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Where can I go horseback riding in Mykonos?

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I love horseback riding while on vacation!! Where can I go in Mykonos? Are there any places where I can go on the beach?
 
Yes, when you are there just contact Likouris Travel just off the main Fabrica square, You will be get best advice!I lived and worked in Tourism industry in Mykonos.You can go to all the beaches,so many of them,by bus,by boat transfer from Platis Yalos, rent a bike,4 wheeler,car.....easy access to everywhere....Small island .... Enjoy!
 
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Yes, when you are there just contact Likouris Travel just off the main Fabrica square, You will be get best advice!I lived and worked in Tourism industry in Mykonos.You can go to all the beaches,so many of them,by bus,by boat transfer from Platis Yalos, rent a bike,4 wheeler,car.....easy access to everywhere....Small island .... Enjoy!
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Thank you so much for the reply! I will check them out. Do you know if there are any other adventurous things to do on the island?
 
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Thank you so much for the reply! I will check them out. Do you know if there are any other adventurous things to do on the island?
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Just saw this message... surely I do... windsurfing comes to mind
Windsurfing Mykonos
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It is on the beach I lived for many years.... Ask Pezi and say Hash sends hugs....
Also diving..... again on the same beach
W-DIVING (WALDEMAR FOIT)
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We all used to be crazy and hangout and party all day everyday when we were younger...ask for Waldemar...a legendary Dive Master,
Give him a hug from me too!..
I just checked these places, they are all there now ready for the summer season, me know how you get on!???
 
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Thank you for sharing the specifics of where to go! This is something Mykonos is known for. Here's some generic information about it:

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Go Horseback Riding in Mykonos, Greece

Considering going horseback riding while in Mykonos, Greece.
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I unfortunately don't remember where we went or how the tour was organized because this was a while ago, but I went on a horseback ride with my wife (my kids weren't on this trip) and we had a really great experience. We even had a chance to ride for a bit in the water at one of the more secluded beaches on the island. I highly recommend this experience!
 
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I unfortunately don't remember where we went or how the tour was organized because this was a while ago, but I went on a horseback ride with my wife (my kids weren't on this trip) and we had a really great experience. We even had a chance to ride for a bit in the water at one of the more secluded beaches on the island. I highly recommend this experience!
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Thanks for posting. So it’s safe for kids?
 
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Thanks for posting. So it’s safe for kids?
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You're welcome! Yes it is. The horse we were on were well trained and seemed to know the route.
 
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