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Best Horse Riding in Spain — Our Top 15

49 rides  ·  from $18 a head

Andalusia is the reason: dancing horses in Jerez, coastal rides on the islands, and hill tracks behind the resorts. The 15 here separate the shows you watch from the rides you sit on.

Jerez de la Frontera: How the Andalusian Horses Dance - Doma Vaquera brings cattle-country riding into the arena
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Jerez de la Frontera: How the Andalusian Horses Dance

1.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 in a 90-minute to two-hour show. Expect classical dressage, Doma Vaquera, carriage driving, work in hand, and a final carrousel, all set to Spanish music and 18th-century costumes.

“Was a great experience , loved seeing behind the scenes an seeing the history of how a when it began, only negative was the gift shop shut to early, missed out as was looking round after tour .”

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Cordoba: Equestrian Show General Entry - What the 70-minute performance includes
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Cordoba: Equestrian Show General Entry

2.Equestrian Show General Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,333 reviews · 1h 10m · from $21

Spend 70 minutes at Córdoba’s sixteenth-century Royal Stables watching Andalusian horses perform classical dressage, vaquera riding, and Alta Escuela alongside flamenco. General entry is $21, and a free audioguide app adds context before or after the show. Photography and video are not allowed inside.

“Wonderful experience, horses are beautiful, a must if in cordoba”

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El Salobre: Horse Riding Adventure with Transfer Options - Meeting the horses and choosing your mount
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El Salobre: Horse Riding Adventure with Transfer Options

3.El Salobre: Horse Riding Adventure with Transfer Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,034 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $44

Ride for one or two hours through El Salobre’s volcanic hills on a calm, trained horse matched to your ability. Guides including Laura, Elena, Amanda, and Eleanor provide help in English, Spanish, or German. Beginners walk in line, while experienced riders may trot or gallop on selected sections.

“It was fun but it’s good for beginners or first time riders. If you have Experience, it probably won’t be fun.”

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Mallorca: Horseback Riding Experience with Food Options - The One-Hour Ride Through the Trees
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Mallorca: Horseback Riding Experience with Food Options

4.Horseback Riding Experience with Food Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,424 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $42

At Ranxo Ses Roques, you’ll feed goats and other farm animals before a guided horseback ride through the trees and up the mountain slopes. Beginners can walk at an easy pace, while experienced riders may trot or canter. Add a Mallorcan tasting or handmade burger lunch afterward.

“My husband and I didn’t have any previous experience, so we were a bit unsure if it suited us. But the horses were lovely, knew where they should go, and instructors were really friendly and riding close to us. So the whole ride felt safe and nice. I really recommend this experience!”

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Jerez de la Frontera: Andalusian Horse Dance and Museums - The Palace Gardens and 19th-Century Setting
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Jerez de la Frontera: Andalusian Horse Dance and Museums

5.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. See a 90-minute horse ballet with Spanish music, classical dressage, carriage work, and Spanish riding traditions, then visit the equestrian and carriage museums, palace grounds, and training areas.

“Clear signage on arrival. Seats were good with plenty of leg room. Enough space so that you didn’t to stand up to allow people to access their seats further down your row. The performance was excellent. The control of the riders was incredible and we saw the full range of their talents. After the performance we went for very reasonably priced drinks and snacks at the Snack bar , where we joined by some of the riders, who were in need of hydration, as the temperature outside was 37C . The only surprise was that by the time we left the site the souvenir shop had closed.”

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Jerez: Yeguada de la Cartuja Carthusian Horses Tour - Arriving at Fuente del Suero
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Jerez: Yeguada de la Cartuja Carthusian Horses Tour

6.Yeguada de la Cartuja Carthusian Horses Tour

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

Visit Yeguada de la Cartuja near Jerez for a 2.5-hour guided tour in English, Spanish, or German. See free-running horses, mares with foals, stallions, and a dressage display in the main arena. Guides such as André, Caroline, and Linda are known for clear, engaging explanations.

“A wonderful tour and story and the show was very special, so glad we booked. The only complaint is that we missed our English group being called at the start of the tour so it began without us. It would be good if the tour guides can ensure their groups are complete before beginning.”

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Jerez: Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Admission - Start in the gardens and reception center
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Jerez: Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Admission

7.Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 882 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Spend about two hours at Jerez’s Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. A guide leads you through the stables, tack room, saddlery, palace, and museums, with horse training usually visible except Saturdays. Tours are offered in Spanish, English, French, and German.

“An excellent, affordable tour of a beautiful place. The horses were beautifully cared for and the premises pristine. During, and after, our tour we were able to watch the horses training. Excellent guides and a wonderful environment to spend time in.”

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Tenerife: Horseback Ride with Instructor - Why the Two-Hour Ride Is the Better Scenic Choice
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Tenerife: Horseback Ride with Instructor

8.Horseback Ride with Instructor

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

From Xanadu riding center in Arona, you’ll ride calm horses through southern Tenerife’s volcanic terrain, past cacti and cardones, with guides such as Dori and Germain. Choose one hour for a gentle introduction or two hours for the coast, beach, and sea breeze.

“It was a great experience. The horses were smart and cute. The guide taught us about tropical plants, volcanoes, botanical gardens, etc. along the way and took a lot of photos for us. Riding from the middle of the mountain to the crater, you can enjoy the beautiful ocean view. This is an experience not to be missed in Tenerife.”

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Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona - Starting on Diagonal and heading toward Montserrat
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Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona

9.Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona

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

Pair a beginner-friendly horseback ride near Montserrat with a guided visit to its basilica and monastery. Guides such as Laura, Roger, Lucas, and Carlos have led parts of this experience. Expect mountain views, a calm trail, limited free time, and transport from Barcelona.

“The tour got off to a bad start as we were just getting out of the city on the bus the tour guide informed me that I would be able to ride the horses because of weight restriction of 209 lbs. We had to fill out our weight days in advance and after putting in our weights in pounds I was not given any notification that I was over the weight limit. I should have been notified days in advance by the company when I booked the tour or even when I checked in at the office location…..not on the bus when we were on the way. The check in…”

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Barcelona Off the Beaten Track Bike Tour - Starting near the Olympic Port
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Barcelona Off the Beaten Track Bike Tour

10.Barcelona Off the Beaten Track Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 676 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $47

Ride for about four hours with an English-speaking local guide through El Born, Ciutadella Park, Poblenou, the Olympic Port, and Barceloneta. Steel Donkey supplies the bike, lock, and helmet on request. Guides such as Bella, Julio, Claudia, and Marianna add local stories and practical tips.

“Not what I thought I signed up. Our guide (from Argentina, living in Barcelona for 20 years) wasn't a good leader and just rode off at times without people from the group. Three people in the group got left behind one time because she rode off without making sure everyone knew where we were going. She also took us to many small alleys where we could hardly ride and had to dismount and walk the bikes many times. On top of that, she took us to areas where her friends had shops and tried to get us to go inside but everyone in the group was frustrated by that point…”

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Andalusian Horses Dance Show - How the six performance traditions fit together
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Andalusian Horses Dance Show

11.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 performance built around classical dressage, cattle-herding techniques, carriage driving, work in hand, and a coordinated carousel. Shows vary by day, with six to eight choreographies and Spanish narration.

“Amazing show! I had a little trouble booking this because Viator was asking for passport information. I called and was able to book by phone without passport info with a very nice lady on the phone. The show itself was amazing! It was expensive taking a taxi from the cruise port. Be very careful determining the taxi charges, better yet, use Uber. It’s about 30-40 minute ride from the cruise port. We had cabby wait for us which was way more expensive than the cabbie initially promised.”

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Almeria: Horse Riding Tour Through the Tabernas Desert - Arriving at Rancho Malcaminos
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Almeria: Horse Riding Tour Through the Tabernas Desert

12.Almeria: Horse Riding Tour Through the Tabernas Desert

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

Ride into the Tabernas Desert from Rancho Malcaminos with a guide such as Theo, Sara, or Birgitt. After a short lesson, you’ll follow quiet desert paths past film locations, Llano del Búho, and La Tortuga. The two-hour ride suits beginners, though the group moves at the slowest rider’s pace.

“1st time on a horse, but guide was very helpful and informative. Great experience! A+++++”

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Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride Through Seville - Starting at Colors of Seville
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride Through Seville

13.Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride Through Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 404 reviews · 45 min

Meet your Spanish-speaking coachman at Colors of Seville for a private carriage ride through Seville’s historic center. See Plaza de España, María Luisa Park, the Torre del Oro, San Telmo Palace, and Plaza del Triunfo. The carriage holds up to four people and includes pickup.

“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.”

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Mallorca: Horseback Riding Excursion and Wine Tasting - Choosing the right horse for your ability
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Mallorca: Horseback Riding Excursion and Wine Tasting

14.Horseback Riding Excursion and Wine Tasting

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

Ride for an hour through the forests of Alcudia’s Puig de Sant Martí with a qualified guide, then join Miguel and Sally at Ranxo Ses Roques for Mallorcan wine, cheese, pâté, jam, and oil. Pickup is included from northern Mallorca. Riders must be 16 or older.

“Amazing experiance! Ideal to feel the taste of Mallorka and do horse riding.”

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The Best Horse Riding Experience in Gran Canaria (2 hours) - Two hours on rocky mountain trails
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The Best Horse Riding Experience in Gran Canaria (2 hours)

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

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

Spend about two hours on horseback above Maspalomas, riding rocky trails with views of the dunes and mountains. El Salobre Horse Riding matches horses to ability, teaches first-timers the basics, and includes helmets, hotel pickup, and groups of up to 12.

“I was already on many different horseback riding tours and this one was definitely not on my upper half scale The ground is very bad for the horses to walk on and not as relaxing to enjoy when horse keeps stumbling”

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