Horse riding
A horse ride along the Plakias shore.
Photo: Giannis Osep / Pexels
Quick facts
- Region
- Rethymno
- Start town
- Plakias
- Planning time
- Depends on the selected itinerary
- Type
- Horse riding
Plakias sits under the cliffs on the south coast, with a long beach in front of the town. A horse ride along that shore is led, at a walk, and it is not the climb on the rock faces and not the boat. The photograph of a beach with mountains behind it is the kind of coast. It does not show the horses or the yard where you mount.
Meet at the stable or the beach point named on the booking, not at the Preveli palm river. Confirm the helmet, the duration, and where the ride turns around.
Is it worth it
It suits riders who are happy at walking pace on sand. Skip it if anyone is nervous of horses, or if you needed a mountain trek. Ask the weight limit and the minimum age.
What to bring
- Long trousers and closed shoes. Confirm the stable’s age, weight and experience requirements.
Tips
- Check the selected listing for transport, admission, equipment and cancellation terms.
Related tours
Day tripDamnoni cove from Plakias
PlakiasDepends on the selected itinerary
Damnoni is the series of small coves east of Plakias, rockier than the town beach and close enough to walk in the morning. The water is clearer on a calm day and weedy if the wind has stirred it. There is a taverna and not much else. It is a local swim, which is the point if you are tired of famous names. It suits anyone already in Plakias. It is not worth a coach from Heraklion. The coves are a pleasant hour, not a destination you cross the island for. Walk the coast path from Plakias or drive five minutes. Parking at the cove is limited in August. Go before late morning.
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Day tripPreveli palm beach
PlakiasDepends on the selected itinerary
Preveli beach is the palm-backed shore where the Kourtaliotiko river meets the south coast. From Plakias it is a shorter approach than from Rethymno town. You still walk down to the sand and back up, unless you arrive by boat. The palms are real. The shade under them is limited once the beach fills. Fire has scarred the grove in living memory, so the photograph in your head may be fuller than the trees. It suits swimmers who can handle the path or the boat. It is a poor midday choice for anyone who cannot climb out. Go earlier than the August coaches. From Plakias, drive toward Preveli or take a small boat along the coast. From Rethymno, the gorge road is the usual approach. Confirm the path is open.
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Horse riding near Chania
ChaniaCheck route and total travel time
Compare horse-riding options in the Chania region by the stable’s actual address and the ride proposed for your experience. A venue in the wider region can require a journey from Chania city. Ask about the terrain, riding pace and horse allocation; do not assume a beach ride, gallop or beginner place from the listing title. Ask for the required experience, age or size limits and assistance relevant to your group. A category label does not prove suitability for beginners, children or particular access needs. Send the stable your riding experience and the age and size details it requests. Confirm the stable address and any transport independently; an enquiry is not a confirmed riding reservation.
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Horse ride along Plakias beach
A guided ride of about two hours along the shoreline at Plakias, described as about 1.4 km of beach, with horses, guides, safety gear and a transfer from the riding centre. Weather can change the plan. This is the beach ride, not the olive-grove ride toward Damnoni. Availability was not checked.
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FAQ
Questions.
- Planning time: Depends on the selected itinerary. Confirm the exact duration and whether travel from your accommodation is included in the selected option.
- Suggested season: Check current access and the selected date. Confirm the date, access conditions and operating schedule before making a booking.
- Meet at the stable or the beach point named on the booking, not at the Preveli palm river. Confirm the helmet, the duration, and where the ride turns around.
- It suits riders who are happy at walking pace on sand. Skip it if anyone is nervous of horses, or if you needed a mountain trek. Ask the weight limit and the minimum age.