Uncover Sal Island on horseback with a savvy guide.
As an experienced rider, you will find happiness on horseback at the highest level. As a beginner, you are warmly welcome by our gentle horses.
Ride along the white sandy beaches of Sal island, wander through the Salt Mines and leave your traks on the sandy desert.
All the rides start and finish at our stables, where you can meet our horses and get familiar with them before you start riding.
Small-group format with multiple guides on horseback ensures a personalized experience.
Hotel transfer service (pick up & drop off), Helmets and Insurance are included in the prices.
Comprehensive Safety Briefing prior the Ride.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Use of lockers
✔ Professional guide
✔ Use of bum bags
✔ Use of helmet
✔ Local taxes
✔ Insurance
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Riu Funana
2. Melia Tortuga Beach - All Inclusive
3. Hotel Oasis Salinas Sea
4. VOI Vila do Farol Resort
5. Hotel Riu Cabo Verde
6. Hotel Aquamarina Suites
7. Melia Llana Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive - Adults only
8. Hotel Morabeza
9. Odjo D'agua Hotel
10. Hotel MiraBela
11. Ouril Hotel Pontao
12. Aparthotel Ponta Preta
13. Angulo House
14. Tui Blue Cabo Verde
15. Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria
16. Hotel Livvo Budha Beach
17. Pensao Nha Terra
18. Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort
19. Sakaroule Bed & Breakfast
20. Robinson Cabo Verde
Additional Info: Meet our driver at the RECEPTION
Itinerary
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Santa Marilha Horse Excursions
Meet our driver at the reception for the transfer to the stables set into the Botanical Gardens Viveiro.
At the riding centre lockers will be at your disposal to leave your belongings and CE certified riding helmets will be given to you prior the ride (mandatory).
The group of max 8 riders will be lead by several guides on horseback (1:2 ratio) to make sure that the ride will be tailored on your respective riding skills.
Now the adventure can start!
Leave your tracks on the sand dunes and you will arrive at the "Big Salt Mines of Santa Maria".
If you are taking part on the 1,5h or the 2h trails, you will leave the Salt Flats behind and you will head up to Kite Beach.
An endless golden sand beach trek awaits you and the most experienced riders will have the chance to gallop through the surf. Less experienced riders or those who just want to relax and enjoy the landscape will ride gently along the shore at walking gait with the assistance of the guides.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
