If you're a reasonably competent rider and love the idea of traveling through Spain in the traditional way that was the norm centuries ago then a riding holiday is for you! Legends of the Knight of La Mancha Don Quixote, and the famous Andalucian horses that were owned by the royalty of Europe, all form a wonderful historical and cultural context to the horse-riding holidays that are offered by many travel and tour operators throughout Spain.

The warm temperate climate and the relatively arid weather, wonderful terrain that ranges from mountain trails to coastal landscapes, the leisurely pace of life in the pretty countryside villages and the rural setting away from the big touristy towns all make this an ideal holiday.

One of the typical horse-riding holiday providers is located near the Poqueira Valley, close to Granada and Malaga, in one of the highest horse-stable locations in Europe, on the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This spectacular range is known for its stunning scenery and wealth of flora and fauna and also the thousands of traditional horse-riding trails that criss-cross the area.



Visitors are usually picked up from Malaga airport and transported to the accommodation. This may consist of small countryside inns or rural hotels which are clean and comfortable. Food includes the wonderful local produce, fresh vegetables and fruits, wines, cheeses and desserts. On most days, picnic lunches will be provided to the riders.

Since the terrain may vary from steep climbs and narrow mountain paths to sharp descents and stony tracks, the riders must be familiar with controlling and leading their horses and competent enough to handle these types of situations. Their own levels of fitness should also be excellent, as this is quite a strenuous and adventurous holiday.

Some other popular options are the weekend horse-riding holiday, which incorporates a weekend of riding into a conventional one-week holiday either on the Costa de la Luz or other coastal area. This means that those in your family or group who would prefer to lounge on the beach and relax can do so, while the riding enthusiasts take off on their trip. This kind of vacation is great for meeting like-minded people, make new friends and also experience the typical lifestyle in many rural places and villages in Spain.

Another typical holiday would be based in the coastal city of Barbate, where the non-riders in your group or family can enjoy the luxuries of the beach and relax in the resort or hotel. The riding trip takes the participants through the magnificent landscapes of the nearby forests with stops to visit the ancient historical monuments on the way like the Mecca Tower or the view over the ancient town of Trafalgar where the English sea-lord Nelson was killed. The views on a clear day are wonderful and extend all the way to the coast of North Africa. Galloping and cantering on the beach are truly exhilarating!

For those who love the idea of spending a riding holiday, Spain is the perfect choice!

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