The 3 best Horse Riding Tours near Lecce

Horseback riding by the sea in Vieste is also suitable for those who have never ridden a horse and can choose from three different tours: 

Afternoon

The afternoon tour takes place on the plains among olive trees. Departure is set at 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The expected duration is about 1 hour.

Sunset

The sunset tour takes place in the hills. Departure is set at 6:30 pm. The expected duration is about 1 1/2 hours.

Dive into this wonderful area of Fasano in the province of Brindisi as you stroll through the Apulian countryside and coastal dunes area.

The experience begins with an introduction in which you will learn about the itinerary and be provided with the necessary equipment for the walk.

Exiting the riding stables you will be surrounded by the greenery of Apulian nature including olive and fig trees that will accompany you throughout the walk.

The equestrian guide will accompany you throughout the experience answering any curiosity you may have about everything that surrounds you during the experience.

On summer weekends, è only the 1-hour, 30-minute excursion is available, which’includes an inland stretch and a stretch of beach.

Horseback riding in Ruvo di Puglia allows you to enjoy a unique experience surrounded by nature and away from the city chaos.

This experience is suitable for everyone, even those who are approaching the world of horseback riding for the first time, and it is perfect for couples or group of friends.

The horseback ride takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes and it is preceded by a short introductory briefing.

The activity includes an easy loop trail where you can admire the entire area of the first plateau.

You will have the opportunity to pass through areas that have been the scene of thriving pastoralism for centuries, both sedentary and transhumant. Such activities have left a remarkable legacy of white roads called "tratturi" carrari , interponderial roads, tratturelli and paths.

You can travel through all this on horseback: this experience allows you to relive the history of a time that was, along areas that have not yet been disrupted by the hand of modern man, where the air has a scent all its own and the sky è always blue.

When booking you can choose from 2 options:

•    horseback riding
•    horseback ride with aperitif on the way back

Suitable sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required for this experience.

Maximum weight allowed: 120kg.

The horseback ride in the Murge from Corato will last about 50 minutes and will allow you to discover the Alta Murgia National Park with a fantastic experience on horseback, with an equestrian guide.

The horseback ride will be preceded or followed by a lunch held in the farmhouse adjacent to the equestrian club. In summer, the ride is only available at 5 p.m., so lunch precedes it.

Lunch consists of an appetizer of cold cuts, cheeses, focaccia, salted meat, eggplant other typical Apulian products. You will also be offered two first courses, a side dish with vegetables, sweet fruit and drinks included.

The menu varies slightly each week and the Sunday menu is more substantial. 

The Alta Murgia Park is an area of special historical as well as naturalistic importance, visiting it on horseback is an experience that allows you to stay in touch with nature.

Horseback riding in the Murge from Corato allows you to discover the Alta Murgia National Park accompanied by an equestrian guide.

This experience is suitable for everyone, even those who are approaching the world of horseback riding for the first time. The minimum age to participate is 16.

The Alta Murgia Park is an area of special historical as well as naturalistic significance, visiting it on horseback is an experience that allows you to stay in touch with nature.

Sporty and comfortable clothing with long pants and closed shoes is required.