Mountain and Forest Trail Rides in Spain: 9 to Book

1.Guided Horseback Ride in Randa Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 239 reviews · 2h 30m · from $116Our pick

Spend 150 minutes with Mallorca Horses, grooming and preparing an Andalusian horse before riding through Randa Valley meadows and holm oak forests. Guides including Sabrina, Laura, and Toni support beginners, while experienced riders may trot or canter on suitable sections.

“Absolutely loved this hack! Sabrina and Laura were amazing and made me feel confident even though I hadn’t trotted/cantered in years. I would love to return and will be recommending to friends/ family!”

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2.Guided Horseback Riding Tour to the Lomo Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 233 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $57

Meet Nicole Werner and the horses at Finca Estrella, help prepare your mount, then follow a slow, guided trail through the Lomo Forest. The 1-hour-40-minute walk suits beginners and children from age five, with helmets and gloves included. Riders must weigh 85 kilos or less and speak English, German, or Spanish.

“It was a great first horse riding experience. The instructors were very professional and helpful, the walking route and atmosphere during the excursion were excellent. Thank you for emotions and professionalism.”

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3.Villajoyosa Horseback Riding in the Mountains with sea views

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 188 reviews · 1 hour · from $47Best value

Meet your horse and English or Spanish speaking guide at Club hípico Legend, ten minutes from Benidorm. Ride sandy mountain trails, orchards, and countryside with sea views. Routes last one, 1.5, or two hours. Long trousers are required, and the weight limit is 110 kg.

“Me and my daughter loved this trip. Would 100% book this again, thank you”

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4.Malaga – 1-hour Horseback Riding Tour with a Local Guide through the Guadalhorce Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour · from $59

Ride for about 45 minutes through the Guadalhorce Valley on a calm, well-trained horse. Guides such as Carlos and José offer patient help in English or Spanish, with quiet trails, orange and lemon trees, river views, and small groups of up to five riders. No riding experience is needed.

“I always wanted to see and ride horses , this was um amazing experience . The horses are calm and they already now the pat soo u don’t have to guide them. I hope to do this again !! Thank you for this amazing experience”

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5.2 hours Green Mountains Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Ride for two hours from Horse Riding Canaria in Ojos de Garza, with a guide, helmet, vest, and boots provided. Beginners walk at an easy pace, while experienced riders may trot or canter. Routes reach mountain viewpoints, rocky caves, cliffs, and olive orchards.

“Goed contact met de begeleider over hoe dag zou verlopen. Hele lieve paarden. Goede instructies bij ongemakken op de route. Hele leuke manege.”

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6.Horseback Riding in Montserrat Mountain Natural Park, Barcelona – 1 to 2 hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Top rated

Ride for about two hours through the countryside beside Montserrat with an experienced guide such as Laura. You’ll learn grooming, saddling, horse communication, and basic riding skills before setting out. Docile horses, ponies for children, morning or afternoon departures, and groups of six keep the outing personal.

“It was a wonderful experience! We received a warm welcome. Laura, our guide, explained everything clearly. The horses were super well-behaved! It was a lovely, relaxing ride against the impressive backdrop of Montserrat!”

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7.Horseback Riding in Randa Valleys, Mallorca, Spain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $185

Ride an Andalusian horse through the Randa countryside with a dressage instructor’s help. You’ll learn basic handling, groom and meet your horse, ride past vineyards and Cura monastery, then return for a drink and digital photos. Hotel pickup from Palma is available for an extra fee.

“Horses very polite, trail was beautiful and staff very helpful! Grooming the horses before the ride really helped us get back into working with the horse as I hadnt ridden in a while. Would definitely go again!”

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8.Horseback Riding by the beach or mountain in Tarifa, Spain – 1 to 2 hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $111

Ride for about two hours with Xperience by Horse from Camping Tarifa. Choose the beach and dunes or pine-covered mountains, learn basic horse handling, and follow a guide on a calm ride suited to beginners and experienced riders. Helmets are included.

“What an amazing experience! My wife & I had a really fun ride on the beach in the morning. The 2 dogs was a plus!😂. Having experience, we had a fun ride.”

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9.Explore Scenic Mountains and Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $266

Leave San Sebastian for a 1.5-hour horseback ride through Peñas de Aya with a trained horse and certified English-speaking guide. Hector and the staff welcome beginners, then take you back for a traditional lunch with several courses and Spanish desserts.

“I had a fantastic horse riding experience on this tour! I had never rode a horse before, but Hector and the other staff were so helpful and the horses were so well behaved that I felt at ease and could enjoy the ride.”

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