PRE-OPENING · AROUCA, PORTUGAL
Where international show jumping meets the Arouca Geopark
We are still building. The competitions have already begun.
NEXT EVENT
TANGANHO · 4, 5 and 6 December
Theatre with horses, actors and dancers · Tickets on Ticketline
2023
first competition at QEC
200+
horse-and-rider pairs per show
€224k
in prize money at the Spring Tour 2026
3
FEI international shows
WHAT'S ON
December at QEC
Horse theatre for the whole family and the Winter Tour: two weeks of international indoor show jumping.
THEATRE · FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS
Tickets on sale
TANGANHO
4, 5 and 6 December · Ages 6+ · 80 min
The true story of José Tanganho, winner of the first Tour of Portugal on Horseback (1925), with actors, dancers and horses.
Tickets on Ticketline
SHOW JUMPING · FEI · INDOOR
Stable pre-booking open
Winter Tour 2026
Two weeks of international show jumping in the indoor arena. One stable pre-booking, for one week or both.
WEEK 1
CSI3* · 11, 12 and 13 Dec
WEEK 2
CSI2* · 18, 19 and 20 Dec
Free entry for spectators
IT HAS ALREADY HAPPENED HERE
Before opening our doors
Since 2023: national and international shows, horse theatre and the Portuguese Horseball Cup.
SEP 2026
Portuguese Horseball Cup
Horseball's debut at QEC, with a food court and free entry.
APR–MAY 2026
Spring Tour CSI2* + CSI3*
Two international weeks and €224,000 in prize money. The 1.50 m Grand Prix was won by Armando Trapote (ESP).
DEC 2025
O Cavaleiro da Dinamarca (The Knight of Denmark)
Sophia de Mello Breyner's Christmas tale, on horseback. Three sold-out days.
DEC 2025
First indoor competition
The indoor arena hosts its first competition, with a Christmas atmosphere.
MAY 2025
Portugal Horse Tour CSI2*
First leg of the circuit, opened by the GNR Mounted Band. More than 200 combinations.
Photo: @portugalhorsetour
MAY 2024
First international show
The Portugal Horse Tour kicks off in Arouca, with riders from seven countries.
Photo: @portugalhorsetour
THE VENUE
Built for those who compete and stay
An equestrian centre approved for international competition, with luxury apartments designed for riders and teams, and stables for short or extended stays.
Arenas
FEI approved · indoor arena under construction
Stables and livery
For competitions and extended stays
Luxury apartments
Under construction
Food and drink
On site during competitions
THE BUILD, OCTOBER 2026
Façade and porches
Lounge overlooking the arena
Indoor arena under construction
Gallery over the hillside
VISIT
Come and see
Where
Rua dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Arouca, 159 · Arouca, Portugal
Entry
Free at show jumping competitions. Some shows are ticketed: check each event.
Stay a few more days
The Paiva Walkways, the 516 Arouca bridge and the Arouca Geopark are minutes away.
Be the first to know
About the venue opening and upcoming competitions.
reservations@quintasequestriancenter.com · @quintasequestriancenter