4 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.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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