KOKOU - Horse Riding Paros

We treat all our visitors as friends, in the true spirit of Canadian and Greek hospitality!

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KOKOU - Horse Riding Paros

Dany and I left Canada in 1984 to move to Greece. Dany is from the city of Quebec and I, Ivan, come from Montreal. I was brought up around horses. Most riding in Canada was with Western tack so I worked at the Sans Souci Riding Center to gain experience of the English style of horse riding.

We started Kokou Riding Center on Paros in 1990, with five horses. We now have twenty eight, all strong, sure-footed, and attentive.

To maintain quality, we keep the business small. I, Ivan, am the main Guide, and we have well trained interns taking you out on our rides. Dany takes reservations, organises and runs transportation where needed, and provides all the information you may need to find Kokou, along with some useful tips on what to do and see on Paros.

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Safety

Your safety is important to us. We provide safety helmets for children and adults. We hold all the necessary permits and insurances needed to protect our visitors.

Flexibility

We have both English and Western tack. For beginners we have found that Western is safer... the pommel gives the inexperienced rider a better hold of the saddle. More experienced riders may choose the tack they prefer.

Horses

Our horses are well trained and will only do what a rider is comfortable with. None will gallop unless it knows its rider can cope.

Hospitality

We treat all our visitors as friends, in the true spirit of Canadian and Greek hospitality! No horse is allowed to pass our Guide, unless the Guide is confident the rider is experienced and safe. Then you may go on freely.

Know About Our Horses

Onyx

12 years old

Iraklis

12 years old

Moussama

9 years old

Smoukee

8 years old

Rainbow

9 years old

Aral

18 years old

Irma

19 years old

Pepe Le Pew

13 years old

Bee

12 years old

Beba

20 years old

Cleo

40 years old

Pepsi

9 years old

Jojo

29 years old

Kiki

20 years old

Cleafty

25 years old

Pinotte

5 years old

Mathy

40 years old

Naoussa

9 years old

Piperi

9 years old

Queen

15 years old

Roxanne

18 years old

Xenia

13 years old

Zara

20 years old

Zomby

20 years old

Eva

10 years old

Kafety

6 years old

Simba

8 years old

Balthazar

5 years old

Pewee

10 years old

Agatha

1 year old

Asteri

6 years old

Sienna

12 years old

Lucille

15 years old

Check our Prices - Tours

Kokou Riding Center provides two morning tours, the sunrise swimming tour and the morning swimming tour in the company of an experienced Guide. We do not provide horses for rent. It is not possible to just turn up and ride, as our horses require to be prepared and saddled up before departure time. Visitors wishing to join a tour require to book in advance. On the few occasions where no reservations have been made for a particular ride, our horses have the opportunity to rest.

Morning Swimming Tours

Morning tours include a number of local beaches, and riding in the sea. Taking our horses (and our visitors!) into the sea is dependent upon weather and safety, and therefore is not guaranteed. You should arrive at Kokou Riding Center at least 15 minutes before your tour is due to depart.

Free Parking and luggage storage
Free tour photos
Go-pro camera and accessories for rent

Sunrise Tour

The Kokou Sunrise Swimming Tour departs between 5.30am and 9.00am depending on the sunrise, and lasts a little more than two hours. This tour includes a number of local beaches, and swimming in the sea. Taking our horses (and our visitors!) into the sea is dependent upon weather and safety, and therefore is not guaranteed.

Price 90€

2+ hours

Morning Tour

The Kokou Morning Swimming Tour departs between 8.30am and 10.00am, depending on the time of the season and lasts a bit more than one hour. This tour includes a number of local beaches, and swimming in the sea. Taking our horses (and our visitors!) into the sea is dependent upon weather and safety, and therefore is not guaranteed.

Price 100€

1+ hour

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We have created a collection of images and videos from our rides and the the island of Paros

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Send us your reservation request

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours, if you do not get a response verify your filters or if you have your e-mails diverted. Last minute reservation (24 hour) will need to be done by telephone or SMS at this number +30 6944 174 998.

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Paros island

Paros Island- a beautiful island! Paros Island is simply a typical touristic destination in Greece. Indeed, every year thousands of tourists come and visit this island. Paros is well-known nor only for its friendly welcoming, its night life, its bars and clubs but also for its typical Greek buildings. You're going to be seduced by Paros' hills that go until the beach. You're also going to be impressed by its vineyards, its lemon tree and its olive trees. Paros Island means also having a quite walk along its old ports where you can see typical barges and boats. You can also walk along little streets with a huge range of white walls and typical flowers. Enjoy your stay in Greece and discover its Mediterranean food with spices, oil, and vegetables.

Location & Contact

Epar. Od. Naoussas-Marpissas, Kokou 844 01

+30 694 417 4998

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Directions

Kokou Riding Center is easy to find. We are located just outside Naoussa, the second town of Paros. From Naoussa, take the road that is signposted 'Marpissa, Piso Livadi, Pounda, Drios'. After just one kilometre, you will see an Avin gas station on your right. Directly opposite the gas station is our road. It is clearly signposted! Follow this track all the way to the end (around 400 metres) and you will find Kokou Riding Center.

For more information, please call us at +30 694 417 4998.

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