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Arion Stables

Magafas, Hersonissos, Crete, Greece
+306973733825
5.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: pony and horse ridingindividual personal ridesbeach and mountain ridessunset beach ridessmall zoo- animal parkV.I.P. horse carriage serviceweddings... more » Owner description: pony and horse ridingindividual personal ridesbeach and mountain ridessunset beach ridessmall zoo- animal parkV.I.P. horse carriage serviceweddings with our Victoria carriagecarriage tours to the town or traditional villagesriding and driving lessonstraditional taverna & cafe barplaygroundsa peacefull paradise for our animals & horse friendliest stable in whole crete. « less
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Reading, England
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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As a keen rider and horse owner I really miss my horse and horses in general when going away on holiday for two weeks. I always pack my hat and try to find somewhere to ride when I am away. I have ridden in many parts of the world...Ecuador, Brazil, Zambia, Mongolia, Iceland, Jordan and Spain to name just a... More

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Athens, Attiki, Greece
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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Great food, great people, nice setting!!!! Good for families, couples and friends.

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Shipston-on-Stour, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We visited twice last week - it had always been Sharon's wish to ride on a beach despite her disability - Zara could not have been more helpful and positive and after a brief ride near the stables, she achieved her ambition and we had a wonderful time (despite Darla standing on my toe) - thank you for a wonderful... More

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Notts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

Had a wonderful ride along the beach and even got a gallop on the way back. Nice quiet horses and thought it was good value.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
3
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good atmoshpere middle place people friendly...bad awhter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Limnes
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Visited today and it is Lovely there is a Play Area for Children, Horses,Goats,Lambs,Rabbits,Gerbils. The owners are Lovely People and the Food is Lovely and not expensive.

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Hersonissos, Greece
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

And you can ride the horses too...... Good place for childrens' parties as there are goats and stuff and a covered outdoor area.

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london
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
3
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My husband booked this as a suprise for me. Ive ridden my whole life but had a bad accident so am not as confident as i used to be. I explained this to Zara who completely understood. All fear went out the window- zara was a fantastic guide and her horses are as reliable as they come. My husband had... More

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Heraklion, Greece
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011
2
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Nice place,lovely animals,and the guys who own the place are very friendly.

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New York City, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I have been horseback riding my whole life and try to go for a ride whenever i travel. Its rare to find a tourist barn while on vacation that takes such good care of their horses and offers such a beautiful and memorable experience. Arion definitely did both. We went on a two hour ride through olive groves, along the... More

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