15 Beach Horseback Rides in Greece Worth Flying For

1.Horse Riding Trip to Black Sandy Beach

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

Ride with Manos, Barbara, Alex, or Emanuel from the Efippos center through the fields near Vlichada and along the volcanic black-sand beach. You’ll receive basic instruction, ride in a group of up to six, pause for photos, and enjoy a calm shoreline route suited to beginners. Bring sun protection and arrange your own taxi or car.

“Amazing experience! It’s a family owned business. Barbara and Manos were absolutely amazing!! They were so sweet and made you feel like part of the family. The horse riding was incredible. I would 10/10 recommend”

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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

Start at the Efippos stable near Vlychada Beach with a short riding lesson, safety gear, and a calm horse chosen for you. Barbara, Manos, Alex, or another guide leads your small group through volcanic terrain to black Eros Beach, where you ride beside and into the water and receive photos taken on your device.

“We had the best time during our horse riding experience along black beach. A family owned business, Barbara, Manuel, and Manuel's brother were So warm and welcoming! We were first time riders and the horses were so sweet! Manuel took some great pictures of us and it was àn overall great experience.”

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

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

Ride a well-trained horse from Akrotiri through vineyards, local trails, lava rock, and on to Vlychada Beach. Guides including Thanasis, Minas, Giota, and Raffaela help first-time riders feel safe, take beach photos, and share stories about Santorini. The small group is limited to five, with hotel pickup available for an extra fee.

“Fantastic. Second time I’ve done this on my trips to Santorini. Lovely way to spend the morning and thanks to Giota for all her help.”

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

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

Ride through the Tigaki area of Kos with an English-speaking instructor, starting with a safety briefing and basic riding lesson. Follow the salt lake toward the sandy beach, pause for photos, and continue along the shoreline before returning to the stable. Small groups, calm horses, and hotel pickup make this a good choice for beginners.

“well what can I say, from the moment we were collected from our hotel everything was perfect, everyone was so friendly. the experience was totally amazing and worth every penny. the guide was amazing and made everyone feel comfortable. we loved every moment of this experience. you could see the horses were well looked after and loved by all”

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5.Horseback Riding on the Black Sandy Eros Beach

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

Ride from the family-run stables above Vlychada through dusty volcanic canyons to Eros Beach. A guide introduces you to your horse, explains the basics, and takes cell-phone photos along the shore. The route suits beginners, though experienced riders should book a separate advanced tour.

“Amazing Horseback Riding Experience in Santorini with Palva & Aregula I had such an amazing time horseback riding in Santorini with Palva and the beautiful horse, Aregula. The whole experience was incredibly relaxing, and catching the sunset on horseback was absolutely breathtaking, something I’ll never forget! The black sand beach was stunning and such a unique backdrop for the ride. Palva was a fantastic guide friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire journey feel personal and special. She also recommended visiting the Red Sand Beach and Caldera Beach. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to see them this trip, but we’re already planning to come back just for that! I would 100%…”

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6.Horseback Riding Tour on the Beach

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

Ride for 1.5 hours from the Roloas Horses facility near Akrotiri, passing vineyards and volcanic scenery before reaching the beach. Guides such as Maria, Giota, Lea, and Thanasis help beginners feel safe, match horses to ability, and take photos along the shore. Transport from Fira is available for an extra fee.

“My family loved it. The guides were friendly and the horses were well trained. Would recommend!”

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7.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, volcanic ravines, and southern Santorini to Eros Beach. You’ll receive a helmet and saddlebag, ride beside the black shore, and pause for photos from the cliffs. Guides such as Mohammad and Ahmed have led rides praised for calm horses and patient instruction. The listed ride lasts about 90 minutes.

“Wow this was such a beautiful experience! We were riding on the horses down to the beach and it was a gorgeous scenery everywhere you turn. The trainers are also very kind and knowledgeable, I’m so glad I found their stables it’s a must do in Santorini!”

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8.Extreme Horse Safari with Beach Gallop

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

Ride from Megalochori through vineyards, village lanes, ravines, and volcanic hills to Eros Beach, where you can canter or gallop on black sand. The two-hour small-group ride reaches a cliff top above the Caldera. English and Greek guides provide helmets, chaps, and phone photos. Advanced riding skills are required.

“Excellent ride, only for the skilled rider. Several photo ops and covered a lot of ground. Suprise at the end….trotted through the cobblestone streets in the historic section of the town where the ride is based. Guide was patient, a good photographer, and more than able.”

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9.Secluded Black Beach Horseback Riding Tour in Santorini

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

Ride from Santorini Lover Horse Rider through quiet paths, Monolithos black sand beach, vineyards, ravines, and caves. Guides such as Vangelis stop for photos, then serve homemade wine and grapes at the stable. The six-person maximum keeps the outing personal, but riders should be comfortable around horses and ready for rustic facilities.

“It was wonderful despite falling off the horse! The operator was amazing and caring. So I will recommend.”

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

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

Join the Troullis Emmanouil-Troullis Savvas O.E. team for a gentle one-hour beach ride timed for sunset. Calm horses, English or German guidance, helmets, drinks, and free photos and videos are included. The pace stays at a walk, making this a good fit for beginners, couples, and riders who want sea views rather than speed.

“Very nice tour. Would highly recommend it. The owners are passionate about their work and take good care of the horses. Very friendly people.”

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11.Crete Horse Riding: Plakias Beach Ride

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

Leave the Plakias Horse Riding Center near Damnoni, cross olive groves and a rocky approach, then ride along Plakias Beach. The early-morning outing lasts two hours and suits all riding levels, with pace adjusted to your ability. Guides speak Greek and English, and Ahmed is one of the instructors named by recent riders.

“Ein wunderschöner strandritt morgens, damit es noch nicht so warm ist. Die Anlage ist modern, sauber und großzügig gestaltet. Jedes Pferd scheint dort eigenes und passendes Equipment zu haben. Wenn ich nochmal nach Kreta reisen sollte, komme ich auf jeden Fall wieder! Wir waren in einer gemischten Gruppe unterwegs, auf dem Hinweg zum Strand wurde das reiterische Können kurz überprüft vor dem Galopp am Strand. Dort wurde die Gruppe dann geteilt, ein Teil (der nicht so sicher unterwegs war) hat am Strand im Wasser Fotos gemacht , mit dem anderen Teil ging es dann im schnellen Galopp an der Wasserlinie entlang.”

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12.Beach Gallop – Horse Riding Safari for Experienced Riders

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

Ride from the stables near Megalochori through vineyards, village paths, Eros Beach, sandy canyons, and cliff trails. This two-hour English-language tour includes a canter and gallop, helmets, saddlebags, and photos taken on your cellphone. Guide George and his team work with groups of no more than six experienced riders.

“Rode all over town and down to the beach. Horses are in great shape and well cared for. Beautiful views! Everyone was very nice”

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13.Horse riding on the Beach, Rhodes

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

Meet your instructor at Sunset Beach Bar & Restaurant in Theologos at 6 pm for a one-hour ride from the stables toward the beach. You can learn basic riding skills, enjoy a sunset setting, and, if conditions and the guide allow, let your horse enter the sea. The group is limited to four people, with a 95 kg weight limit.

“Great time. Lovely horses and staff. We had a very memorable time and would definitely do it again. Thank you”

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14.Premium Secluded Black Beach Horseback Riding Tour in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Starting at 3:30 pm from Santorini Lover Horse Rider near Karterados, you’ll follow Vangelis along quiet paths to Monolithos Beach, a fishermen’s port, volcanic ravines, and a tiny church. The two-hour ride ends with homemade wine among citrus trees. Groups are limited to six and conducted in English.

“Fantastic experience, I was lucky enough to have the sunset slot all to myself for the horse ride. I was given a lovely calm 12 year old horse called Laura and she clearly enjoys the route and going down to the sea. There are 25 horses so none of them are working all the time and they are very well taken care of. The owner is passionate about horses and takes great care of them and talks to them as he gets them sorted. There’s a little foal right now too! The route is along quiet paths down to the beach and a small church. The wine afterwards is home…”

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15.Horse Riding Experience on the Beach with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Ride a calm horse with an instructor through the Kos countryside, around Salt Lake, and along a sandy beach beside the Aegean Sea. You will learn the basics, stop for photos, and may trot or canter if comfortable. Pickup is offered from some areas, but not Kefalos. Groups are limited to four.

“Excellent experience so glad we did this. Everything was first class. Ride was amazing and guides fantastic with children. Beautiful place ans horses well looked after. Would definitely recommend.”

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