Cortijo de las Encinillas

Best horse riding in the Sierra Nevada! Victor and his family are really wonderful people. Our ride up into the snowy mountains was one of the most beautiful days of my life! I will definitely be coming back.

Victor took us on an amazing 2-hour hack, introducing us to the horses first (my boyfriend had only ridden twice before, 30 years ago!) and making us feel really comfortable and welcome. No rushing. Horses were great, very reliable and in good condition. Hack was absolutely stunning and Victor is as much of an entertainer as he is a great and knowledgeable horseman! With both interesting and funny stories to share, his charm definitely added to the experience. After the hack we were invited to a beer and some snacks and we chatted for quite a bit overlooking the mountains, it was the perfect ending to a fabulous ride. The time and attention that was put into us and the ride is incredible for that price as well. Worth a mention! Very much recommended!! And we will 100% be joining for more rides in the future!

Best experience ever. Heartfelt thanks for the enchanting horse ride experience! Your warm hospitality and the grace of those majestic horses created lasting memories. Grateful for a beautiful adventure! Thank You Victor
Highly recommend

We had a beautiful ride through the Sierra Nevada ranges. The horses are so well looked after and the attitude is the horse and the relationship comes first. Candido out guide was so much fun , very kind , kept us safe and allowed me a good few canters. Great lunch ! Too much . All fresh .. lots of water troughs along the way for horses and riders to cool down. Really fantastic place. Victor was great to deal with, so friendly and helpful. Couldn't rate it highly enough.

We had a wonderful ride with Victor into one of the most beautiful places we have been. The ride was challenging yet Victor made us feel safe with gentle instruction to help us with our horsemanship. I highly recommend this amazing trip.

Added a bucket list of riding up a mountain. Indescribable! Amazing horses who are brilliant at their job and make the most mountainous terrain seem completely easy. I rode Bandito, who was absolutely lovely and definitely felt like he knew the best paths to take and made you feel totally safe in the saddle. Victor was a great gentleman, as was our guide. Thankyou again for an amazing experience!

The experience with Victor and his horses was wonderful. The setting is incredibly beautiful and has been in Victor’s family for generations. He is a well experienced empathic guide that understands how to match rider with horse and balances well to train, challenge, and guide his guests safely. We greatly enjoyed the ride as well as the time that we had to chat with Victor and get to know him and the surrounding area. We would love to return on our next trip to Spain. Thank you Victor for your hospitality!

Such an amazing experience! Victor really cares about his horses and making the experience special for every rider. The views are incredible, it’s like entering a fantasy world. And his wife packed us delicious lunches. Candio was our guide and we had an absolute absolute blast, one of the most kind hearted people I’ve met. Worth every penny!

My husband and I enjoyed an awesome riding experience in the Sierra Nevadas with our guide, Victor. Victor made our ride most enjoyable with his engaging and entertaining personality. He is very knowledgable about horsemanship and it was fun to learn from him. We have gone on many riding excursions and this experience was by far the best. Victor wants to make this a memorable day for each and every rider. Thank you, Victor!

I would highly recommend taking a ride with Victor and his family! They really have a heart for their guests and their horses, and will surely introduce you to some stunning views of the Sierra Nevada. They were even so kind to take pictures of us throughout the ride and welcomed us back with beer and tapas.

My sister and I had a fantastic day out with Victor. The horses were a dream and so lovely to ride. The surrounding views and scenery were breathtaking and it was throughly enjoyable. Victor was friendly and helpful and the horses were well looked after. Will definitely be back for another ride!

Victor is a great local guide and host, we had a great time. Instead of getting rained out we still got a fun mountain trip and tour of the ranch. He was very hospitable and tailored the experience to exactly what we were looking for, and more

A friend and I went on a tour with Victor. The experience was incredible, Victor was very accommodating and helpful. He made sure that we could trust him and his horses and showed us a side of the Sierra Nevada I would never have been able to see without him. Thank you Victor!!!

Thank you Victor for this very special adventure. I fully enjoyed every minute riding your good horse in the beautiful mountains. Also I was so grateful for you coming to pick me up in your car when I needed help. Will definitely recommend you to new and/or experienced riders.
Best regards,
Jannike

Victor and his farm made for a wonderful riding experience! The location is unbeatable - stunning views of the Sierra Nevadas and a peaceful environment. Scheduling is easy and Victor is very responsive over email and WhatsApp, and is also able to assist with arranging transportation which picked me up and dropped me off right back at my hotel! All around perfect trip - the horses are gentle, beautiful, and fun to ride and you can’t beat the scenery. A must do if near the area or in Granada!

Victor provided a lovely horse walk, he knew just the right amount of challenges for our skill levels and was very encouraging. We encountered a difficult situation with a runaway horse that Victor handled well, making us feel save.
He speaks good English and is very knowledgeable about horse riding techniques.

We had an amazing experience with Victor. The breathtaking views, well adjusted horses and excellent conversation. Horseback riding in the Sierra Nevadas was the highlight of our vacation. We will be back and will go on one of his multi-day trips. Victor was kind enough to serve us delicious tapas upon our return. I cannot recommend them enough!

Incredible experience! Went on the 4hr adventure and the views were stunning, horses well-behaved, and overall I had the best day ever :) Victor is very hospitable and fun, and catered to our vegetarian lunch requirement - delicious! Candido, who took us out on the horses, was very sweet, knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time. If you're hesitating then don't - you won't regret it! I hope to be back again some day!

I wish I could give this more than five stars. Yesterday, my boyfriend and I had the absolute privilege of riding with Victor in this beautiful part of the world. Victor's horses were kind-natured, beautiful, funny and strong. They took us high up into the Sierra Nevada to see some of the most stunning mountains we have ever seen. Victor was unbelievably kind, organized and friendly - we truly felt like guests. Victor organized the transportation for us from Granada to his farm. He matched us up with the perfect horses for our skill level, and always made us feel both excited and safe. I highly recommend booking a ride with Victor, and am already planning my next one. 10/10. The photos do not do it justice!

One of the best experiences I have ever had. Victor is an absolute star and matched me perfectly to my lovely horse. Amazing lunch of local food, wine and fun. I had never been on a horse before and I loved it.