Best Algarve Horseback Riding Tours — Our Top 4

1.1-Hour Carrapateira Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 1 hour · from $82Our pick

Spend an hour on horseback around Carrapateira, crossing beach paths, climbing toward coastal viewpoints, and returning through inland vegetation and village lanes. Guides such as Nelson and Bea match calm horses to your ability, explain local nature, and may take photos along the way. Beginners are welcome, but riders must be at least 12 and weigh no more than 90 kg.

“What a wonderful experience. I booked this as a surprise for my partners birthday and we had a fabulous time. The horses are wonderful and all have their own characters shining through. I won't say too much about the views as you'll want to see these yourself, but they were stunning. Our guide Nelson was great! We stayed in Lagos and couldn't get and Uber so just took a local cab. Yes its more pricey however we had a great journey up and the driver waited for us to finish our experience and then took us back (off meter). it was well worth it. Thank you!”

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2.Horse Riding Beach Tour at Sunset or Morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 2 hours · from $165

Join Carrapateira Extreme Tours for a two-hour private horseback ride through pine woods, countryside, and the coast near Bordeira Beach. Guides including Bea, Nelson, and Nuno match horses to your ability, take photos during the ride, and may allow a safe trot or canter on the sand. Morning rides follow the same route after sunrise.

“We do the horse riding trips everywhere we travel and this was the best one by far The guide is great and scenery is spectacular riding on the beach was amazing. Highly recommend the sunset tour Would give 10 stars”

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3.Bordeira Beach – Horse Riding Tour at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $169

Ride from Carrapateira through pine trees, dunes, coastal paths, and Bordeira Beach on a private two-hour tour. Guides Beatrix, Bea, or Nelson help beginners feel safe, adjust the pace to the group, and take photos and videos for you. Choose sunset or sunrise, but check the 90-kilogram weight limit before booking.

“Our beach ride was amazing Beatrix was fabulous gave great instructions to beginners very help and aware if everyone’s standard in the group . The scenery was beautiful Will definitely be doing this again”

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4.Welcome to Carrapateira Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $84

Ride with Carrapateira Extreme Tours from a short beach crossing along wild cliffs, vegetation, and dunes. Guides such as Bea, Nelson, Nuno, and Beatrice match calm horses to your ability, provide helmets, and take photos. Beginners are welcome, but riders must be at least 12 years old and weigh no more than 90 kg.

“What an amazing experience. Thoroughly enjoyed every second. Highly recommended!!! I had never ridden before but my partner has and the guide catered for both our needs, friendly and helpful. Don't hesitate, book this experience, you won't regret it.”

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