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Bella Vista Hotel Half Board Accommodation – Closed April, 1st week of May, October-November
Villa Elpinski Self- Catering Accommodation – Available All Year
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Available all year.
Included – All riding, accommodation as per booking, (half board or self-catering) and guide.
Excluded – Flights, airport transfers lunches, drinks and tips.
Getting There
International flight to mainland Greece, Athens, followed by a domestic flight to Lesvos, Mytilene, the capital of the island.
You might also consider a ferry from the mainland to Lesvos or from other Greek islands.
Transfer
We advise renting a car to get from the airport in Mytilene airport to Molyvos (about 1 hour), which gives you the opportunity to tour the island when you have some free time.
We can also arrange a private transfer for €70 each way. If you choose this option, another good way to see the island is to rent a scooter in the town of Molyvos.
All our horse riding holidays hold a price guarantee. We believe in your piece of mind on price when you book one of our horse riding holidays and will refund the difference should you find the same horse riding holiday elsewhere at a lower price.
This holiday destination is run from a small, authentic, family run stables, just 3km from the island town of Molyvos on the Northern coast of the Island of Lesvos. The Learn to Ride program includes four lessons and 2 hacks, you may even go swimming with your horse depending on the time of year. Discover the beautiful views of the surrounding area of Molyvos on horseback. This island has so much to offer you and it is just waiting to be explored.
The riding centre has been owned and run by Rita since it opened to the public in 2012. Rita is an enthusiastic horsewoman who is a qualified tutor and guide. She speaks fluent Greek, English and Dutch and has an easy-going personality, though the safety of her horses and trail riders is of utmost importance to her.
The yard itself lies in a beautiful position, with great views of the Molyvos water reservoir. Molyvos is a gorgeous Greek town which boasts plenty of authentic houses and beautiful stone buildings, such as the medieval castle which sits proudly above the town. The quaint little houses, predominantly built in the old Turkish style, cover the surrounding hillsides.
The town tapers down to a busy fishing port, full of multi- coloured fishing, sailing and rowing boats. Numerous tavernas, and cafes & shops line the waterside and Molyvos has everything you could need, including shops, restaurants, cafes, a few night spots, banks, newsagents, internet cafes, pharmacies, as well as car and scooter hire vendors.
There is also a regular bus service for those wishing to see more of the delights that this island has to offer. Services run to the neighbouring coastal towns of Petra, Avlaki and Eftalou, which is home to the wonderful natural hot springs. Or why not go further afield and visit the petrified forest at Apolithomeno Dasos National Park or the salt fields near to the Alikes Wetlands – a fantastic sight for bird watching and wildlife spotting. Flamingo, stork and ibis have been known to frequent these expansive wetlands. We would highly recommend incorporating a few days of sight-seeing and island exploration into your riding trip to fully appreciate this very much untouched Greek island.
Horses – A small herd of Haflinger, Arab and Ardennes horses, mares, stallions and geldings.
Level of Riding & Pace – Beginner to Advanced riders can be accommodated.
Tack – English style tack, Endurance & English saddles, with mostly snaffle bridles.
Weight Restriction – 15 & ½ stones / 100kg / 220lbs.
Group Size – Minimum 1 to a maximum of 15.
There are 2 types of accommodation to choose from, the 4-star hotel accommodation which is available from May to October and the Villa apartments which are available all year round.
Bella Vista Hotel – Half Board
Good hotel accommodation, which is perfect for those of you who want to chill out by the pool when you are not riding. This family-owned hotel offers breakfast and dinners, often with Greek themed nights, staff are friendly and warm. The hotel is about a 30-minute walk from Molyvos and sits right on the beach.
Villa Elpiniki – Self Catering
A gorgeous collection of Greek style apartments in a rural setting but within a 10-minute walk of Molyvos. Each of them has their own kitchen facilities, a private terrace and open fires, good for the winter months, plus a shared BBQ area, a lovely swimming pool and gardens.
Riding 1-2 hours per day
This is a seven night Learn to Ride program which includes:
– 4 riding lessons (approximately 1 hour each)
– 2 hacks exploring the stunning local area (depending on the season 1 of these hacks will include swimming with your horse)
Zara’s Planet Horse Riding Holidays Guarantee:
All our horse riding holidays hold a price guarantee. We believe in your piece of mind on price when you book one of our horse riding holidays and will refund the difference should you find the same horse riding holiday elsewhere at a lower price.
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