This is an appeal to all lovers of the equine world and fairy-tale landscapes. Whether you are a native from Cantabria or a visitor lost in the north of Spain, we are going to advise you a way to get into the magic that floods the forests, paths or beaches of Cantabria.

What is necessary to carry out the activity?

To ride a horse in Cantabria you don't need to have previous riding experience, however, it is important to take into account your level of riding and to tell the riding centre with whom you are going to ride so that you have the optimum horseback riding excursion in which the weather and the trail are complemented by your fluency.

The mountains and mountain ranges that make Cantabria a perfect place for nature lovers, bring together so many corners where you can trot on a horse that it is difficult to choose. We love every meadow, forest or beach that this promising land gives us, but we will give you a summary of the best routes for you to choose from among the best Cantabrian equestrian routes and then direct you to the perfect company for it.

Where to go horseback riding in Cantabria?

- Forest or beach? Why choose when one of the charms of Cantabria is the contrast where land and sea come together to give us the best landscapes. For this reason, a fairly complete equestrian route that we recommend and is located in the town of Laredo. Here you will find a route on horseback along the Regatón beach, perfect to get into the emotion of riding along the Cantabrian Coast with the Treto estuary as a witness on the right and a leafy pine forest on the left. A very complete route on horseback that you will not get tired of, especially in the early hours of the day. Furthermore, this route can also be carried out on a pony, which makes the perfect family plan for Cantabria, especially if you are looking for a horse route where the children can also saddle up the pony and discover the love of nature.

- If the imposing cliffs that make up the province of Cantabria are perfect, wait until you discover them on a horse. Trotting (or riding if you dare) through the proud mountains that cross the Oyambre Natural Park, where you will feel small leaning out "at the end" of Cantabria and where the wild waves take over the views is simply spectacular. The cliffs of San Vicente de la Barquera show us paths to follow on horseback where we can catch a glimpse of the Bay of San Vicente, wedged in between the Cantabrian coast in a unique way. This route on horseback will be adapted to the plan you are looking for, whether it is a romantic plan or a different getaway with the usual ones.

- Everything is left behind except for your friends, so if you have certain notions of riding and you are looking for a different equestrian plan in the municipality of San Miguel de Meruelo, an equestrian route full of fun awaits you where, accompanied by your friends, you will go through rivers and eucalyptus forests. Riding along these beautiful trails that will show you the Cantabrian Sea is what you need.

Cantabria is a perfect destination to get lost in and discover within its essence in the way you like. Its people, its exquisite dishes, its culture... But if there is something that conquers the hearts of those who visit this province, it is no doubt its natural landscapes. Don't think it over because let us tell you that a route on horseback, whatever option you choose, is a safe bet to spend an unforgettable day.