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Horseback riding vacations in
Spain
Join Hidden Trails on some of the best horse riding vacations in Spain. Spanish horse riding holidays have a lot to offer and are as diverse as dressage clinics, trail rides, and gourmet food vacations. Hidden Trails offer equestrian tours in some of Spain’s most stunning locations – from Catalonia to Central Spain, Mallorca to Southern Spain. On a horseback riding holiday in Spain you will uncover hidden valleys, bask in the Mediterranean sunlight and dine of the finest wine and food.
Horse Riding in Spain
There is more to Spain that just bullfights and flamenco dancers. This vast country in the Mediterranean is home to mountains, hills, valleys, never ending beaches, island getaways and amazing wine regions.
In Catalonia our horse rides meander through volcanic landscapes, canter along beautiful beaches and traverse the mighty Pyrenees mountain range or you can opt for a Coastal Gourmet Ride.
Central Spain is a gourmet extravaganza – our “Vineyard Trail” ride is in an area boasting over 8000 wine makers! Here you will also encounter the wonders of Madrid, and many small medieval villages - or we explore the Kingdom of Castile across the Gredos Mountains.
Mallorca – a Mediterranean island paradise - is another excellent horse riding location.
Andalucia - Southern Spain is also a popular horse riding region. The Atlantic Coast Ride will take you from the wide open beaches of the Atlantic to the white villages in the interior. There is And then there is Jerez, home to the annual “Feria del Caballo’ (Horse Festival). At Europe’s southernmost tip, the Tarifa Riding Week offers a relaxing coastal ride while staying at a lovely 4-star hotel. Interested in training on one of these beautiful Andalusian horses? Check out our dressage clinics under the instruction of former Olympian medalists.
The Andalusian (Spanish Horse)
Spain is famous for its Spanish Horse (Andalusian). The Andalusian is believed to be the most ancient riding horse in the world. Although the origins of the breed are not clear, Spanish experts adamantly maintain that it is in fact a native of Spain and does not owe one single feature of its makeup to any other breed. In the 15th Century the Carthusian Monks founded the most famous lines of the Spanish horse on the Fuente del Suero estate Jerez. The Stud was called "Hierro del Bocado" and was situated in the beautiful grounds of the Guadalete's valley next to the Carthusian Monastery. The Carthusian Monks developed a herd that became one of the most appreciated in the world. The Spanish horse has certainly made a lasting impact on many of the worlds breeds, including the Mustang, Quarter Horse Appaloosa, Peruvian Paso, and Paso Fino.
Spanish History and Culture
Spain has a tremendous history – reflected in prehistoric cave paintings, Moorish palaces, crumbling castles, Roman ruins, Gothic and Renaissance cathedrals as well as some very distinctive modern architecture. The uniqueness of Spain lies in the separate kingdoms which made up the original Spanish nation. These regions remain diverse in their language, culture, cuisine and art. They include: Andalucía, Aragon, Asturias, Basque Country, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla León, Catalonia, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Madrid, Murcia, Navarra and Valencia.
Spanish Weather and Climate
Summers in Spain generally experience highs of around 28 °C in the height of summer. Winters are mild, with lows around 10 - 13 °C.
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Holidays on horseback in Spain
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Train and Trail in Spain
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A riding holiday that was designed for those who share our passion for horses. The combination of "trail and training" is ideal for riders who believe that trail riding is one of the best ways to have fun, make new friends, relax from the stress of modern-day lifestyles and see Spain from another angle, while devoting some time to improving your horse riding skills so that your confidence in, and enjoyment of horses, will increase greatly over the week.
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Train in Southern Spain
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A riding holiday that was designed for those who share our passion for horses. The combination of "trail and training" is ideal for riders who believe that trail riding is one of the best ways to have fun, make new friends, relax from the stress of modern-day lifestyles and see Spain from another angle, while devoting some time to improving your horse riding skills so that your confidence in, and enjoyment of horses, will increase greatly over the week.
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Spain
Travel restrictions
Whichever country you are arriving from, all passengers arriving in Spain by air or sea (ferry), including passengers making flight transfers and children under 12, must fill in a health control form before they start their journey.
If you are traveling from a country or territory on the list of low-incidence countries outside the high-risk area, you can travel without the need for diagnostic tests or vaccination or immunity certificates.
If you are traveling from a territory included in the list of risk countries/areas (see the current list here: https://www.sanidad.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/spth.htm ), you will need a vaccination certificate
If you need a vaccination certificate, this must have been issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin at least 14 days after the date of administration of the final dose of the complete course of vaccination, as long as the final dose of that course of vaccination was no more than 270 days ago. From that time, the certificate must show the administration of a booster vaccination (from February 1st 2022).
Effective June 7th 2021, vaccinated individuals can travel to Spain if they present the following documents upon arrival:
- QR code generated through the Spain Travel Health portal or by downloading the SpTH app in Google Play or App Store for each traveler,
- Vaccination certificate showing they have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 more than 14 days before the flight to Spain (up to one year after the date of vaccination) with one of the European Medicines Agency-approved vaccines or the WHO approved vaccines. Please visit the Spain Travel Health portal (FAQs) for details about which vaccine certificate or document proving vaccination against COVID-19/diagnostic test/recovery of COVID-19 will be required to enter Spain.
Effective September 6th 2021, U.S. citizens can travel from the United States to Spain on non-essential travel, such as tourism) if they show proof of vaccination.
Additionally, U.S. citizens travelling from the United States to Spain must present upon arrival in Spain a QR code generated through the Spain Travel Health portal, obtained through the website or by downloading the “SpTH app” for each traveler, regardless of their age.
Vaccine certificates, such as those provided by the CDC, are being accepted to allow entry for U.S. citizens into Spain. Please refer to the Spain Travel Health portal (FAQs) for more detailed information: https://www.spth.gob.es/faq?tab=2
If any of the certificates (vaccination, recovery, or test) are invalid, health authorities may require an antigen test taken at the airport or a PCR test after arrival and/or may not allow the passenger entry into Spain.
Travelers to Spain are not currently subject to any quarantine requirement unless directed by Spanish authorities upon arrival in Spain due to specific circumstances.
Measures taken by the government
The Spanish government has announced plans to gradually relax some confinement measures in phases over the next six to eight weeks. Confinement measures will vary from region to region within Spain.
An order from the Ministry of Health requires that face masks be used by everyone age six or older in enclosed spaces and public areas where it is impossible to maintain six feet of social distance.
The most common restrictions in Spain include:
- Using a facemask covering your mouth and nose in any public closed spaces.
- Limited capacity in religious facilities, funeral homes, shops, restaurants, and bars.
- Requirement to show the EU Digital COVID certificate (or vaccination certificate utilized to enter Spain for visitors) to enter bars, restaurants, and other public venues.
Testing
Travellers can obtain a COVID-19 test in Spain for free if prescribed by a public health doctor, or by paying an average of €120 if they obtain the test from a private medical facility, such as those on the Covid Testing Locations list: https://es.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/260/COVID19_Testing_Labs_Spain_January_2021.pdf
Results are typically provided by email, but an original signed results record will be provided upon request.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
There are reports that emergency medical services (telephone numbers 112 and 061 from within Spain) are stressed and that responses are delayed.
Source:
US Embassy in Spain https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on January 18th 2020 (checked on January 26th 2022)
Spain’s official tourism website https://travelsafe.spain.info/en/before/
Checked on January 26th 2021
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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