Barroca d'Alva
Arguably Portugal's No. 1 Eventing Location, the property is steeped in history and culture and boasts some of the best cross country ground in Europe, presenting an almost "All Weather" surface throughout the year. Well-known in the international eventing community for it's February/March international 4* event, Barroca is one of the eventing world's hidden gem's..
Check out Irish eventing's video on Barroca International Horse Trials 2020 to get a taste of what's to come.
Check out Irish eventing's video on Barroca International Horse Trials 2020 to get a taste of what's to come.
On site facilities include sand arenas for show jumping and dressage, grass arenas for dressage and general flatwork, stabling, a cross country training area, and the usual sanitary facilities. There is a home-food style restuarant, the (in)famous Barroca Saloon for drinks and a general good time and plenty of amenities within 10-15 mins drive.
Just 20 minutes from Lisbon, it also provides plenty of off-site entertainment as a location. Lisbon is one of Europe's premier city-break destinations with countless restaurants, bars, museums, theatres and other entertainment right on the doorstep of this prestigious location. Check out the food and entertainment and where to stay pages of this website for more ideas.
This video of the 2020 4*L gives you an idea of the fabulous ground and weather (in February/March which is similar to November/December) that we have to offer.
This video of the 2020 4*L gives you an idea of the fabulous ground and weather (in February/March which is similar to November/December) that we have to offer.
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