Have you ever ridden a horse? Horse riding routes are the perfect opportunity to enjoy the landscape and nature. It's an ideal plan for family holidays, discovering the natural environment in a different way. We'll focus on the Valencian Community, so famous for its good weather, beaches... but also for its inland areas, where true scenic jewels are hidden.
In this post we show you some of the 7 best areas for horse riding in the region. Take a look!
In this post we show you some of the 7 best areas for horse riding in the region. Take a look!
THE 7 BEST AREAS FOR HORSE RIDING
IN THE VALENCIAN COMMUNITY
1. Náquera Village
Náquera is a municipality in Valencia province, in the Campo de Turia region. It's divided into two parts: the plain and the mountains; and lies within the Sierra Calderona Natural Park.
Among its most characteristic monuments are the Ermita de San Francisco, the Cueva de los Estudiantes, Pi de Salt and the Font del Oro. A perfect setting for horse riding.
Click here to see horse riding routes in Náquera.
2. Sierra de Calderona
Located between the provinces of Castellón and Valencia. It separates the basins of the Palancia and Turia rivers, extending through the regions of L'Alt Palància, Camp de Morvedre, Camp de Turia and L'Horta Nord. It consists of small valleys, ravines and slopes. It's part of the Calderona Natural Park.
Being close to Valencia city, it attracts many visitors who come to the mountains for different sports like horse riding, hiking, climbing... This popularity means extra precautions are needed when riding through the area with horses.
3. Turia Natural Park
Turia Natural Park is located in the Turia river plain, in Valencia province. It includes the municipalities of Quart de Poblet, Manises, Paterna, Riba-roja del Turia, l'Eliana, Vilamarxant, Benaguasil, Lliria and Pedralba.
You can enjoy horse riding through one of the best natural parks in the Valencian Community and appreciate its vegetation and wildlife.
4. Vilamarxant
Located in Valencia province, on the banks of the Turia river. Its territory is mostly mountainous.
It has numerous natural areas for horse riding like the Peña de l'Atron, the Natural Area of Les Rodanes (where several adventure sports are practised) and the Turia River Park. Check horse riding routes in Vilamarxant here.
5. Gandía Wetlands
The Gandía Wetlands belong to the Marjal de la Safor environmental area, which includes the municipalities of Tavernes de la Valldigna, Xeraco, Xeresa and Gandía. The Gandía Wetlands cover 37% of the total Marjal de la Safor area.
This coastal plain offers horse riding routes through natural springs known as ullals.
Click here to see horse riding route offers in Gandía.
6. Llíria
This town is located in Valencia province and is the capital of the Camp de Turia region. It's one of the largest towns in the Valencian Community.
The area is notable for the route from Llíria to Montes where you can enjoy the natural scenery. The town has trails where you can also ride horses and explore the surroundings.
Check equestrian centres in Lliria for horse riding routes here.
7. Cofrentes
Located in Valencia province, between the Júcar and Cabriel rivers.
Points of interest include Cofrentes Castle, situated at the highest point of Cofrentes; the Piers and the Cerro de Agras volcano.
Thanks to its location on the Júcar river, there's a wide variety of adventure sports available here. There are 4 routes you can do on foot or on horseback.
Click here to see offers for horse riding routes in Cofrentes.
