Beach Horse Riding in Greece: 15 to Book

1.Horse Riding Trip to Black Sandy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,308 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $100Our pick

Ride from the Efippos center through the fields near Vlichada to Santorini’s volcanic black-sand beach. Manos, Barbara, Alex, and their team provide beginner-friendly instruction, calm horses, water, and time for beach photos. Groups are limited to six.

“Every holiday we take we try to do something that we probably wouldn’t do at home,and this was one of those unforgettable experiences!manos and Barbara were brilliant hosts we had a good laugh and they made us feel totally at ease especially as I had never ridden a horse before. The sunset ride was amazing and the horses were so well behaved even though mine was a little greedy 🙂if your reading this and looking for something to book,book this you,won’t regret it!!hope to do it again when we come back to wonderful Santorini! Big thanks to Barbara and Frankie dettori 😉”

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2.Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Ride from the Efippos stable near Vlychada through Santorini’s volcanic south to black-sand Eros Beach. Barbara, Manos, Alex, and their team provide riding instruction, calm horses, helmets, half-chaps, water, and photos taken on your device. Beginners are welcome, but the ride is a leisurely stroll rather than a fast gallop.

“I would definitely recommend this experience! Not only was it absolutely beautiful and incredibly fun, but the guides were stellar as well. So kind and nice, and they took amazing photos!”

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3.Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 477 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

Join Roloas Riding Horse Santorini for a one-hour guided ride from Akrotiri to Vlychada Beach. Guides including Thanasis, Minas, Giota, and Raffaela help beginners feel safe, lead horses along vineyard and lava-rock trails, and stop for beach photos. Hotel transfers cost extra.

“The most amazing crew of people working in this beautiful place. The horses were calm, well-taken care of and well-trained. They gave us fresh water, sweets and clear instructions beforehand. Afterwards, we were given home-made wine, which was amazing. 100% recommend this experience and would do it again. Was extraordinary, thank you! Also, The guides take AMAZING photos xD”

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4.Rhodes: Seaside Horseback Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 300 reviews · 1 hour · from $94

Ride from NiVa Horse Ranch to the east-coast beach in a small group of no more than six. Calm horses, simple instruction, English, Greek, or Italian guides, bottled water, and digital photos are included. The slow one-hour route suits first-time riders.

“A beautiful little walk ride to an incredible view of the sunset Nena was an excellent guide you'll be in good hands I promise you that”

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5.Kos: Horse Riding Experience on the Beach with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

You’ll ride through the Tigaki area, around a salt lake and along a sandy beach with an English-speaking instructor. The small group, capped at five participants, suits first-time riders and experienced guests. Expect horse-matching, safety guidance, photo stops, sea views, and hotel pickup from selected Kos areas.

“We had such a fantastic trip and so worth the money we paid ! Excellent guides and the horses are beautiful and well looked after and loved ! We were out on the horses for a good hour and half and it was such a lovely trek . We saw the salt lakes and along the beach . The transfer was literally just a 5 minute private transfer ride from our hotel in Tigaki. I was a very nervous beginner and after this would definitely do this again and recommend to all ! I felt safe and the guides were so considerate and reassuring . What’s really good is that…”

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6.Horseback Riding on the Black Sandy Eros Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 211 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $117

Ride from the Vlychada area through volcanic canyons and dusty trails to Eros Beach. You’ll get a short lesson, helmet, saddle bag, water, and guide-taken phone photos. The pace suits beginners, with sunset departures available when offered.

“I really enjoyed myself. The guides provided clear safety instructions beforehand to ensure all the riders were comfortable and paired them appropriately. The ride was unique through the vineyards and volcanic beach. The guides took the time and helped everyone take some nice, memorable sunset photos on the beach with their horse. The Family Bakery was a perfect, accessible meeting point and accessible by the local bus so I appreciated that very much. Thank you for fantastic experience.”

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7.Horseback Riding Tour on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 171 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $112

Ride for 1.5 hours with Roloas Riding Horse Santorini through vineyards, volcanic scenery, local paths, and a beach near Akrotiri. English or Greek-speaking guides, small groups of up to five, photo stops, and optional private-minibus transfers make this a friendly choice for beginners and experienced riders.

“It was a dream coming true, one of the most beautiful experiences. The guide was very kind and helped us. Totally recommend it!”

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8.Horse Riding to the Black Sandy Beach (Eros beach)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Ride from the Megalochori stables through vineyards, ravines, and volcanic trails to Eros Beach. Guides such as Mohammed, Ahmed, and Agapios work with beginners and experienced riders. Expect helmets, saddlebags, seaside photos, and a small-group feel, though beach riding time can be brief.

“Cannot recommend this enough, incredible experience and our guide Mohammad was a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for having us!”

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9.Extreme Horse Safari with Beach Gallop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 2 hours · from $176

Ride from Megalochori through vineyards, village lanes, Eros Beach, ravines, and volcanic hills. This two-hour small-group outing includes canter and gallop, Caldera views, helmets, chaps, and guide-taken photos. It suits confident riders comfortable with a Western saddle and rough ground.

“I was so lucky to be awake to go on this activity. Being in Santorini and a competitive rider I wanted to see what it was all about and it did not let me down!! You do have to be very confident and be able to ride western which I don’t usually as I’m a British rider. The ride I went on was fast! However, you can go as slow or as fast as you like! I went on my own private ride because I was out of season and quite honestly I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way! We went all through traditional village, Megalochori and then onto…”

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10.Secluded Black Beach Horseback Riding Tour in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Best value

Ride from the Santorini Lover Horse Rider stables to Monolithos black beach with a guide such as Vangelis, passing vineyards, ravines, caves, and a small church. The 90-minute ride includes a helmet, photo stops, and homemade wine with grapes afterward. Groups are limited to six.

“Other girl got bucked off her horse and bruised everywhere and my leg hurts and is also bruised from the horses being too close together and the guide kept yelling at me”

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11.Rhodes Island: Horseback Riding at the Beach During Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 1 hour · from $94

Ride beside a quiet Rhodes beach as the sun sets, guided by an experienced English or German speaking team. The calm horses suit beginners and experienced riders, while free photos, videos, water, and juice add value. Groups are limited to six, and hotel transfer is available for an extra cost.

“Such an amazing and fun tour Horses very looked after you can genuinely see and feel the love for the horses by the guides Guides friendly warm and inviting There was a little hiccup with the transfer to the tour bur very quickly rectified The only thing I’d say- the pictures felt a bit rushed - more than one person should be taking them and they should be taken on a professional camera - not a phone Other than that cannot complain !”

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12.Crete Horse Riding: Plakias Beach Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $153

Ride from the Plakias Horse Riding Center through olive groves to the 1.4-kilometer beach. Your guide checks your riding level before setting the pace. Confident riders may canter at the waterline, while less experienced riders can focus on calm beach riding and photos.

“Es war einfach Klasse! Reiten nur in den frühen Morgenstunden, da es sonst zu heiß für die Pferde wird.Der ganze Reiterhof super sauber,idylisch gelegen u einfach wunderschön! die Pferde machen einen gesunden u zufriedenen Eindruck,die Koppeln alle mit ausreichend Schatten von Olivenbäumen u viel Platz für die Pferde,ein klasse Reiterhof mit fähigen Mitarbeitern, die sich um die Tiere kümmern. Unser Reitlehrer hat alles im Blick gehabt,Fotos von uns gemacht u war super sympathisch. Die Pferde sind sehr gut ausgebildet und es war einfach ein Traum am Strand zu reiten. Vielen Dank nochmal! Absolut empfehlenswert u ein unvergessliches Erlebnis!”

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13.Beach Gallop – Horse Riding Safari for Experienced Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $192

Ride from Megalochori through vineyards to Eros Beach, where experienced riders can canter and gallop before climbing to caldera views. George and the small local team provide horses, helmets, saddlebags, and photos taken on your own phone. The pace suits strong, confident riders.

“I was very excited about this tour but the workers were very rude. A dog spooked my horse alot and I almost fell off, as I was trying to get back into the saddle the worker kept yelling don't let your horse eat the flowers and didn't care I was just flung over the top of the saddle. We trotted (which is the most uncomfortable) for almost the whole 2 hours. When I asked if we could walk because I was in pain from my leg getting hit from the saddle and I wanted to enjoy the experience and look around they told me no!. The ONLY part I enjoyed…”

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14.Horse riding on the Beach, Rhodes

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 21 reviews · from $133

Meet your professional instructor at Sunset Beach Bar & Restaurant near Theologos at 6 pm for a small-group horseback ride along the shore. No riding experience is required, and confident riders may be allowed to trot or canter. Sea entry depends on conditions and the guide.

“Beautiful horses and location at sunset but I was so disappointed that we didn’t go in the sea. The advertising photo is misleading. I paid for a friend’s daughter to ride with me, both experienced riders, and it was very expensive for effectively a walk on a horse up and down a few roads and fields by the beach.”

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15.Crete Horse Riding: East Coastline Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $106

Ride a well-trained horse from the center through olive groves to Damnoni and along Crete’s east coast toward Ammoudaki, Klissidi, and Ammoudi. An English- or Greek-speaking guide leads this small-group outing of up to six people. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and closed-toe shoes.

“It was so amazing. We was late and the guide was waiting. So nice.”

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