Horseback riding on the beach in Andalucia
Horseback riding along the sea in Andalucia, on the Costa del Sol
Below you will find all the information you need to enjoy a beautiful horseback ride on the beach in Andalucia, near Malaga:
- Where does the horseback riding on the beach take place?
- A few words about Julia, the centre’s manager, and her horses
- Choosing a horse riding route according to your level
- Book a horse ride from 1 to 4 hours
- Other ideas for activities on the coast between Malaga and Nerja
Where does the horseback riding on the beach take place?
The ride starts at the Julia riding centre, just outside Velez-Malaga.
This ride is possible every month of the year except from June to the end of September.
This horseback ride on the beach in Andalusia can be done in different ways,
often through river beds (most of the time they are dry),
along wild paths,
and will lead you to the seaside.
This ride lasts 4 hours (or 5 hours) on horseback, not including the lunch break that you will take while riding through a hamlet or village.
A few words about Julia, the centre’s manager, and her horses
Julia is a graduate of the BHS (British Horse Society). All of Julia’s horses are PRE (Pura Raza Española) or Spanish-Arabian.
The riding centre is approved by the Junta de Andalucía for active tourism/equestrian tourism.
Julia speaks Spanish, German, English and a little French.
Choose a horseback riding route according to your level
The 4 hour ride:
This ride, above, on the beach is for experienced riders. You need to be able to walk, trot and gallop safely.
The price for 4 hours is 75 euros. Lunch is not included.
It is sometimes possible to do a 5-hour ride, depending on the season and the weather.
1 and 2 hour rides
It is possible to do 1 hour (20€) or 2 hours (38€) horseback riding.
The horseback ride will be along tropical fruit fields (avocado and mango trees).
These routes offer views of the sea without going all the way to the beach.
Only the 4-hour routes allow you to ride on the beach.
The riding centre also offers horse riding lessons for adults and children.
A 45min lesson: 20€.
To book, see below:
Book a horse ride from 1 hour to 4 hours
To book the horseback riding on the beach in Andalusia, starting from Velez Malaga, you just have to send a message below, with the desired date.
You will be contacted by Julia, by email or Whatsapp to confirm the time.
Julia, according to the level of riding of each one, will validate with you the most adapted horse rides.
Other ideas for activities on the coast between Malaga and Nerja
In the surrounding area, it is possible to find other very nice activities:
- diving in Nerja and Torrox
- guided tours (villages of Axarquia, Cordoba, Alhambra,…)
- via ferrata (Caminito del Rey,…)
- hiking (rio Chillar, El Saltillo with the suspension bridge,…)
- canyoning (in the rio Verde,…)
- astrotourism
- snorkeling
- visit of caves
Access with the following link to the activities between Malaga and Nerja. This link allows you to find all the details of each activity.
