The Sierra de Gredos, one of the most picturesque regions of the Iberian Peninsula, is situated between the provinces of Avila, Caceres and Salamanca. The area is characterised by snow-capped mountains overlooking numerous wildflower-filled valleys intersected by clear running rivers. A mix of mature forests, lavender and thyme covered hillsides and highland pastures offer fantastic riding country giving riders an interesting insight into rural Spain.
Please note we have plenty of availability left from August to October!

This itinerary is designed to offer some of the best riding during the summer in Spain. Combine the altitude of the mountains and alpine valleys (all above 1500 metres) with swimming in the rivers and mountain gorges and you have a very pleasant summer riding climate.

The 7-night ride offers pleasant full day rides, diverse landscapes, great mountain views and pristine mountains rivers. This really is a summer holiday; fantastic riding, long picnic lunches and beautiful pools to swim in some even make great natural Jacuzzis! With average temperatures during the day in July & August of around 25C, this is an area where you can enjoy great riding in the middle of the summer.

The riding itinerary below is based on comfortable family run and 2 star hotels if you would like to upgrade, we can arrange for some of these nights to be at an ancient hunting lodge built by King Alfonso 13th and one night to be at the 16th century palace in Avila - please enquire for details.

Our horse riding holidays in Spain are shown below.