From guided rides for beginners to adventurous multi-day treks, our tipsters share their top horseback holidays from Spain to SardiniaSierra Trails, run by Dallas Love and her brother, Mordecai, based in Bubión, two hours’ drive from Málaga, offers exceptional village-to-village rides in the Sierra Nevada. Dallas paired us with well-schooled Spanish horses that we rode across varied terrain, stopping to picnic under trees and staying in lovely family-run hotels. After a long day riding, soaking in a hot bath, followed by amazing meals with wine (vegetarians no problem!) was a treat. Five nights’ accommodation with four full days riding, including pick up from Málaga airport, was €1,465. Rucha Eldridge Continue reading...
Guardian readers share their favorite European horseback riding holidays, from guided rides in Spain with family-run hotels and meals, to exploring Exmoor hills with horses and ponies for all abilities. Other recommendations include riding along the beaches and mountain ranges of Sardinia, galloping along the Atlantic coast near Bordeaux, and exploring the New Forest with ponies and horses from Burley Villa Riding School.
