Horse riding on Majorca: Beautiful ride from Algaida through the valley of Randa

• Riding in Majorca - Valley of Randa (3h) - without transfer - per person (from 7 years) 99.-€
• Riding in Majorca - Valley of Randa (3h) - with transfer - per person (from 7 years) 99.-€
• Riding in Majorca - Vineyards (4h) - without transfer - per person (from 7 years) 130.-€
• Riding in Majorca - Vineyards (4h) - with transfer - per person (from 7 years) 130.-€

Overview / General Information

Riding near Palma

A completely different side of Mallorca shows up on an excursion in the beautiful hinterland - on the back of a warm Andalusian horse this nature experience is much more intense. Experience a ride on the back of a compact Spaniard through the valleys and vineyards of the centre of the island. With this offer you can choose between 2 options, which differ mainly in the duration and the distance. For both tours starting in Algaida:

Overview

• Times: April to November - 9 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm / November to April - 9 am to 2 pm
• Days: daily
• Months: possible all-year
• Languages: German, English, Spanish, Italian, French
• Difficulty level: medium
• Starting points: Algaida
• Pickup included from: a radius of 30 km around Algaida

Included

• Transfer (if the corresponding booking option was selected), experienced instructor, professional guide, third party insurance, helmet, photos, 1 drink
• 30 min. theoretical lessons, 30 min. practical lessons

Option 1: Horse riding through the valleys of Randa

When you arrive at the riding school in Algaida, you will first get to know the horses and get to know them for the first time, as well as a theoretical part. The riding school works with Andalusians. The practical part of the introduction takes about 30 minutes before you start to ride through the valleys of Randa. The excursion with the horses takes about 1.5 hours and leads at the side of a local guide through the charming island center of Mallorca with its vineyards, the gentle hills, pines and the mountain of Randa. After your return you can say goodbye to "your" horse in peace and quiet. A refreshing drink and a photo reminder are included in the price.

Overview

• Duration: ~ 3 hours
• Hours: in the morning, in the afternoon
• Duration of the ride: approx. 1.5 hours

Option 2: Horse riding in the vineyards + Church of Castellitx

The ride through the vineyards of the centre of the island past the church in Castellitx takes about 4 hours. You will spend about 2.5 hours on horseback. In addition, this tour includes a 30-minute theoretical part at the horse farm in Algaida, half an hour of practical training and, after the ride through the surroundings of the village, farewell to the horses. A free refreshment and a photo reminder are included in this tour as well as the guide who will accompany you on the excursion. The church of Castellitx is part of the Spanish cultural heritage. It was built on an elevation that offers a sublime view over the surrounding countryside. 

Overview

• Duration: ~ 4 hours
• Hours: in the morning
• Duration of the ride: approx. 2.5 hours

Detailed description

Horse riding on Majorca: Beautiful ride from Algaida through the valley of Randa

Conquer a very authentic, charming part of the island on the back of a strong horse and learn how a horse farm works on Majorca. You will get to know the compact Andalusians, an Iberian horse breed that is considered to be teachable, sensitive and robust and is also well suited for riding in a group. Riding in Mallorca is a very impressive nature experience, an activity for lovers and beginners. If you want to learn how to ride in Majorca, you will find the right horse here and people who are planning a riding holiday in Majorca will find the right riding stable. 2 wonderful rides from Algaida lead through the tranquil valley of Randa and thus through a very original region, in which many Mallorcans live in a down-to-earth and tradition-conscious way. Algaida is a central and historically important part of Mallorca. Horseback riding is possible near the capital Palma, which is only a 20-minute drive away.

Beginners and children from 7 years can also experience one of the two riding excursions. The equestrian farm on Majorca is adjusted to all levels of ability with multilingual guides. Both offers also include a 30-minute theoretical and practical part, in which you learn more about the horse farm Algaida, the Iberian Andalusians and their nature as well as about horse riding itself. If you like, you can also saddle your horse for the day ride. The riding route leads mostly over paths off the country roads, through the cultivated landscape of the island centre, past vineyards and almond trees, on secluded paths and paths. The Puig de Randa, which rises from the plain up to 542 meters and rests like a landmark above the villages, you have a good view. Who climbs the Table Mountain, enjoys from above an outstanding view over the island, with good visibility up to the Playa de Palma. With 3 monasteries on different heights, Puig de Randa is also an important place of pilgrimage.

The Andalusians of the horse farm do one ride a day, in rare cases two. The times are determined according to season and weather conditions. If the sun is still too high, the horses stay at home. The tranquillity of the Algaida region also affects the Andalusians, who are relaxed even in the larger group during the rides. They were also trained for this. So if you want to ride in Majorca and discover a beautiful part of the island, saddle your horse for a ride from Algaida through the valley of Randa!