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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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Tarifa Riding Getaway
Tarifa is the southernmost village of Spain and Europe and it offers many diverse possibilities for excursions, riding or otherwise! From Tarifa you can journey to Jerez, which is the home of the Royal Andalusian Riding School, Cádiz, Ronda, Gibraltar, and Sevilla.
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Train and Trail in Spain
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
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 According to a Spanish Order dated July 17th, 2020, Spain’s borders are now open for the following persons: residents of Schengen Partner States (Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland) as well as Residents of Algeria (see order), Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco (see order), New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay, or China (see order) provided that travelers have come directly from these countries or only made international transits at airports outside of these countries and a few other exceptions. Before traveling to Spain, all passengers arriving from third countries must complete the Health Control Form (FCS) and show the QR code at the Border Health Control at the airport upon arrival in 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.
Effective December 22nd, 2020, the Spanish government has suspended entry into Spain of any individuals coming from the United Kingdom, except for Spanish citizens and residents of Spain.
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:
- A nighttime curfew
- Public or private gatherings limited to six people
- Limited movement to and from many locations unless it is for a legitimate and essential purpose, such as work, medical reasons, education and training, returning to your residence, taking exams, helping the elderly, minors or disabled people, banking, insurance, legal, or administrative matters, and any emergency or force majeure situations
- Limited capacity in religious facilities, funeral homes, shops, restaurants, and bars
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 December 22nd (checked on January 13th)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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