When it comes to horseback riding, Girona is a very special and charming place to do it. You will find everything here: horseback riding through forests, snowy hills, beautiful riversides and even volcanic lands. An endless number of possibilities to take a break from the routine immersed in the middle of nature and it couldn't be easier, because with our help you will be able to choose the horseback excursion that best suits your needs, because below these lines you will find everything you need to have a magical and imaginative horseback riding experience.

Grab a pen and paper, because we will start with the most important thing first: where to go horse riding in Girona. Get ready, because the number of places to discover on horseback is immense.

Where to go horseback riding in Girona?

- We'll start with the municipality of Vilallonga de Ter, a beautiful place where, coincidentally, most of the horseback rides you can find in Girona are concentrated. Filled with the most varied environments of all, if you are still not sure how you want to enjoy a horseback route, this is the place you are looking for, because here you will find a bit of everything. Vilallonga de Ter shelters in its interior beautiful valleys completely covered in green, where it will be very difficult to find a piece of land that is not covered by an intense tonality, as for example that of the Vall de Camprodón. But due to its proximity to the Pyrenees, you will also find authentic trips through the high peaks of this mountain range, crossing even small and hidden villages of mesmerising beauty or wading through rivers immersed in the Capçalera Park, Alta Garrotxa and Cap de Creus.

- Another place to go horseback riding in Girona, also with a great variety when it comes to choosing horse riding routes, is Vall de Bas, a beautiful northern municipality of which we have to highlight its mystical and winding forests, as well as its colourful landscapes as much as its unique sunflower fields.

- Nor should we forget the municipality of Serinyà, where you will find equestrian excursions with which you can lose yourself in the groves of trees that penetrate the plains between Benyoles and Besalú, natural enclaves with an enviable state of conservation and protection, which will ensure you a fantastic journey while you discover the mountain of Mare de Deu del Mont and enjoy breath-taking views of the eastern Pyrenees. In Serinyà we should also mention Esponellà and Maià de Montcal. This last corner is a privileged natural environment of great scenic value that holds in its surroundings the mountains of the Virgen del Monte. But, speaking of Serinyà, it would be a mistake not to mention the town of Usuall, where you can go on horseback routes that will take you to the spectacular waterfall of Salt d'Espolla.

- On the other hand, if you are looking for a horseback ride with a seaview, in this region you can get much of those with the indescribable Costa Brava, of which you cannot miss the legendary Empordà. This coastal town is truly beautiful, and here you can enjoy a horse-riding route that combines the best of nature, both mountain and beach. For example, you can go horse riding in the mountains of Begur, also known as Las Sorreres. In the area you can choose routes of all types of duration that will help you to get to know different places in the best way, although the longer the route, the more you will be able to see (of course). If you opt for a long trip, about 3 hours, you can go all the way around the Begur mountain until you reach the Carmany hill and, from a really impressive height, you can easily spot Girona’s coast, the Medes Islands, the Montgrí castle or the charming little villages that surround them.

- The Vall de Nuria valley is also a fairy-tale destination to explore on horseback, a Pyrenean valley par excellence with landscapes that seem to be taken from the best fantasy story ever. This town, bordering France, is an earthly paradise immersed in the beautiful natural park of the headwaters of the Ter and Freser rivers. Here we must also highlight the endless network of plains, valleys, forests and lagoons that give this region an incalculable scenic value.

- On the other hand, in Besalú, you can take a trip back in time, enjoy a horseback ride through its medieval villages while you discover its Mediterranean forests, the Fluviá river and its banks full of the most varied flora and fauna.

- Deciding where to go horse riding in Girona can be difficult, of course, with all the paradises there are to discover! But we can't overlook Les Preses, Albanyà or Palamós, in the small region of La Garrocha.

However, with regard to what you need, both in terms of materials and experience, you don't have to worry because, unless you have your own riding equipment, as long as you wear long trousers and closed shoes (if they cover your ankle, even better), the equestrian centre will equip your horse with everything you need for the route and will lend you a protective helmet. Don't make the mistake of coming in your best clothes because you'll be spending hours crossing rivers, walking on dirt tracks and through all kinds of woods, so comfort is the priority here.

As far as previous knowledge is concerned, don't worry too much, because most of the time, if not always, you will receive brief training from the guides who will accompany you on the trek. In fact, before starting, they will always ask if you are a novice or already have some experience in horseback riding, in order to adapt the route to your level and skill. It is unfeasible if you are a first timer to sign up for a tour that is more than an hour and a half, so be honest and always listen to the professional.

Getting lost on horseback among the surroundings of Girona is a safe guarantee for a day to remember. It's the best way to give your body a much-needed dose of relaxation and nature, mixed with a little adrenaline (depending on how much you dare to make the most of the animal’s capabilities, always in a safe environment, of course) and you can even enjoy it with the little adventurers in the house, as you'll find plans for them to accompany you, or horse riding centres where you can leave them so that, while you enjoy your route on horseback for hours, they can have a great time riding a pony.