15 Horse Riding in Spain to Build a Day Around

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 6 to 8 choreographies built around classical dressage, Doma Vaquera, carriage driving, and work in hand. Expect pirouettes, Spanish walks, airs above the ground, and a final carrousel, all set to Spanish music and traditional costumes.

“it was a marvellous experience. loved every minute.Not to be missed if you're in Jerez”

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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 mountain trails with calm horses, safety gear, and Spanish, English, or German-speaking guides. You’ll see tropical plantations, Maspalomas dunes, and the beach from above. Beginners are welcome, and hotel pickup is available for selected resorts.

“Very cool experience with great guides and animals. The horses were easy to ride and the ride was even longer than expected with great views.”

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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 about 3.5 hours at Jerez’s Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Watch a 90-minute horse ballet with Spanish music, classical dressage, carriage work, and Doma Vaquera. Arrive early for the palace grounds, training areas, saddlery, Art Equestrian Museum, and Carriage Museum. Bring photo ID, and leave cameras and recording devices behind.

“Marked the experience as excellent, because the horse show was amazing, so moving to see the relationship between horse and rider performing to the music. The venue is traditional and beautiful, set in lovely gardens. We also took the museum tour beforehand. When you get to the venue [ easy taxi journey of 10 mins from the train station ], you are shown into a cinema room to watch a film showing the history of the horses and the training school, which is really informative. The stables/museum tour is the only part that could be improved, as you are advised to leave the venue and walk along the main street,…”

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4.Jerez: 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 look at Carthusian horses, from free-running mares and colts to this year’s foals and stallions. Guides such as André, Caroline, and Linda bring the breeding story to life before a one-hour dressage exhibition in the main arena. English, Spanish, and German tours are available.

“We found the staff very welcoming and accommodating, especially since one of us was in a wheelchair. We found the tour informative and the show very enjoyable.”

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5.Horseback Ride with Instructor

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

Ride from Xanadu riding center in Arona through southern Tenerife’s volcanic terrain, cactus plants, and ocean viewpoints. Choose a one-hour route or a two-hour ride that reaches the coast and beach. Instructors match horses to your size and riding ability, making this a practical choice for beginners. English, Spanish, Russian, and Dutch are available, though English may be limited.

“The horse that I was riding was relatively gentle and the whole riding experience is wonderful as the riding trail goes up to the mountain, with the path surrounded by many species of cacti. I highly recommend this service.”

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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 for a beginner-friendly horseback ride through mountain country, followed by a guided visit to the basilica and monastery. Guides such as Laura, Carlos, Juan, Lucas, and Roger have led highly praised outings, though time at Montserrat can feel short and horse weight limits are strict.

“Laura provided clear instructions, and the horses were calm. I enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it.”

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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 a 90-minute show of trained horses and riders performing doma vaquera, classical dressage, carriage driving, work in hand, and a coordinated carrousel. The 12:00 pm performance suits families and horse lovers. Present your printed receipt at the ticket office, and arrive early for better seating and time to see the grounds.

“The Andalusian horses are magnificent. They practically dance. They are beautiful and the riders are excellent.”

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8.Almeria: Horse Riding Tour Through the Tabernas Desert

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

Spend two quiet hours on horseback in the Tabernas Desert with a guide such as Theo, Sara, Birgitt, or Tao. You’ll meet your horse, receive a short lesson, then follow desert tracks past Llano del Búho, La Tortuga, and film locations linked to Indiana Jones and Game of Thrones. The pace suits beginners, with faster riding only when the guide approves.

“it was a great experience with a very competent guide”

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9.Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride Through Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 404 reviews · 45 min

Ride through central Seville in a private carriage for up to four people. Your Spanish-speaking coachman takes you past San Telmo Palace, the Torre del Oro, Plaza de España, María Luisa Park, and Plaza del Triunfo. Guides such as Pablo have earned warm praise, and morning departures help avoid the worst heat.

“Absolutely amazing from start to finish, and our tour guide was fantastic. Highly recommend.”

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10.Horseback Riding Excursion and Wine Tasting

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

Spend about an hour riding calm, well-cared-for horses through the forests of Puig de Sant Martí near Alcudia, with guides matching horses to riding ability. Back at Ranxo Ses Roques, Miguel and Sally lead a generous tasting of Mallorcan wines, cheeses, pâté, jam, and oil. Pickup is available from northern Mallorca.

“My fiends went on the tour and absolutely loved it! They said the guides were amazing and they had a great time, they would highly recommend!”

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11.Authentic and Romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · 1 min

You’ll tour Seville by horse-drawn carriage, passing Parque de María Luisa, Plaza de España, Triana, the Guadalquivir, and Hotel Alfonso XIII. Central pickup and drop-off are included. Drivers such as Manuel and Bambino have offered commentary in more than one language, though Spanish is the stated tour language.

“Magical.. so wonderful, wanted to do it again. Romantic.. loved it”

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12.Spanish Horse Show with Optional Dinner/Flamenco

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

Spend an Andalusian evening at Finca El Cartujano with Salvador Sanchez’s horse show, stable visits, photos with riders, optional paella dinner, and a 55-minute flamenco performance. Choose the full experience for the complete program, or book separate show and dinner options. Bus pickup is available from Malaga, Torremolinos, Marbella, Fuengirola, and nearby resorts.

“Unique experience with good fun. My family and kids enjoyed it. The rundown is well structured with a proper one hour show, parking is available on-site (please check and probably limited during peak season) and staff are very friendly. We dropped a sunglasses in the car park, the staff helped us to look around at night and we managed to pick it up the day after. Highly recommend.”

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13.Half-Day Montserrat & Horse Riding Tour

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

Leave central Barcelona by air-conditioned minibus for Montserrat, where you combine a guided abbey visit with a calm horseback ride through the national park. Guides such as Marc, Han, Oriol, Laura, and Adrian have been praised for clear explanations and kind help. The horses suit beginners, but riding is limited to walking.

“I am originally from Barcelona and this was one of the funnest activities I've done so far of this kind. it was a sweet horse ride, very casual and safe. The horses are very well behaved and the guides don't leave your side. (unless the lead rider knows how to control the horse, in which case they can help others in the middle of the line) They know that if they control the lead horse and the back that the horses will follow each other without issues. (and I have intermediate experience with horses and helped run a riding program in the USA) I am very safety conscious. I think…”

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14.Horse Riding in Sierra del Guadarrama National Park

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

Leave Madrid for a two-hour horseback ride in Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. Guide Mariano leads beginners and experienced riders through mountain trails, with calm horses, wide views, and possible sights toward El Escorial, La Granja, or Segovia. Transport from the meeting point, helmet, insurance, and guide are included.

“Manuelo was the goat. Fire views. My first time on a pony”

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15.Andalusian Horses and Bulls Country Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 189 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

At A Campo Abierto, El Carrascal ranch, you watch Torrestrella bulls and Alvaro Domecq Andalusian horses perform for 1.5 hours. Riders demonstrate classical and countryside dressage, while bulls, calves, mares, foals, and a stallion appear in the arena. You can sit in sun or shade, park free, bring a pet, and receive help in English, French, German, or Spanish.

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