Spain · HORSES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 horse riding worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Watch Andalusian horses perform dressage, carriage driving, and Spanish riding at Jerez’s Royal Equestrian School for about $31.
“Totally enjoyed the performance and was so worth it!!”
Ride gentle horses through Gran Canaria’s volcanic hills, with Maspalomas views, expert guides, small groups, and optional hotel transfers.
“We really enjoyed our trip, it was nice to be split and paired with horses based on your riding ability allowing those that could to do a trot and gallop. We would recommend to anyone from no riding experience to experienced rider as each will have the opportunity to enjoy the trip.”
Watch Andalusian horses perform classical dressage in Jerez, then explore the Royal School’s palace, saddlery, equestrian and carriage museums.
“Brill visit easy to exchange the headout ticket I saw the carriage museum and horses going thru their steps getting ready for the show. Show us brilliant 90 mins”
Tour Yeguada de la Cartuja near Jerez for free-running horses, foals, breeding history, and a graceful dressage show for $22.
“Top quality experience for the entire family . I am from Jerez but currently live in the USA. As almost a local I really can recommend it”
Ride from Arona through volcanic terrain to Tenerife’s coast, with calm horses, small groups, ocean views, and patient instruction for beginners.
“The whole experience was great, I’d never ridden a horse before and it’s almost like the horses knew that and were very understanding, highly recommend to anyone for their first time.”
Review of Barcelona’s Montserrat monastery and horseback riding tour, with itinerary, price, transport tips, horse limits, and honest advice.
“The horseback riding was spectacular! Laura & Carlos took excellent care of us! The monastery tour VERY disappointing!! Isabella was not knowledgeable and mismanaged time.”
See Andalusian horses perform dressage, carriage driving, and traditional Spanish riding at Jerez’s Royal Equestrian School.
“The show was excellent. A variety of performances, not too long but thoroughly enjoyable. An authentic taste of Andalusia”
Ride through Spain’s Tabernas Desert with calm horses, film locations, desert geology, and expert guides in a small six-person group.
“Great experience, guide was fab and very informative about the surrounding area. Horse's are really well behaved, especially mika who had my very inexperienced husband as a rider.”
See Seville’s grand sights by private horse-drawn carriage, from Plaza de España to the Cathedral, in a relaxed 45-minute ride.
“The guide was late picking up, the horse drawn carriage was excellent the guide didn’t speak very good English to understand what he was showing us. Also he dropped us at the cathedral instead of taking us back to where he picked us up. So we had to walk back to meet my husband. The ride only lasted half hour instead of the 45 mins shown, so overall a little disappointed. I gave it 5 overall as it was lovely to see the sights.”
Ride through Mallorca’s Puig de Sant Martí, then taste local wines, cheeses, pâté, jam, and oil at family-run Ranxo Ses Roques.
“The horses were all beautiful and the wine & tapas tasting was very good quality local produce I would highly recommend this trip”
Review of El Salobre’s two-hour horse ride in Gran Canaria, with mountain views, hotel pickup, ability-matched horses, costs, and practical tips.
“Absolutely amazing trip, can’t suggest it enough. The horses were really well cared and my horse Kabul was just perfect for me. They assign you horses based on your level of experience, so I enjoyed having one with a bit more spark than just a lazy trail horse. The guides are awesome and will explain the basics to you so you don’t hurt the horse by accident if you’ve never ridden before. My only tiny thing was there was a lot of stopping and starting waiting for the slower folk to catch up, so splitting into two groups would be perfect, but I understand that’s not always an option. Would…”
Review of Seville’s romantic horse-drawn carriage ride, with routes through Maria Luisa Park, Triana, and the Guadalquivir area.
“It was fabulous. The carriage came to our rental and it was such a surprise to see the horse and carriage at our door. The driver was excellent, he pointed out various sites along the way. We were so impressed how calm the horse was in full traffic and how skilled our driver was. It was a highlight of our trip to Seville.”
Watch Cartujano horses, meet the animals, enjoy paella, and see live flamenco at Finca El Cartujano near Fuengirola.
“Great show. Very beautiful horses and very well trained. Amazing combination horses spectacle,dinner, and flamenco dance. For sure, we will be back to enjoy it. Thank you for this amazing spectacol.”
Ride gentle horses through Montserrat National Park, visit its famous monastery, and see La Moreneta on a small-group trip from Barcelona.
“Very fun, the guide Victor at the ranch was super sweet and gave a lot of information about why Montserrat is so important to Catalonia.”
Ride gentle horses through Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, with mountain views, a small group, and patient English or Spanish guidance.
“Manuelo was the goat. Fire views. My first time on a pony”
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