Bodrum Beach Horse Riding Along the Aegean

If you want to meet the sea in Bodrum in a slightly different way, try beach horse riding. As you ride along the sandy shore, the Aegean Sea feels even closer.

In Bodrum, the Bitez and Ortakent areas offer riding routes that combine beach and forest trails. Before you start, an instructor will teach you safety rules and basic riding techniques, making it accessible even for first-time riders.

It is a great fit for travelers who want something different between sea swimming and boat tours, or for couples wanting to capture special photos on a sunset beach.

Ride into the Shallow Aegean Waters

Your experience begins at the riding stable in Bitez, where you'll meet your instructor and your horse. After putting on a helmet and learning the basics, you'll head to the beach.

The highlight of this route is venturing into the shallow sea on horseback. Gazing at the Bodrum coastline from the gently lapping waves offers a perspective quite different from walking along the beach.

The tour lasts about an hour and is conducted in small groups of up to 8 people. Since you might get wet, it's a good idea to bring swimwear and a change of clothes.

Through Forest Trails to the Coastal Path: Morning or Sunset

If you prefer riding through scenery rather than entering the sea, there's also a course connecting forest trails, beaches, and coastal paths. Emerging from the quiet woods onto the beach reveals a sweeping view of the Aegean.

You can choose between morning and sunset times. Opt for the morning for bright sunshine and blue seas, or the sunset for a view of the sun dipping below the horizon, painting the sea with color.

Departure times vary by season, so it's good to check when booking.

Choose Your Course at Ortakent Riding Farm

At the riding farm in the Ortakent-Yahşi area, you can select between a 1-hour forest course and a 2-hour beach course that extends to the coast. The beach course allows for photos in the shallow water with your horse, weather and sea conditions permitting.

Choosing an option that includes hotel pickup allows for a convenient start directly from your accommodation in designated areas of Bodrum. Instructors provide guidance in English, and closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing are required.

Depending on the course, people weighing 95 kg or more, pregnant travelers and those with back problems cannot take part, and the minimum age varies, such as 5 or 6 years old. Check the conditions in advance, and if you want to feel the Aegean up close, head out on a beach horse ride in Bodrum.