2 Horse Riding in Cape Verde to Build a Day Around

1.Horse Riding in Sal Island – Cabo Verde

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · from $60Our pick

Ride from Santa Maria’s Viveiro Botanical Gardens to the Big Salt Mines, with longer routes continuing to Kite Beach. Choose one, 1.5, or two hours. Guides such as Ziggy and Matteus match horses to riding ability, and groups are limited to eight. Helmets, lockers, insurance, and hotel transfers are included.

“I took the longest ride which allowed me to enjoy the beautiful view at the desert, the Salinas and the beach. It was my first time to ride a horse but I felt very safe, as the horses were friendly and they sent a staff to accompany me all the way. If you are experienced in riding, yRead more”

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2.Horseback riding in Boavista for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 17 reviews · from $81

Ride quietly along Boa Vista’s beach or across its white sand dunes with a guide beside you. No riding experience is required, and you’ll receive a safety briefing before taking the reins. The walk is slow and beginner-friendly, with a small gallop possible for experienced riders. Meet at the bus station opposite Riu Palace.

“To be completely honest, the experience was just okay. Obviously, you'll ride past a beautiful beach with fine sand, and when the weather is nice, it's very pleasant to go for a horseback ride. However, when you arrive, you see people who are rather nonchalant about the experience. They don't seem particularly enthusiastic. So if you're sociable or like to ask questions to find out more about your surroundings, forget it. What's sorely lacking in the experience is water for the horses and enthusiasm during the tour. It feels like you're on a conveyor belt: When you arrive, you see other tourists getting off their horses and you go straight…”

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