Horseback riding
The best places for horseback riding are Bonaire, Mykonos, Belize City, Aruba and Nassau. Bonaire's Horse Ranch Bonaire is known for trail rides that can include a beach gallop, flamingos or a sunset tour. On Mykonos, guided rides leave from Horseland in Maou, Ano Mera, and head to Fokos Beach.
Where it's best
Horse Ranch Bonaire is best known for its trail rides. Rides can include galloping along the beach, a route to see flamingos, or a sunset tour.
Guided rides leave from Horseland in Maou, Ano Mera, and cross the Cycladic landscape to Fokos Beach. The Fokos ride lasts 3.5 hours and includes a 1.5-hour beach stay where riders can let the horses roll in the golden sand.
Rides from the Belize Jungle Dome go through jungle trails, along rivers and past teak tree plantations. Experienced riders may gallop the trails.
Rides from Aruba's ranches cross the north coast, often stopping at the California Lighthouse, the Alto Vista Chapel or hidden limestone coves.
Rides start at a ranch in Coral Harbour and follow a woodland trail to two private beaches, where the horses go into the water.
Several Grand Cayman stables run beach rides, and some end with a swim with the horses.
Shirkie's Barrio Dorcas Ranch runs horseback rides on the beach at West End.
Santorini's trail rides cross the island's countryside, with a black sand beach ride and private sunset rides.
Horseback riding on Rhodes lets visitors explore the island from the saddle. Lindos is also known for donkey hire for the climb to the Acropolis.
Tours to book
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
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