Top 15 Horse Riding in Spain

1.Jerez de la Frontera: How the Andalusian Horses Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,168 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $31Our pick

At Jerez’s Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, you’ll watch six to eight choreographies set to Spanish music, from pirouettes and Pas de Deux to carriage driving and the Spanish walk. Expect a polished 90-minute to two-hour performance in an elegant historic setting.

“This is a must-do if you are in Cadiz for a few days. It's an easy train ride to Jerez and then a quick cab ride to the Andalusian Horse show. Really enjoyed it and the performance was amazing.”

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2.El Salobre: Horse Riding Adventure with Transfer Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,609 reviews · from $75

Ride for one or two hours through El Salobre’s rocky volcanic hills with gentle, well-trained horses and guides speaking English, Spanish, or German. You’ll see tropical plantations, Maspalomas dunes, and the beach from above. Hotel pickup is available, and groups are limited to 10 riders.

“Excellent day, the trainers are so confident and reassuring. They know the horse’s behaviours so well. Felicia was a bit naughty when she was in the school but they knew when she was out on the path she was fine which she absolutely was, Luther was my horse and he was beautiful. Very loving from the get go nuzzling in and falling asleep on my shoulder before we rode. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and thank you for taking the time to experiment my drone and see if it was safe for us and others, allowing me to capture some great shots. Very kind of you!Read more”

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3.Jerez de la Frontera: Andalusian Horse Dance and Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,289 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $38

Spend 3.5 hours at Jerez’s Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Watch a 90-minute ballet of Andalusian horses, carriages, classical dressage, and Spanish riders, then visit the palace grounds, saddlery, Art Equestrian Museum, and Carriage Museum.

“It was interesting reading about horse history and seeing film clips about various aspects of horse history & the equestrian school in the museum. The horse training was neat to see and the horse show was fantastic! The riders & the horses were magnificent! It was such a fun treat to see the horses in the stables and see so many different carriages in the carriage museum. (I just wish we could have taken some photos of the carriages because they are such treasures)! I really enjoyed being able to give the horses attention in the stables.”

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4.Yeguada de la Cartuja Carthusian Horses Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 970 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $22Best value

Visit Yeguada de la Cartuja near Jerez for a 2.5-hour guided tour in Spanish, English, or German. See mares, foals, colts, and stallions, learn how the Carthusian breed is preserved, then watch a dressage exhibition in the main arena.

“Beautiful horses, very intimate experience. You can tell the horses are very well taken care of as well. The show was amazing!”

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5.Horseback Ride with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 836 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $47

At Xanadu riding center in Arona, you’ll ride gentle horses through southern Tenerife’s volcanic terrain, past cacti and tabaiba, with an instructor guiding every step. Choose one hour near the ranch or two hours to reach the coast and beach. Guides speak Spanish, English, Russian, or Dutch.

“We had to wait and hour before getting on our already delayed time”

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6.Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $169Top rated

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat, ride calmly trained horses along mountain trails with guides such as Laura, then visit the basilica and monastery with a mountain guide. The ride suits beginners, but the Montserrat visit can feel rushed, especially on busy weekends.

“I have never had a bad experience with Viator until this excursion. The horseback experience was first and it was amazing. We were then transported To Montserrat to view the monastary, Church, and Black Madonna.all of which we did not experience. When we arrived at the entry point we were stopped for at least 20-25 minutes (time wasted) because parking was full and they would not even allow Drivers, just dropping off guests, to enter. We were to meet up with our guide, get dropped off, and the group he had with him was taken back to do their horseback ride portion. Because we were late, our guide started walking…”

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7.Andalusian Horses Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 483 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

At Jerez’s Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, you’ll watch 90 minutes of classical dressage, doma vaquera, carriage driving, work in hand, and a coordinated carrousel. The program changes by day, and narration is in Spanish.

“The artistry and precision of the horses and cabelleros was a delight to watch. Truly enjoyed this show! Was slightly difficult to find parking, but we did find a spot to parallel park on a nearby street. Ticket window signage could be improved, waited in line at ticket window 1 to pick up prepaid ticket, only to be told to go to window 2, which was labeled for group reservations. Was not clear to me that we had a “group” reservation. That was the only glitch. Narration before each segment was only in Spanish, although the announcements were in four different languages, so we missed some explanation of what was…”

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8.Horse Riding Tour Through the Tabernas Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 406 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Ride into the Tabernas Desert from Rancho Malcaminos in a group of up to six. Your guide, such as Theo, Birgitt, or Sara, matches the pace to the least experienced rider, explains desert geology and film history, and may allow experienced riders to trot or gallop.

“It was a very enjoyable walk through the desert and viewing many sites from famous and not so famous movies. The horses were high quality horses (genuine movie star horses used for actors and stuntmen). Our guide, Theo (sorry if we misspelt this) was excellent, explained all about the desert, what we were seeing and took photos of us at prominent photographic locations. The horses have two speeds - walk and gallop. Only our daughter who is an experienced rider was invited to gallop and they went very fast - she loved it. Thanks so much for a wonderful experience”

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9.Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride Through Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 404 reviews · 45 min

Meet at the Colors of Seville office for a 45-minute private carriage ride through Seville. A Spanish-speaking coachman takes you past María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, San Telmo Palace, the bullring, and Plaza del Triunfo. Each carriage holds up to four people.

“Amazing experience. Driver/guide was very friendly and pointed out all the main sites. Route was excellent. An experience not to be missed, highly recommended.”

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10.Horseback Riding Excursion and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 383 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Spend an hour on horseback in the forests of Alcudia’s Puig de Sant Martí, with calm horses and guidance for beginners. Back at Ranxo Ses Roques, Miguel and Sally lead a generous tasting of Mallorcan wines, cheeses, pâté, jam, and oil. Northern Mallorca pickup is included.

“wine and cheese was so good and informative. horses were lovely. so glad we went. definitely recommend. yum and fun!”

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11.The Best Horse Riding Experience in Gran Canaria (2 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 349 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $67

You’ll ride from El Salobre into the hills above Maspalomas, with wide views of the resort and famous dunes. Guides match horses to your ability, explain the basics, and adjust the pace for beginners and experienced riders. Hotel pickup is available, groups can reach 12 people, and each guide handles up to six riders.

“Never been on a horse before and pretty afraid of them to be honest but thoroughly enjoyed the trek. Booked it last minute for the following day and received my pick up details early the next morning. 2 hours is a long time on a horse for a novice but I’m really glad I done it and the horses are well looked after and big and strong”

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12.Authentic and Romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · 1 min

Ride through Seville by horse-drawn carriage, passing Maria Luisa Park, Triana, the Guadalquivir, and Hotel Alfonso XIII. Your Spanish-speaking driver provides commentary, with Manuel and Bambino among the guides reported for some departures. Pickup and drop-off are included in central areas.

“we were took to a part of seville that we hadn't walked to I booked a Spanish speaking tour by mistake but we had fun with the driver he tried his very best to explain the attractions”

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13.Fuengirola: Spanish Horse Show with Optional Dinner/Flamenco

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 249 reviews · from $40

At Finca El Cartujano, Salvador Sanchez leads a one-hour show featuring more than 15 Cartujano horses, dressage, sevillanas, doma vaquera, and a cobra of mares. Choose the horse show alone or add paella, wine, and a 55-minute flamenco performance with live musicians and dancers.

“A fun evening in a traditional setting! Staff were very friendly and really helpful. We saw the capabilities of these amazing and beautiful animals and were in awe of the relationship between rider and horse! We stayed for the paella and the flamenco dancing and left feeling pleased we had made the visit! We would recommend it to everyone of all ages.”

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14.Half-Day Montserrat & Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 238 reviews · from $136

Travel from central Barcelona by air-conditioned minibus to Montserrat, where you’ll enjoy a gentle one-hour horseback ride with a trained monitor and visit the Benedictine monastery. Guides such as Oriol, Marc, Martina, and Laura are praised for clear local stories and patient instruction. Expect beautiful scenery, but limited monastery free time.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Every minute was worth it! Highly recommend this to anyone wanting to visit Montserrat - this is the best way to experience the city! Beautiful views throughout the scenic countryside - pictures are no justice. The horse riding was my favourite part of the day - all the horses were stunning and exceptionally calm to ride. It is even applicable for beginners - this was only my second time actually riding a horse and I was extremely comfortable. Overall, a very knowledgable tour guide with interesting stories and history of Montserrat was given throughout the day. Loved it!!Read more”

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15.Horse Riding in Sierra del Guadarrama National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $88

Join Mariano for a two-hour horseback ride in Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, north of Madrid. After meeting at C. de las Pozas, 1, a short SUV transfer brings you to the trail. Calm horses, beginner-friendly instruction, and a group limited to six make this a personal way to reach the mountain scenery.

“Excellent!! Highly recommend. Mariano and the horses were great!”

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