Where to Ride: the 4 Best Setubal District Horseback Riding Tours

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.Horse Riding on Melides Beach

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

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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3.Horseback Riding In Lisbon – Arrábida – Louro Trail Mountain 5 – 6 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $283Top rated

Ride for about five hours through Louro Mountain and the Alcube Valley in Arrábida Natural Park. You’ll cross pine forest, hills, vineyards, and open countryside before a charcuterie and cheese lunch with Quinta de Alcube wine. Guides such as Gregorio and Jean lead small private groups of up to four.

“The horseback riding in Setubal was magical. The guide Mr. Gregorio was friendly, engaging, and informative.”

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4.Horseback Riding In The Sand Dunes of Praia do Meco | LITS Horses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156

Spend 90 minutes on horseback near Praia do Meco, about 35 minutes from Lisbon. LITS Horses takes beginners and experienced riders through the dunes toward the Atlantic, with guides including Baia, Veronica, Anita, and David involved in the experience. The horses are rescued, well cared for, and each has a distinct personality. The ride ends where it begins.

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