Cala Violina horse riding

2-HOURS RIDE

2-hours horseback riding completely immersed in a postcard


3-HOURS
2-hours saddle + 1-hour at Cala Violina

Starting from the stable, we ride for about 1 hour
to get to the entrance of Cala Violina.
Break on the beach of about 1 hour
while horses wait for us in a holm oak forest.
Once back on the saddle, the horseback ride to return to the stable lasts approximately 1 hour


DAILY RIDE
horseback riding + swimming in the sea + pic-nic on the beach

9.30 am: meeting
10.00 am: ride starts. You ride in the reserve towards Cala Violina.
12.30 pm: you reach the holm oak forest adjacent to Cala Violina. Long stop on the beach or in the holm oak forest.
3.00 pm/3.30 pm: meeting and departure on horseback
4.00 pm/5.00 pm: return to the stables


This program and riding hours can change based on the season and on the experience of the group

Tuscany: from beautiful cities of art like Firenze, Pisa and Siena or old village like San Gimignano, Arezzo, Pistoia and Volterra or exclusive areas like Versilia with Forte dei Marmi to lush countryside and to famous sea resort like Cala Violina.
Cala Violina beach is a beautiful cove hidden in Bandite di Scarlino natural reserve on a tuscan coast near the tourist port of Punta Ala that spreads through the municipalities of Castiglione della Pescaia, Follonica, Gavorrano and Scarlino, covering the region that stretches from the hills, adorned by Monte d’Alma, to the shores of the sea at the famous Cala Violina and Cala Martina.
The reserve offers trails that often follow the natural contours of the land and that allow to explore in full respect of nature, offering spectacular views, particulary of the sea and Elba island. In this natural heritage there are perfect horse paths to live an unforgettable experience!
In this infinite landscape that will fill your heart with wonder there are some special coves hidden: Cala Francese, Cala Martina, Cala Civette and the most knowed Cala Violina a beach as beautiful as those of Salento: it is closed on both sides by headlands, it is long and narrow, its send is bright, light brown mixed with yellow, heavy and the water is one of the clearest in Maremma. Here you can take a refreshing swim or a well-deserved moment of relaxation in the area marked by a long stretch immersed in the holm oak forest.
Feel very much in touch with nature!

Southern Tuscany (Grosseto province), in Scarlino - near Castiglione della Pescaia and Follonica.
In a natural reserve with breathtaking views on the sea: Riserva naturale delle Bandite di Scarlino.
The nearest train station is Follonica or Scarlino. Than you need to have your own transport.
By car, the meeting point is 1,30 hours from Siena; 2 hours from Firenze; 2,30 hours from Rome.

TERRAIN
Much of the riding is on dirt paths with simply up and down immersed in the Mediterranean garrigue.
Not difficult hiking trails in a wild and landscaped park in a space protected from 6.000 ha between sea and forest.
There are paths overlooking the sea with a suggestive panoramic views.

RIDER REQUIREMENTS
From novice to advanced

WEIGHT LIMIT
No strict weight limit.
If you are more than 90kg - 198 lbs, pls notice us before to booking

Italian horses and mostly Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas.
All surefooted, versatile and perfect for trail riding.

TACKS
Comfortable. Western saddles, also Billy Cook, and a mixture of snaffle and shank bit bridles - all tailored to the individual horses

Walk. Only for group of intermediate and above, trot and canter. For mixed group only walk

In ”Daily program” pic-nic is included.
Vegan, vegetarian or other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

In "3hours program" you can bring something to eat during the break. For example, if the ride is at lunchtime, a pic-nic or, if the ride is in the afternoon, a small bottle of vine and chips.

-Long trousers, jeans are best for anything
-Sneakers
-Shorts or open shoes are not allowed
-Backpack and scarves are not allowed because they can framed in the branches
-Belt bag for personal items

NOTICE:
During the summer put on sunscreen: paths are a little in the shade and a little in the sun going up and down