Huelva is one of those provinces of our country that hides wonderful places recognized by UNESCO. Here you can do both beach and mountain tourism. Huelva has beautiful beaches of fine sand, protected natural sites such as the Doñana National Park and the village of El Rocío. So why not make the most of Huelva and celebrate it in the way it deserves?

We recommend that you visit all these corners of Huelva on the back of a horse, an animal that is impressive in itself but riding a purebred horse along the roads full of stories and legends will captivate you. Imagine riding a route through Doñana, witnessing the last sunset in Europe, or riding along the coastline of over 120 kilometres of beaches on this side of the Costa de la Luz. The sea breeze that caresses you with every trot or gallop is indescribable.

We want to explain the types of routes you can do depending on the experience you have in the equestrian world because if you are not used to riding a horse, you can't do a 4-hour route through Doñana. This is because the chances are that you will spend the rest of your holidays lying on the sofa with horrible stiffness in your legs, and we don't want that, do we?

We know it's difficult to decide on such an experience to get to know Huelva on horseback and even more so if you don't have much time for it. So we've put together a list of the best options for you to get on a horse and let yourself be carried away by the most charming dirt and dusty roads.

Where to go horse riding in Huelva?

- If you are a lover of the equine world, you must take a horseback riding route through the village of El Rocío, regardless of whether you have faith or not. This is an iconic place and combines natural landscapes of great beauty formed by the contrast of the famous houses of the brotherhoods and the great hermitage of the Virgen del Rocío. They are all guarded by sandy streets, through which you can take a horseback ride. You will feel teleported to another era or at least, to a western movie.

One of the main advantages of horse riding in El Rocío is that whatever your level is, there is a route for you. The duration of the same range from 60 minutes to 4 hours for those who have some experience as a rider, so, whatever the circumstance, if you want to soak up the essence of El Rocío, this is your experience.

- However, we can tell you that few natural places compare to Dañana, so horse riding here is one of the best adventures you can have in Huelva. These horse riding routes are highly recommended for visiting the less touristy areas of Doñana, as you can access different corners of the nature reserve that you would not be able to with other types of excursions due to the difficulty of these areas both on foot and for vehicles. You will witness the fauna and flora of this place. You will feel free and light when you witness the longest sunset in Europe while riding on horseback on the shores of pristine beaches and surrounded by moving dunes.

As for the difficulty of the horse riding routes in Doñana, we have to say that they adapt perfectly to any level of riding. There are routes of longer and shorter duration, perfect for you're looking for whether it's a family plan, a romantic get-together or an adventure with friends. Bear in mind that you will never be alone as you will be accompanied at all times by experts who will help you and guide you along the most characteristic trails of Doñana. So you don't have to worry about anything! Just let yourself be carried away by the trot-canter and the sound of the horses' hooves.

- Huelva is considered one of the best-rated beach destinations for lovers of beach tourism, so combining a visit to the coast of Huelva with a horseback riding route is more than perfect. The beaches of Matalascañas or El Rompido are ideal for this. It is a dream setting for a day you will not forget, you can enjoy great sunsets accompanied by your family, partner or friends, certainly a plan that no sea-loving adventurer can resist. But you will find many others all along the coast of Huelva, such as the beaches of La Redondela, Isla Cristina, Isla Canela or Mazagón. So all you have to do is find out the timetables and let yourself get carried away by the unmistakable sound of the Atlantic.

- If you're more of a mountain person than a beach person, don't worry, Huelva also has a horse-riding plan for you. In the Sierra de Aracena, you will be amazed by the impressive fauna and flora that awaits you in the interior of the Andalusian province. If you have no experience riding a horse and the idea of doing it for the first time in the mountains scares you, take that fear out of your head because you only have to let yourself be advised by the equestrian expert who will recommend you the route. There is a wide range of horse riding routes in the Sierra de Aracena, so finding the option that best suits you is easier than you might think.

For those of you who have started these lines with the slightest 'bug' for horse riding in Huelva, you will surely have finished them convinced that this is your next adventure, plus you can go with children. But for those who have stumbled upon this unexpected but amazing plan, we can tell you that even if you already know the province, riding on horseback will help you see it with a fresh perspective.