The story of Lusitano horses shapes Vila Galé Collection Alter Real, set within Coudelaria de Alter, regarded as the world’s oldest stud farm to have operated continuously in the same place. On the Tapada do Arneiro estate, meeting spaces sit alongside more intimate event settings: a restored olive press with a wood-fired oven and an enoteca where regional wines and olive oils are regularly tasted. Inevitável serves regional cooking, while the Satsanga spa has a heated indoor pool. A group programme can extend beyond the meeting room with a guided stud farm visit, riding lessons or outings, and a visit to the falconry and its museum. The surrounding estate lends itself to nature activities, with picnics outdoors and evenings beside an outdoor fireplace among the possibilities.