Hotels near racecourses in Spain

Horse racing attracts an enthusiastic and dedicated following in Spain. Perhaps the most popular events in the country are the famous horse races on the beaches of San Lucar de Barrameda in the province of Cadiz. This type of racing is particularly widespread in Andalucia and runs throughout the month of August. Horse racing along the coast has become an international event and is a big tourist attraction. Not only is it exciting to watch, but the sport has a long history and tradition. Each event is considered a serious and prestigious competition.

Other notable horse races are held at the Hipodromo Costa del Sol in Mijas Costa, the Hipodromo Pineda in Seville and the Hipodromo de la Zarzuela in Madrid. The racecourse is Mijas is often said to be the home of horse racing in Spain and is very popular with travelling fans as it is situated in beautiful surroundings on the coast, giving them the perfect excuse to book a hotel near the racecourse and turn their stay into a short holiday.

One race of note is the Gran Permio de Madrid, an international event that draws horse racing fans to Spain from around the world. Spain is a popular tourist destination and many fans take advantage of this to turn their trips here into quick getaway or weekend break.