Equestrian Map of Benahavís

How to use this equestrian map

This map is designed as a practical orientation tool. Rather than listing every possible option, it shows where equestrian life in Benahavís tends to concentrate — riding centres, countryside routes, supportive estates and everyday services. Most riders use it to understand distances, access points and how different areas connect in real life.

Key riding centres around Benahavís

Most riders living in Benahavís choose professional yards for lessons, training or full livery. These centres also act as social hubs and gateways to guided hacking routes.

Highlighted on the map:

• Marbella Club Equestrian Centre — competition-level arenas, lessons and guided hacks.
• La Zagaleta Riding Club — private members’ facility within the estate.
• Escuela de Arte Ecuestre Costa del Sol (Estepona) — full livery, dressage and events.
• Centro Ecuestre El Padrón — schooling, dressage and everyday livery services.

Living close to one of these centres often matters more than being able to keep horses at home.

Hacking routes & countryside access

Benahavís offers some of the best year-round hacking on the Costa del Sol, with river valleys, pine forests and elevated tracks connecting rural areas.

• Benahavís village river routes and Parque Towers area
• Monte Mayor countryside loops
• Guided routes from Marbella Club
• Trails around Real de La Quinta and the lakes

Not all routes are public, and access can vary seasonally. The map shows where riders most commonly start, rather than guaranteeing access.

Explore the full hacking routes guide →

Estates with equestrian relevance

Some estates in Benahavís are more compatible with equestrian lifestyles than others — either because of plot size, nearby riding centres or countryside access.

• Monte Mayor — large plots and direct access to rural tracks.
• La Zagaleta — private estate with an internal riding club.
• Marbella Club Golf Resort — close to Marbella Club Equestrian Centre.
• El Madroñal — large plots with rural character (permissions vary).

Importantly, estate names alone never guarantee that horses are permitted — each plot still requires legal and planning checks.

Equestrian supplies & services

Day-to-day equestrian life depends on reliable vets, farriers and feed suppliers. The map highlights commonly used services covering the Benahavís–Marbella–Estepona corridor.

• Feed & tack suppliers including Agrojardín and HB Equestrian
• Equine vets and mobile veterinary teams
• Specialist farriers serving Benahavís and surrounding estates

View the full equestrian shops & suppliers guide →