Horse Riding

The most relaxing way to discover the beauties of the South of Sal Island it’s undoubtedly riding a horse! You and your horse with the sweet sound of the Atlantic waves, the amazing fine white sand of Kite Beach and the light wind blowing through your hair.

We offer several kind of horseback riding excursions all suitable for everyone: Beginners, Intermediates and Expert Riders.

Together with our experienced guides you will ride along the coast of Sal island, discovering the East and West coast and go sightseeing through the Salt Mines of Santa Maria and Kite Beach or into the Natural Reserve of Serra Negra.

No experience needed, our guide will adjust the tour depending on your skills and preferences.

Tour Options

• 1h  Salt Flats Trail - 50€

An easy and gentle ride across the "Big Salt Flats of Santa Maria". This horseback riding experience will take you back in time and give you the opportunity to learn more about the history of the salt flats industry in Cape Verde

• 1h Short Beach Ride - 60€

If you are not very familiar with horse riding but you don't want to miss the opportunity to ride along a beautiful sandy beach, this is the perfect trail for you!
This easy short ride across the desert until Kite Beach is ideal for families and all those novice riders who want to relax and take pictures on the back of a horse in total relax and safety.

• 1h30m Salt Flats & Kite Beach Trail - 70€

Your trail will start with a gentle ride across the "Big Salt Flats of Santa Maria", after which you will be heading to Kite Beach.
An endless golden sand beach awaits  where you will hear the roar of the waves, 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 along the shore at walking gait. A fun trail suitable for all the family and one more tick in your bucket list!

• 2h  Salt Flats, Kite Beach & Sand Dunes Trail - 80€

Leave your tracks on the sand dunes and you will arrive at the "Big Salt Flats of Santa Maria". Ride across the salt pans to head up to Kite Beach. Feast your eyes while enjoying the golden sand and relax with the sweet roar of the waves crashing on the beach. Less experience drivers or those who just want to chill and enjoy the landscape while walking along the shore, and more experienced riders can gallop through the surf.
You will be riding until you reach Serra Negra natural reserve, after which you will start heading back to the stables riding through flat land with green bushes and a creek where is common to meet cows, donkeys and endemic birds of Cape Verde.
A fun trail to discover the South/East part of the island suitable for all adventurous riders!

Additional Info:

• Best choice for families and couples
• Transfer included
• All necessary equipment included