Horse riding holidays at Desert Riders Spain

Advantages: Stunning views, well trained horses, friendly hosts, amazing value for money!
Disadvantages: Very hot in summer! Take lots of suntan lotion!

I've been to Desert Riders Spain 4 times now and the place is absolutely fantastic. I love it! It's my special little getaway, my best find on the internet ever, and the place I go to relax, forget about work, soak up the sun and gallop thru the desert with the wind in my hair. I wish i could live there actually! They are very reasonable on their prices compared to other companies. There are quite a few "adventure trekking" places springing up around ...
...bit, and i've been trekking with quite a few. I can honestly say none of them offer you the freedom, value for money and great scenery as these people. That brings me onto the scenery....well, it's breathtaking. the first time I went there, it was in august and very hot!! I got out the car and stood in front of the villa, and just looked around me and it took my breath away. For as far as the eye can see in every direction it's uninterrupted views ... Read review

Advantages: Great horses and people, lovely views, close to airport and village.
Disadvantages: Very hot in August, definitely need a hire car.

...internet one day for a Horse Riding holiday in Spain. I found a couple, but none that really interested me. Then I went on ebay and just typed in "Horse Riding Spain". (I didnt want to spend ages on there!!!). There was a listing on there that interested me. The listing said they do riding in the mountains and desert. I didnt know Spain had a desert! I had rode before in the costa del sol but although where I rode was very nice, I was only allowed ...
...but could not ride a horse that was too strong or excitable. The first thing I did was too study their advert and I saw they had reviews from past riders. This gave me more confidence about them. I also noticed that one of the reviews seemed to be done by a friend I hadnt seen in ages! I got in touch with her and she said it was her who had done one of the reviews as she had been there earlier on in the year and that I just had to go! She also said ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful peaceful friendly people and great horse riding
Disadvantages: A short break isn't long enough and you have to hire a car

We found the site on the internet www.desertridersspain.com and booked up for a short break - Both myself and my daughter ride but my wife preferred the peace and quite and was happy to read and relax in the sun. The closest airport is Almeria but it would be feasible to fly in to Murcia or Alicante and drive down. If you can fly into Almeria it's an easy journey and only half an hour's drive. We used easy Jet but there are other airlines that fly ...
...There are lots to choose from and it's easy, the car hire people all speak better English than my Spanish - The car hire offices are all in the arrivals area. When you get to the house its in the middle of nowhere but only 10 minutes from the local Tabernas village - Carole and Robs place is a combined yard and home - The bedrooms are really nice with AC for when it gets hot - There are special screens over the windows so you don't have to worry ... Read review

Advantages: Friendly people, great views and scenary, lots to do and see
Disadvantages: Need a hire car

...hours of returning home we had booked to return in the spring, who knows we may even try horse riding. We would like to say a big thank you to the Rob and Carole for everything. Book with confidence. Their site is www.desertridersspain.com Have a look at their website. ... Read review

Advantages: So different from the usual riding holiday
Disadvantages: Need a car to get there - or a horse - or a mule!

Little did I realise what a chance search for 'Riding' and 'Spain' would bring up on eBay. I wasn't disappointed! A love of horses, a wish to get away, get some sun, see Spain and its culture and be with great likeminded company would seem a tall order but Villa Roxmar fulfilled all my wishes and more. Within a day I would be away from it all, riding in the footsteps of Clint Eastwood, and living and breathing Spanish horses! Whether taking a relaxing ...
...just spending time around the yard, Villa Roxmar has it all! Within walking distance of the wonderfully Spanish and quaint Tabernas,- great for extremely cheap and delicious 'tapas' lunches - and in the desert to provide great riding, Villa Roxmar is ideally positioned. A warm welcome for Rob and Carol await along with beautifully clean and high quality accommodation. A range of horses and the totally loveable mule 'Mula' (you will want to take him ... Read review