Horse riding on Mallorca is one of the best things you can experience on the island. With this activity you can enjoy horse riding on the beach, magical scenery and the possibility of getting to know the island while remaining in direct contact with nature.
Horse riding excursions on Mallorca are normally adapted to a range of levels depending on the experience of the rider. What’s more, you can choose between horse riding on the beach, through mountains or through woodlands, depending on your preferences.
Here at Hotels VIVA we’re keen for you to discover the best places to go horse riding on Mallorca, where you’ll be able to appreciate the island from a different perspective. If it’s adventure that you’re after, continue reading and go for a holiday off the beaten track!
Horse riding in Alcudia
At Rancho Ses Roques, located in Puerto de Alcudia, beginners can learn to ride horses by taking advantage of the nearby terrain. You can also try a horse riding trail that takes in the Puig de San Marti mountain.
With this trail you’ll skirt around the base of the mountain and the woods before reaching one of the summits. From there you’ll be able to appreciate the finest views of Alcudia Bay.
Cala Ratjada and Cala Mesquida
At the Cala Ratjada Riding Club you can go on horse riding excursions to the areas around the coves of Cala Ratjada and Cala Mesquida. This ride will reveal the most spectacularly beautiful parts of the island that you must not fail to visit.
Son Serra de Marina trail
Horse riding in the north of Mallorca is particularly wonderful, especially because you get to see the pristine beach of Son Serra de Marina, a paradise of white sands and crystal-clear water. In fact, this is one of the most popular riding routes in summer, and access is easy either by car or public transport.
Santa Margalida
Rancho Grande is one of the most popular businesses when it comes to offering horse riding on Mallorca, not least because they provide you with a view of a unique and incomparable sunset in the area around Santa Margalida. You can also go for a horse ride at the ranch itself; this includes a culinary and cultural experience, with an equestrian flamenco show for visitors thrown in.
La Gubía Riding Club
Here you can find horse riding trails in the vicinity of the Sierra de Tramuntana, in the area around Bunyola. You can also ride through the Serra Nord Natural Park, where you’ll be able to appreciate its magnificent woodlands and clear-flowing rivers.
Sóller
The Tramuntana a Cavall company offers various options depending on your experience. It boasts a large estate where you can go for rides in groups and trails that will enable you to enjoy the Sierra de Tramuntana to the full.
The best thing is that all these routes for horse riding on Mallorca traverse open spaces, common land, hills and trails for the greater comfort and safety of the horses.
Regardless of your level of experience you’re sure to find a horse riding route tailored to your own and your family’s needs, so we urge you to give this activity a try – it’s steeped in nature like no other! As well as revealing all the charms of Mallorca in a traditional and adventurous way it is also an excellent form of sustainable tourism in harmony with the environment.
If you want your experience of horse riding on Mallorca to be perfect, we have the ideal accommodation for you, very near to the majority of the routes we’ve proposed here. Hesitate no longer and book your stay with Hotels VIVA, where we’ll help you plan and give you unforgettable holidays so you needn’t worry about a thing. Contact us and we’ll do the rest!
