As featured on the BBC's 'Living in the Sun'

Horse Riding

Share the Spanish passion for horses and see on horseback.

English speaking, experienced guides
Horses for all standards of riders
Numerous mountain and river treks

We use three riding centres all of which use experienced guides and have horses to suit all standards. We can recommend a particular one depending on the type of trek you want and your standard of riding. Su has been riding with all the stables we use and tries to recommend what she thinks people will enjoy most.

One of the stables is situated in the hills behind Malaga . The owner, Kalle, is very experienced and has lived in this area for many years, so he knows the terrain like the back of his hand.

During your ride he can tell you about the local wildlife, history, culture, and traditional farming. The riding centre has a very good selection of horses from the placid, quiet ones for total beginners, to the more spirited for those who can ride and like a challenge. The horses have character, strength, temperament, and unquestionable courage. All the horses are schooled to a very high standard. Just let us know your experience and the type of ride you want, and the guides can then choose the right horse and trek for you. You are made to feel very safe with Kalle, and if you aren’t such a confident horse rider he will soon relax you. He does not use the normal English saddles, but Western saddles like the cowboys. These are a lot more comfortable when beginning or when on a day trek, a bit like having a sofa strapped to the back of the horse.

You can ride for just an hour (recommended for total beginners) to a full day trek (which includes lunch). On hot summer days the sunset tour is very popular. The riding centres behind the villa do offer rides with fantastic views over the lake which does change colour throughout the daytime and evening and a camera is a must.

This area has a number of treks through fantastic countryside, with varied terrain and scenery. Andalucia with its beautiful landscapes, impressive mountains, and rich historic culture is a true paradise for those who love horseback riding. Ride along stunning mountain trails, over sandy plains, through river-beds, avocado-orange groves, and enjoy the beautiful horses of Andalucia.