across rivers and granite mountain ranges.
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Santo António das Areias, Portugal
Tajo-Tejo International Transboundary Biosphere Reserve
Tajo-Tejo International Transboundary Biosphere Reserve
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