Tavira Equestrian Tourism

Tavira Equestrian Tourism runs guided horseback rides based at Quinta Baleeira, near Tavira, taking riders out onto the beaches and tidal flats of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The business organises rides every day of the week, with the operator's own photos showing routes that pass through the citrus groves around the yard before reaching the open sand and the shallow lagoon water, where groups are pictured riding together along the sandbanks. Rides are built around calm, experienced horses, and the operator says no previous riding experience is necessary, which makes the yard a popular choice for children and first-time riders as well as more confident ones. Groups of riders are taken out together into the shallow water of the lagoon and along the beach, with routes that vary with the tide. Bookings are taken by phone on +351 933 096 896 (Portugal) or +34 652 129 911 (Spain), or by email. The business does not publish set prices for its rides online; these are confirmed directly when booking.