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Horseback Riding in Palmarola

Palmarola, Ponza

⏱ 2 hours

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About this experience

Horseback Riding in Palmarola is a guided trail ride across the wild, cliff-lined terrain of Palmarola, the uninhabited island west of Ponza in the Pontine Archipelago. Riders follow a local equestrian guide along volcanic paths, passing sea caves, juniper scrub, and the island’s white tufa cliffs. The activity runs from a departure point on Ponza, with a short boat transfer to Palmarola’s landing beach before mounting.

What to expect

Duration is 2 hours total, including a 20-minute boat crossing from Ponza's main harbour to Palmarola's Cala del Porto.
Each ride includes a trained, sure-footed horse, a safety helmet, and a bilingual guide (Italian and English) who leads the group at a walk and trot.
The route covers 6 kilometres of coastal trail, with stops at the Grotta del Turco viewpoint and the abandoned 18th-century watchtower.
Riders see wild goats, peregrine falcons, and the island's endemic dwarf palm (Chamaerops humilis) along the cliff edges.
Suitable for riders aged 14 and over with at least basic riding experience; no prior Palmarola-specific knowledge is needed.
The ride ends with a 30-minute free period on the beach for swimming in the clear water before the return boat trip.