If you love visiting the province of Ávila and are surprised every time you go to every corner of it, a horseback riding route will not disappoint you either. This province of Castilla-León takes us back to a medieval era full of history, culture and ancient buildings, but it also has a beautiful natural environment that is worth getting to know in this authentic and exciting way that will give you a day of relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the cities, engraving in your memory some unforgettable memories.

Horseback riding is one of the star activities that never goes out of fashion, it never ceases to amaze and always leaves you a good aftertaste in your mouth regardless of how you decide to enjoy it. Furthermore, the fact that you can go on an excursion of this type without having any previous experience, because generally, before leaving with the horses of the equestrian centre, the rider-guide who will accompany you will give you a brief training.

What kind of horseback excursions can I do?

Choosing the desired focus for your horseback riding route in Ávila is as simple as choosing the option that best suits what you are looking for. If you are looking to make a rural plan with your family to do some rural tourism, a horseback route is an option that will fascinate each member. Even if you are accompanied by the youngest members of the family, they will be able to make the same route on pony, for example, across the Iruelas valley.

But we can also assure you that an excursion on horseback in Ávila is one of the best and most original plans that you can try with your partner. This province is full of calm natural surroundings and with a perfect charm to discover with an intimate and romantic ride on horseback. The province of Ávila gives its best to recreate a perfect horseback ride for two lovers.

- Horseback riding tours for a couple of hours with accommodation for 2 or 3 nights.

- Horseback riding in the morning with subsequent breakfast, or with lunch as well.

- Or the best of all, the most special one: a horseback ride under the moonlight with dinner and a drink to finish off the day.

To enjoy any route on horseback, one of the aspects that we like the most and that will make us decide on this plan, is that you can count on a great day without having to plan absolutely anything. In addition, the fact that no experience is necessary and that you are always accompanied by a guide who knows the place we are visiting and who will teach you everything about the environment around us (its history, culture, nature, gastronomic recommendations...) making planning a horseback ride here very tempting.

Knowing that you will only have to worry about dressing in comfortable clothes, long trousers and closed shoes (even better if they are of the boot type), better, you only have to decide in which area of Ávila you want to go horse-riding. Here we will explain in detail the best places to go on an equestrian excursion so that when you leave this province, you can say that you have seen the most emblematic of this region in the most entertaining way.

Where to go horseback riding in Ávila?

- If you are looking for routes that transport you to another era, such as the medieval one, visiting the town of La Adrada on horseback is a safe bet. This is one of the regions of Ávila where most routes are held and where you will discover multitude of excursions that take you to discover the Castle of Adrada in the most special way.

- If what you want to see on horseback is one of the spectacular valleys that adorn these lands, we recommend that you visit the Tiétar valley. To do so, you can visit the towns of Arenas de San Pedro or Piedralaves from where a multitude of horseback riding excursions begin.

- An must route if you come to Ávila, is an excursion on horseback through the emblematic Sierra de Gredos. This colossal mountain range with a maximum altitude of 2,592 metres is a mythical place for this type of equestrian route. You can find a lot of tours that depart from Candeleda, Hoyos del Espino or Piedralaves.

- Another place you should not miss is the municipality of El Tiemblo, as it shelters another iconic and highly visited valley in the region of Ávila, especially on horseback: the Iruelas valley. This beautiful environment transports us to a beautiful and unreal place, so much so that it almost seems imaginary or taken from a fairy tale. Discovering it on the back of a horse will be a gift for your senses.

- The municipality of Villafranca de la Sierra is another of the great proposals that the horseback routes in Ávila offer. This small and charming village, with its streets and cobbled fountains, is located at the feet of the Sierra de Villafranca and very close to the Corneja Valley. From this town you will be able to discover these two beautiful natural environments of Avila that will make you contemplate nature with another perspective.

Dive into the landscapes of Avila and discover their beauty with horseback riding routes designed for all occasions. It will be an ideal opportunity to rediscover what silence is, far from any chaotic city and being immersed in beautiful natural surroundings that will give you the peace you need. And if you combine the activity with any of the many others that you can find in the province, whether it be cultural or gastronomical, the experience will turn into an unforgettable day.