Horse Riding in Arroyo Frío

About Horse Riding in Arroyo Frío

Arroyo Frío lies on the A-319 about 23 km from Cazorla, in the upper Guadalquivir valley inside the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park. Its old bridle paths and forest tracks are now used for guided rides. Red and fallow deer are common in the valley, especially at dawn and dusk.

Rides run at walking pace with a guide and suit complete beginners. Guías de Cazorla offers one-hour rides along the Guadalquivir and two-hour routes through dense pine and holm-oak woods, crossing the river. Picadero El Cortijillo, at km 39.8 of the A-319, runs rides for adults and children and hires ponies; Picadero El Campillo in the village works with Bujarkay, which also offers short donkey rides for children.

Prices (2026): Guías de Cazorla €30 for one hour and €60 for two, minimum age 10, minimum two riders; Bujarkay and Picadero El Campillo €25 per horse, €10 for half an hour on a donkey for children. El Cortijillo takes bookings 08:00–14:00 and 17:00–21:00; its minimum age is 10. Book a few days ahead in August and on bank holidays. Wear long trousers and closed shoes, not flip-flops. In summer ride in the morning or late afternoon.

The best months are April to June and September to October; in late September and early October the red-deer rut echoes around the valley. Bring water, sun cream and a light jacket for the shade of the woods.

Horse Riding in Arroyo Frío in pictures

What you’ll find

• Circular routeLoop trailFree
• Family friendlyEasy for childrenFree
• Guided activityGuide or instructor (€25–€60)Book
• HikingWalking routeFree
• Horse ridingGuided ride (€25–€60)Book
• ViewpointScenic viewpointFree

Nearby places to visit

The narrow limestone gorge of Cerrada del Utrero (3 km), with its waterfall below the reservoir dam, is a short walk from the village beside the young Guadalquivir. Higher up, the Vía Ferrata de La Escaleruela (8 km) climbs the cliffs above Cazorla. The castle village of La Iruela (7 km) and the town of Cazorla (8 km) have most of the park's restaurants and shops, while the riverside walk of Río Borosa and Cerrada de Elías (9 km) is the park's most famous hike, with tunnels and waterfalls.