The 7 best areas for horse riding in the Principality of Asturias

1.Llanes

Llanes is the municipality of Asturias best known by tourists and the best preserved in the province. It is a busy place throughout the year.
It has numerous walks, beaches, valleys and river routes where you can ride a horse and enjoy the landscape of Llanes. The most characteristic thing about this municipality is its coast full of beaches and coves where you can gallop through the waves with horses. Quite an adventure!



There are a large number of companies that organize different horseback riding routes through Llanes. Some examples of routes are those organized in Celorio and Poo Click here to see the offers on horseback riding routes in Llanes.


2. Arriondas

Arriondas is a town in Asturias that is located in a valley surrounded by mountains. It is a perfect place for fans of excursions and outdoor sports. There are numerous horseback riding routes to explore this town.



A must-see is theFitu Viewpoint, where you can have a panoramic view of the Cantabrian Sea and thePicos de Europa National Park. It also has streams, gorges, churches, palaces, mills and caves that make this place a spectacular destination.If you want to know more click here.


3. Unquera

Unquera is located in the municipality of Val de San Vicente, on the border between Asturias and Cantabria. It is well known because it is the entrance to the Hermida gorge and is located in the Tina Mayor estuary, at the mouth of the Deva River.



The Northern and French Caminos de Santiago cross through this town, so horseback riding can be done in that area.
In Unquera you can visit the descent of the Deva River, the village of Potes, the Tina Menor estuary and the Berellín beach.



4. Ribadesella

This town located in Asturias is very famous for the Tito Bustillo Cave and the Tito Bustillo Cave Art Center. You will know this municipality for its Sella River, where canoeing competitions are organized as it is one of the best-known races in the world.



In this river you can also take routes and horseback riding to enjoy the landscape and beauty of the river.
Check here the routes in Ribadesella.


5. Pola of Somiedo

It is located within the Somiedo Natural Park, one of the most beautiful areas of Pola de Somiedo. It is made up of five valleys: Pigüeña Valley, Somiedo Valley, Lago Valley, Saliencia Valleyand Las Morteras.



La Meseta is an area of ​​Somiedo perfect for activities such as horseback riding, fishing, cross-country skiing... Some of the most famous villages are Perlunes and La Peral.
Check here the horseback riding routes in Pola de Somiedo.


6. Cudillero

This town is very particular, it is hidden from the sea and the land; and the houses, full of colors, are built on a hillside in the shape of an amphitheater.



The places you have to visit if you go to Cudillero are theSelgas Palace, the lighthouse and the Humilladero chapel.
It is a perfect coastal area for horseback riding where you can enjoy these animals and the landscape it hides.
Curious fact… The film was filmed in Cudillero 'Start Over' was a blockbuster in theaters and made Hollywood fall in love with it.


7. Cangas de Onís

Cangas de Onís is part of the great Picos de Europa National Park. The municipality of Covadonga is located within the park, where the famous Covadonga lakes are located.



In Cangas de Onís we find Lake Enol, Lake Ercina and the Ermita de Santa Cruz. The mythical symbol of this city is the Roman Bridge with its Victory Cross, one of the most visited in Asturias.
A route through Soto de Cangas is ideal to go with the horses and enjoy nature.
Check here the offers for horseback riding routes in Cangas de Onís