Agenda
What’s happening at the monuments? Discover the experiences waiting for you.
Available Experiences
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Carriage Rides
To the sound of Klopp, an Ardennes horse, enjoy an unforgettable ride through the natural heritage of the Sintra Hills — a calm and distinctive way to experience Park of Pena.
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Capacity: max. 5 people (for a private ride, book the full capacity)
- Meeting point / start: inside Park of Pena (recommended entry via Valley of Lakes, near Little Birds Fountain)
- Tickets online only; Park entry ticket is required in addition to the ride
Horse and Pony Rides
Two ways to experience Pena Park to the rhythm of hoofbeats: pony rides for children and horse rides for those who want to explore D. Fernando II’s landscape.
- Duration: 20 minutes (pony rides) and 30 minutes (horse rides)
- Capacity for horse rides: 1 horse per person, up to a maximum of 3 people
- Meeting point: Stables of the Park of Pena
- Tickets: Online only; the price of the ride is in addition to the entrance ticket to the Park of Pena.
Mornings of Equestrian Art
Watch the morning training of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, rooted in the traditions of the Portuguese court of the 18th century. A rare chance to admire the beauty of purebred Lusitano horses.
- Mondays to Fridays
- Location: Picadeiro Henrique Calado; Páteo da Nora (Calçada da Ajuda, Lisbon)
- Páteo da Nora: 11:00–12:00
- Riding Ring: 12:00–13:00
Marialva Tradition: Training the Horse at the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art
A training day focused on the process of training an Alter horse — from selection, handling and early training at the Alter Stud Farm to the highest level at the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art.
- Location: National Palace of Queluz and Henrique Calado Riding Ring in Belém, Lisbon
- Date: May 23, 2026
- Time: 9am – 6:30pm
- Language: Portuguese
No Paço Real de Sintra com Tiago Viúla de Faria: Um (es)paço para folgar, caçar, colher e comer
What was life like in the Palace of Sintra over the centuries? Let’s take a journey back in time to the Middle Ages to find out.
- Location: National Palace of Sintra
- Date: May 28, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Duration: 2h
Family equestrian event: “Gentil”
A performance designed for families with children, presenting in an educational way the evolution of equestrianism in Portugal — with demonstrations of Portuguese Equestrian Art.
- Location: Henrique Calado Riding Ring
- Dates: 30/05/2026 and 19/12/2026
- Time: 12:00 pm
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Extra: behind-the-scenes at the Nora Patio from 11:00 am
Reptiles and Other Fauna of the Serra de Sintra
Discover the fascinating world of reptiles in the Serra de Sintra, a unique outdoor experience, perfect for curious minds of all ages who want to connect with nature and uncover the secrets of the mountain’s wildlife.
- Location: Quintinha e Tapada de Monserrate
- Date: May 31, 2026
- Time: 09:00
- Duration: 3h
At the Royal Palace of Queluz with Aline Hall de Beuvink: the paths of opera
Discover the music that enchanted the Royal Family in the 18th century and explore the spaces of the Palace of Queluz associated with grand opera performances, while helping to reforest the Sintra Cultural Landscape.
- Location: National Palace of Queluz
- Date: June 24, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Duration: 2h
Portuguese School of Equestrian Art Galas
An unforgettable show recreating the atmosphere of the 18th-century Portuguese court, with Portuguese Equestrian Art performed to period music, a true journey back in time.
- Location: Henrique Calado Riding Ring (Calçada da Ajuda, Lisbon)
- Next date: 24 June 2026
- Time: 9:30 pm (Nora Patio visit: 8:30 pm)
- Airs Above the Ground; Court Games (equestrian exercises)
- Follow along via “Arte Equestre” app / digital brochure
The horse under observation: drawing, movement and Portuguese equestrian art
A horse observation drawing workshop combining historical context, movement analysis and live practice. An exercise in attention, precision and sensitivity of gesture, in a unique setting.
- Location: Henrique Calado Riding Ring
- Date: July 11, 2026
- Time: 9am – 6pm
- Language: Portuguese and English
Basic principles of equine biomechanics and training
Workshop in partnership with the Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária da Universidade de Lisboa, exploring how biomechanics and nutrition can influence the practice of equestrianism.
- Location: National Palace of Queluz and Henrique Calado Riding Ring
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Time: 9am – 6:15pm
- Language: Portuguese
Breeding and Selecting the Lusitano Horse for Equestrian Art and Dressage
A training day focused on the Purebred Lusitano, in partnership with APSL, covering breeding, handling and training — bringing together methods and know-how.
- Location: National Palace of Queluz and Henrique Calado Riding Ring
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Time: 9am – 6:30pm
- Language: Portuguese