Horseriding near Kalikalos

Four of us went horse riding near Kissos with our guide Giorgiou -a man not very familiar with subtlety or chit-chat. Be prepared to be told very clearly if you’re getting it wrong! 

You ride without hats and all the saddles bar one are Western style.  The horses were responsive and well behaved.  The hour’s ride was a round trip into a wooded mountainous area with the occasional view of the sea.  We started on the main road for five minutes but luckily all the cars overtook cautiously. We then headed up a very steep stoney hill which the horses navigated with skill but you need to stay focussed and this isn’t probably suitable for beginners. We thoroughly enjoyed going as a group so would recommend that and we think there is probably an opportunity for longer rides. 

The Irish contingent, a rough diamond called Bernice from Sligo, constantly tried to annoy the horse in front as a means of passing the time which only stopped when the horse tried to kick her and and Robin the rider claimed to have no knowledge. We finished by returning to the road and a short canter back to base.

Bernice, Joan, Ray and Robin