Best Beach Horseback Rides in Portugal — Our Top 15

1.Horse Riding on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 171 reviews · from $98Our pick

Ride from Melides through pine woods and dunes to a nearly empty beach stretching for miles. Your guide helps beginners build trust with their horse, while experienced riders may trot or gallop if conditions and ability allow. The route also passes the Melides freshwater lagoon, with helmets included and the tour ending where it began.

“Andar a cavalo e ouvir o barulho das ondas, a reserva é lindíssima e andar a cavalo foi uma experiência espectacular”

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2.Horseback Riding on Comporta Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 167 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Travel from Lisbon’s HF Fénix Lisboa to Comporta for a two-hour horseback ride through Atlantic forest, dunes, and open beach. Guides such as Lorenzo, Jay, and Joana help first-time riders feel safe, while experienced riders may get a livelier moment. Horses include Lusitanos, and photos and video are available for purchase.

“The staff were so cool. My horse was called vodka 😅😅”

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3.Horse Riding Beach Tour at Sunset or Morning

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

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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4.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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5.Horse Riding on the Beach with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 117 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $100

Ride a calm horse through Melides’ pine forest, dunes, open beach, and lagoon area for 1.5 hours. No riding experience is needed. You can add a tasting of three regional wines or a barbecue lunch, and private groups are available. Guides speak Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

“Horse riding around the beach on sunrise was an amazing experience for the first time with my wife, the staff very friendly and welcome i really enjoyed and recommend and definitely i’ll be back for more”

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6.Horseback Riding on Melides Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · 2 hours · from $76Best value

Ride from an Atlantic forest to Melides Beach with calm, trained horses and a guide such as Joana. The two-hour small-group tour suits beginners and experienced riders, includes equipment and beach entry, and may include optional photos for an extra fee. Expect forest paths, ocean views, and a relaxed pace.

“We love our experience with the horses and the staff was knowledgeable and kind, they shared a lot of information about the horses and the experience was unforgettable! We will be back hopefully soon :)”

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7.Horse Riding on Melides Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Ride with Horses by the Beach from the sandy Atlantic Forest near Melides to Praia de Melides. About an hour follows forest paths, then 30 minutes runs beside the coast. Groups are capped at 10, English is offered, and Tiago may guide the ride with dogs Delta and Nya tagging along.

“This is two hours of horse walking fun! Through the forest to the beach!! Experienced or not this was a great activity Our guide was amazing”

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8.Horseback Riding, 4 Options-Mountain, Lesson Ring, Beach (2Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $154

Ride from Almada’s pine forest toward Costa da Caparica with guides including Carlos, Antonio, João, or Paulo. This two-hour outing may include trails, lagoon views, fossil cliffs, and beach riding. Groups are small, helmets and water are provided, and pickup from selected Lisbon hotels is available.

“This was the most magical horse riding adventure. Brilliant staff, wonderful views, would recommend it!”

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9.Horse Riding on the Beach with private transfer from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $291

Travel by private vehicle from Lisbon to Comporta, then ride with an English-speaking instructor through Herdade da Comporta’s forests, dunes, and sandy beach. The ride suits beginners, with calm horses and a maximum of eight people. Guides such as Lorenzo, Wilson, and Lourenço have been praised for patient instruction, while the long transfer makes this a full half-day outing.

“Loved this tour. Great experienc. Our escort/driver Gaspar was very attentive and the tour guide at the horse ranch was as well. Gaspar took the time to make the trip to Comporta an interesting one by highlighting the vineyards, cork plantations and beauty of his country. The guide at the ranch chose horses that suited our skill level and made sure the ride was a pleasant, fun one. An experience not to be missed by any nature lover.”

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10.Horseback Riding Through The Beach GROUP – PDT

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $135

You’ll ride gentle, well-trained horses beside the sandy river beach at Gaio Rosário, near the Tagus, in a group of up to 10. A short arena briefing covers steering and stopping, making this a good first ride. English, Portuguese, and Spanish guides lead the 90-minute outing at a relaxed pace.

“Netter Guide, schöne Pferde, tolle Tour mit Flamingos!”

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11.Horseback Riding On The Beach At Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $153

At Pátio do Tejo, you’ll learn basic riding skills in the arena before following a calm horse onto the river beach at Gaio Rosário. The 1.5-hour outing suits beginners, with Portuguese, English, and Spanish guidance, groups of up to 10, and timing set by the tide.

“I had an absolutely phenomenal time horse riding on the beach in Portugal! The guide was amazing super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole ride feel really special. What stood out even more was how accommodating they were with my friends, who weren’t joining the ride but came along. The team made them feel totally welcome and even had a lovely waiting area. Honestly, they went above and beyond from start to finish. I felt so well taken care of, and the experience itself was just magical!!! I’d 100% do it again, highly recommend! I also opted for a professional photo shoot, just amazing! If you are a single female…”

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12.PRIVATE Horseback Riding On The Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $235

Ride from Pátio do Tejo through forest and a natural reserve to Rosário Beach. Pedro and the team begin with a short arena briefing, match the pace to your ability, and may allow experienced riders to trot or gallop. Private groups can include one rider, a couple, or a few friends. Coffee awaits at the farm.

“Nous avons vécu un moment inoubliable. Nous avons fait la promenade ma fille de 10 ans et moi à 9h du matin. Nous sommes passés par la réserve verte, qui longe le Tejo où nous avons pu observer de nombreux oiseaux et une végétation variée. Pedro explique tout et prend plaisir à nous faire plaisir. Il a adapté la promenade à notre niveau et il est d’une grande générosité. N’étant pas des débutantes, il nous a laissé galoper, trotter , ma fille devant. Il me disait de la laisser apprécier le moment. Les chevaux ne se suivent pas bêtement, ils sont adorables, bien entretenus, bien traités. Quant aux lieux, la…”

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13.Beach Horseback Riding in GROUP + Photo Report – PDT

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $188

At Pátio do Tejo, you’ll learn basic riding skills before taking a calm, walk-only ride along the sandy Gaio Rosário river beach. Groups stay small, with one instructor for every five riders. The 1.5-hour outing suits beginners, follows the tides, and includes a friendly welcome with coffee. Portuguese, Spanish, and English are offered.

“It was such a nice experience. Everything was organized very professional. The staff was super friendly and the horses were well trained and clam, so great for me as a beginner. Recommend this to everyone. A nice excursion to be out of the city for a day. Thank you! Really enjoyed it.”

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14.Horse riding on the beach, with private transfer from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · from $275

Ride for about two hours along Praia de Melides, where Atlantic water meets broad white sand. Your private transfer from Lisbon or Setúbal includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan, Wi-Fi, and a small group of up to eight. Horses are suited to beginners, and free riding photos are provided.

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15.Horse Riding Tour on the Beach Lisbon region

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $337

Guide Paulo takes you from Lisbon across the 25 de Abril Bridge to Alcácer do Sal and Comporta. After a scenic drive through cork oak and pine country, you’ll spend about 1 hour 30 minutes on horseback crossing rice fields and riding beside the beach. Hotel pickup, transport, helmets, water, and a private guide are included.

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