Horse riding in the Cesine Nature Reserve
Highlights
- Saddle up for a one-hour horseback ride in nature
- Crosses the Cesine Nature Reserve on the 5 km route
- Follow the equestrian guide and experience the thrill of riding by the sea
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Full description
Join us for a one-hour horseback ride in the Cesine Nature Reserve, a jewel of the Salento region.
With the company of an experienced equestrian guide, you will have the opportunity to explore this wonderful reserve, a WWF oasis since the 1980s, and experience the thrill of riding on the beach at San Cataldo.
Don't miss the chance to connect with nature and an extraordinary animal in an adventure suitable for the whole family!
What we will do
The appointment is at the riding school in San Cataldo (LE), where the guide will be waiting for us. Before climbing into the saddle, we will have an introductory briefing of about 10 minutes during which the equestrian guide will explain how to ride and how to behave during the horseback ride.
Once the theoretical part is over, we will put on our helmets and mount the saddle. The guide will give us a field test to learn how to direct and how to stop the horse.
At this point we will be ready to start the excursion! We will ride through the Cesine Nature Reserve, an oasis of 348 hectares of land characterised by a veritable treasure trove of biodiversity, from Aleppo pine forests to temporary ponds and holm oak groves.
The walk will take us as far as the Marina di San Cataldo, where we will descend to the beach for a truly spectacular stretch of sea-view promenade. We will then return to the stables, crossing the nature reserve again.
The walk is a 5 km loop and takes about an hour in total.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is open to everyone, even those with no horse riding experience, as long as they do not exceed a weight of 110 kg.
Children up to the age of 5 participate free of charge and can ride together with a parent, while children aged 6 to 14 years on the ride will be led with a special harness by the equestrian guide for safety reasons.
Other information
The ride takes place all year round, with the exception of Christmas and New Year.
The riding is American style.
The riding school can be reached by car. Public transport stops about one kilometre away.
Recommended clothing
- Long trousers
- Closed shoes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
San Cataldo, Lecce
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Policy di cancellazione section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
