RANCH TRAVEL GUIDE
The rides worth saddling up for.
The 10 spain ranch tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each ride takes you, how long you are in the saddle, who runs the stable, and what a morning on horseback costs.
Ride through Gran Canaria’s hills for a couple of hours, with hotel pickup and views over Maspalomas and the dunes.
Most Popular“A thoroughly enjoyable 2hr trek into the hills with a fabulous views. The horses are experienced in what they do and therefore no experience is needed. I would definitely recommend.”
One-hour guided horseback ride from Villajoyosa’s mountains near Benidorm with sea views, calm horses, and beginner-friendly instruction.
“I had never done horse riding before so I didn't know what to expect. The horses are well trained and looked after and I felt safe the entire time, the trek takes you to some beautiful viewpoints with the opportunity to stop and get some pictures. Another one ticked off my bucket list 😍 a…”
Horseback in the Sierra de Guadarrama from Madrid. Small groups, helmets on, and real mountain trails with spectacular views.
“Beautiful experience! Absolutely to be redone. We bought the package for the 2:30-hour walk, Mariano was super nice, kind and helpful. He explained and told us the stories of the things we saw on horseback. Beautiful horses and breathtaking views. Finally a walk in which the horses are not "automatic", we had a lot of…”
Horseback riding near Doñana countryside from Seville: small-group, English-friendly, beginner-ready. Transfer options, helmets, snacks, and care-time included.
“My friend and I booked a ride with Dani, and it was fantastic. The ride out was beautiful and he picked us up in the city, which was so easy. I have a ton of experience where my friend does not, and our horses were chosen to accommodate this. The ride was the perfect amount…”
Evening horseback riding at Mallorca’s Rancho Grande, then BBQ with sangria, country music line dancing, and a short horse show.
“Such a great experience. Our driver picked us up near Palma and took us all the way to the North Side of the Island. If you are a new rider they take you on a leisurely ride through the nearby hills. If you are more advanced then it’s a faster ride by the sea. The…”
One-hour horse ride from El Salobre with hotel pickup, helmets, and small-group guidance over Maspalomas and the famous sand dunes.
“My first time riding. I was a little scared in the beginning but everything went allright. I liked that my horse Carpaccio was a bit slow:)”
Sunset horseback riding on the Playa Mangueta coast in Cádiz. Small group, beginner-friendly intro, helmets, and a 90-minute beach ride.
“This was an excellent experience. The family that runs it were very nice and it appears they take very good care of the horses. The horse was very docile and easy to manage.”
Horseback through Villajoyosa mountains near Benidorm with expert guidance, small-group vibes, and Mediterranean views for about $47.
“Atrakcją bardzo fajna, niedroga, piękna trasa i widoki. Raczej nie dla ludzi jadących pierwszy raz i małych dzieci, wymaga nieco samodzielności i wiedzy”
Beginner-friendly horseback ride to Cala Mitjana on Menorca with calm horses, helmet included, small group, English guide.
“Totally new to the field of horse riding but with a strong desire to discover the environment. A very pleasant staff and a superb ride with a small number of participants that allows to fully enjoy the explanations given during the ride. I highly recommend this activity even without experience in horse riding it is…”
Small-group horseback ride from Seville to olive groves and pine trails, with trained horses, optional hotel pickup, and a family-run ranch visit.
“The actual horseback riding was nice, and apart from that everything was only ok. It says lunch is included and when you sign up it also says you are supposed to get a bottle of water and we got nothing. Also, it says you are going to be picked up in an air conditioned vehicle…”
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