A land so rich and diverse, with so many emblematic natural corners of Spain, with such a cultural heritage, should be discovered in a fun and exciting way. How? Through a horseback riding route through its most unique corners. Below you will discover that there are plenty of places to go horseback riding in Granada and to make it easy for you here is everything you need to know.

Where to go horseback riding Tour in Granada?

The large number of places in Granada where you can enjoy going in a horseback riding route may make it difficult for you to decide which route to take, but we are going to tell you all about the ones that you certainly cannot miss if what you’re looking for is to discover the province trotting along on horseback.

-Thanks to the privileged location that Padul has within the Natural Park of Sierra Nevada, it is a perfect destination to take a break with a horseback riding route, of which we must highlight:

- La Laguna de Padul, also called Humedal de Padul, is a lagoon that has more than 300 hectares of protected land as well as an unmistakable symbol that represents this area. A spectacular landscape awaits you while you ride a horse around the marshes or you can see the Cerro del Caballo, always accompanied by countless birds as it is a Special Bird Protection Area, classified as Wetland of International Importance for its important migratory flow.

- The “Tigre Dientes de Sable” (Sabretooth Tiger) is an emblematic greenway that you cannot miss if you want to enjoy a horseback adventure full of history and curiosities. It has 10 kilometers and represents the most extensive network of all the prehistoric routes of Padul, so a day full of curiosities awaits you while you walk where once there were countless prehistoric animals. In fact, Padul is also known as “Villa del Mamut” (Mammoth town) due to the amount of prehistoric findings of this species that are continuously discovered. This is a low to medium level horseback riding route, so it is perfect for any type of riders regardless of age and / or experience.

- In Las Gabias you can also make amazing horseback riding routes such as the one offered by the Natural Park of Montevive. It is a hill that timidly reaches 970 meters above sea level, however, represents a perfect place to get away and be able to contemplate the mountains of Sierra Nevada from another perspective. Thus, if there is something we have to highlight here, it is its scenic value and from where to enjoy many an unparalleled sunset on horseback.

- The mountains of Sierra de Güejar are a perfect place to have a horseback riding route in style as it is located at 1,100 meters above sea level and its surroundings protect the peaks of Veleta and Mulhacen. On horseback you can enjoy the hills completely covered with forests, and valleys that open before huge mountains and mountains completely dressed in white by the snow that sifts them.

-We cannot overlook the horseback riding routes that we will find in Motril, a southern town of Granada that combines the best. Here you can enjoy horseback riding along the beach of the same name as well as through typical Mediterranean forests such as those found in the foothills of the Sierra de Lújar.

- Albuñuelas is a quick but necessary mention that we cannot forget to make of this municipality because in its interior is the Lecrin Valley and the Sierra de Albuñuelas, which will open up to majestic forests, lots of valleys full of vegetation and hidden waterfalls, as well as beautiful reservoirs immersed in the wildest nature that will guarantee we enjoy a unique horseback riding excursion.

- But you can also find horseback trips in the city of Granada itself in places equipped for it. Equestrian rides through the most charming corners of the capital of this province, with its exciting history and intrinsic culture, for example, a horseback riding tour that will take you to visit the legendary Alhambra, one of the most visited destinations in Europe.

Going horseback riding in Granada is easier than you think. There is no need to plan any specific itineraries, gather any materials for the occasion or test your abilities before with a riding course. None of these will be needed because each company always provides you with all the equipment and an expert rider-guide will accompany you throughout the route. Of course, it is essential to wear long pants to avoid chafing, as well as comfortable clothes and shoes.