Tenerife is a natural paradise to discover in a thousand ways, but the idea of discovering this beautiful Canary Island on horseback is one of the most exciting ways to picture. Whether you your purpose of visiting this island is, it's time to be the very long list of people who fallen in love with Tenerife as you trot through its landscapes, choosing the horse-riding route that suits you best.

Since we have a long list of horseback riding routes in Tenerife, we are going to make your decision easier by sorting them by level. Because although the equestrian activities are for everyone, if you are not used to riding a horse and you embark on a 5-hour route, it will ruin your visit to the island. But apart from this detail, any route will be perfect to discover the many wonders that this island can offer.

Where to go horseback riding in Tenerife?

- If you are no John Wayne and you need a basic introduction to horse riding before embarking on any horseback riding route in Tenerife, in La Esperanza, in El Rosario, you can receive a basic riding lesson that will be useful for your excursion on horseback along the most characteristic trails of the island. Perfect routes for beginners or even for those who already have some experience on horseback, in which case they will last 2 hours.

- If you are already an experienced rider, and riding a horse has no secrets for you, then you won't stop galloping on the horseback routes around Icod de los Vinos with tours that can last up to 8 hours. Only suitable for real "cowboys" who want to discover the wonders that Tenerife's Atlantic coast hides and the paths that will show you the Teide as you never imagined.

- In the north of the island you will find some of the most special horse riding trips because of the beautiful scenery you will discover. In the area around La Orotava there are equestrian routes from 2 to 4 hours, especially for couples and even for residents and non-residents. You are guaranteed a unique few hour-experience during which you will discover why they say that Tenerife is a paradise in itself.

- We could not overlook a very special horse-riding route that takes place in Pino Alto, although it is advisable to have some knowledge of horse riding. For 4 hours you will trot through strawberry trees, laurel trees... A beautiful place very close to La Orotava where you will be able to enjoy a spectacular horseback riding experience.

- If San Cristóbal de La Laguna doesn't catch your attention at all, La Laguna is the perfect place for a horseback riding tour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Here you can choose a horseback ride in the surrounding area starting from 1 hour plus a short riding lesson which will be perfect to put everything into practice afterwards.

Here you will also find options to celebrate a children's birthday surrounded by horses! If your little one is a horse enthusiast, you will certainly have found the perfect surprise for their birthday.

In the area around Aguamansa, you will find horse riding adventures adapted to all ages where you can discover the beautiful trails that will take you to the mountains of La Orotava.

- In the south of Tenerife, in El Desierto, you can opt for one of the most acclaimed excursions if you come to the island as a tourist. You'll find horseback riding routes to get to know the volcanic soil up close, moonlit rides on horseback, equestrian trips lasting up to a full day... And even several days! Of course, you'll also find 1-hour rides for those who haven't yet got the hang of riding.

- In Santiago del Teide you will not only find an equestrian centre that offers horseback riding routes both on the beach and closer to the island's mountains, but you can also opt for a horse-drawn carriage ride, perfect if you come in a group or with children who find riding a bit more tedious.

Although these are some of the most charming horseback riding routes you can find in Tenerife, the truth is that in municipalities such as Santa Úrsula, San Eugenio, Tacoronte, Playas de Fañabe or Teguesa you can also find others that fit in with the moment you are looking for and where you are in Tenerife.

Don't worry if you don't have riding equipment because the equestrian centres in charge of these routes will lend you all the material and you will always be accompanied by a rider who will take you to the best natural spots that not everyone knows about. The only thing we recommend is that you come with comfortable clothes and a type of footwear fit for the mountain, and you have your outfit for your horseback riding route in Tenerife!