Portugal · HORSES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 12 horse riding worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride along Carrapateira’s beaches, dunes, cliffs, and village paths with a friendly guide on this scenic one-hour Algarve tour.
“It was a lot of fun I felt comfortable with my guide and felt okay with the horses as a beginner.”
Ride through the Algarve countryside near Albufeira with a local guide, lagoon views, well-cared-for horses, and pickup included.
“It was a great experience and well worth the valye for money, the horses were maintained and looked after and our guide was excellent and very articulate and precise with the instructions and attentive while the activity was in progress Would recommend to others who wish to try the same activity”
Ride calm horses from Lisbon through Comporta’s Atlantic forest and dunes to a vast, quiet beach in this scenic small-group tour.
“This experience was amazing, it is the best thing we did in Lisbon, the horses are well trained, the guide is so kind, the photographer took beautiful photos of us we loved it so much, the transportation was sooo comfortable and clean and on time and the driver was very accommodating to us when we needed to stop for some coffee. I would do it again a hundred times. Definitely do itttt”
Ride through pine forests and along Carrapateira Beach at sunset or sunrise, with calm horses, expert guides, and stunning coastal views.
“It was incredible the guide was amazing and the horses went so fast it was such an amazing experience one to never forget and I will definitely be back”
Review of Bordeira Beach horse riding at sunset in the Algarve, with forest trails, dunes, cliffs, beach views, photos, price, and practical tips.
“Do not miss out on this excursion! Nelson was amazing. The horses were all clearly well cared for and well fed (I will not go through with anywhere they don’t take care of their horses). The landscape is beautiful! Myself and another rider who are experienced were able to go for a gallop along the beach , my boyfriend who is very much a novice was able to have a small supervised trot and walk. We will be coming to Portugal again and will for sure be booking this again”
Review of Carrapateira Horse Riding Tour in Algarve: coastal cliffs, dunes, gentle horses, private guiding, price, tips, and practical limits.
“A wonderful walk, stunning scenery and we have been able to jog in the dunes. Super recommended. Our guide Beatrice a charm. Thank you so much for everything.Auto-translated”
Ride horses through Melides dunes, pine woods, and a vast beach, then add regional wine tasting or a barbecue lunch near the lagoon.
“Adorei a experiência do passeio a cavalo e o trajeto também é interessante principalmente quando se passamos junto ao mar. O guia nós nos acompanhou foi excelente, um jovem super simpático, agradeço desde já aos 2 jovens que estavam nesse dia a trabalhar. No entanto, fiquei super decepcionada, pois acrescentei a atividade a degustação de vinhos ( acresce mais 50€) que seria no final da caminhada. Da maneira como é apresentado no site a expectativa seria fazer prova de vinho como vem na discrição da atividade, porém a realidade foi outra, no final da caminhada foi dado um pack de 2 queijos da região, bolachas de água e sal e…”
Explore Albufeira’s local viewpoints, beaches, and lagoon by horseback on a four-hour guided tour with pickup, transport, and flexible booking.
“Fantastic activity! Great guide, really friendly and knowledgable - took us to some lovely view points on the way to the horse riding. The riding centre had lovely horses, was really well organised catering for total beginners and more advanced riders. Beautiful ride in a protected bird nature reserve - highly recommend!”
Ride calm horses from Atlantic forest to Melides Beach, with friendly guides, small groups, trained horses, and sunset views.
“It was an absolute blast, and the guide Johanna was super helpful! We had to reschedule due to bad weather and they were very communicative!”
Trade Lisbon for Setúbal, a ferry to Troia, and guided horseback riding through Comporta’s beaches, dunes, rice fields, and pine woods.
“Amazing experience! Artur (driver) and Maria (horsebackriding guide) were such generous, informative and communicative hosts and guides. We felt so safe and comfortable and loved getting to see the beach and surrounds from such a wild perspective. Extra cool was getting to run the horses and even witness a proposal. Thanks Maria and artur for such a special time!!!”
Watch Lusitano horses train in period costume at Lisbon’s Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, with an audio guide and stable access.
“Wonderful way to spend 2hrs staff are all very pleasant and helpful really enjoyable for those with a love of horses”
Watch Lusitano horses train in Lisbon, visit the royal stables, and see 18th-century equestrian exercises for just $17.
“It was great and really worth the money, it was a long time in the stable and then being able to see them training.”
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