Do I need riding experience?

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Horseback Riding in Pozzo Vecchio

Pozzo Vecchio, Tenerife

⏱ 60 minutes

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About this experience

Horseback Riding in Pozzo Vecchio is a guided equestrian tour along the black-sand beach of Pozzo Vecchio on Procida Island. The activity combines a gentle trail ride through Mediterranean scrubland with a beach segment, led by local handlers. It operates year-round and suits riders with basic balance, with horses matched to each participant's skill level.

What to expect

Ride lasts 60 minutes, covering a 4-kilometre loop from the stables to the beach and back
Helmet, saddle, and a trained English or Sicilian horse are provided for each rider
The route passes the Pozzo Vecchio lighthouse and the film set location of 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'
Beach segment includes a slow trot on firm sand at low tide, with water stops for the horses
Suitable for adults and children over 10 years, with a maximum weight limit of 90 kilograms
Group size is capped at 8 riders, with two guides accompanying the party