Long Weekend Horse Riding Breaks and Holidays in Andalucía, Spain

Riding weekends in Andalucia, Spain

A winter weekend horse riding break in the UK will probably involve grey skies, cold hands and feet and most likely some rain as well!

So why not take Friday off and enjoy a long weekend riding break in Andalucia, and get some well earned sun and warmth while riding Andalucian horses on the beach?

Our winter long weekend riding breaks here in Spain are a great way to escape to enjoy some fine horse riding in sunny Andalucia, while making the most of off-peak flight prices.  Fully catered with breakfast, lunches and evening meals all included, as well as all your transfers and transport!

Your long weekend riding break will be based in Almuñécar, a traditional Spanish sea side town, staying in Hotel Arrayanes Playa.  This great 3 star hotel is right on the sea front and has superb sea views over the bay from your balcony, where you can watch the fishing boats at night and maybe see dolphins in the mornings while eating breakfast.

You'll be riding from two of our selected stables, enjoying the mule trails over the sierras, rides through the natural park and pine forests as well as the possibility of beach rides depending on ability.  Three full days riding, averaging 6 hrs "in the saddle" (though if you fancy less / or would like lessons as well then just let us know).  As always, we only ride in small groups of similar ability - so no "keep up at the back" or waiting for stragglers - so you are guaranteed maximum enjoyment tailor made to your abilities and experience.

Non riding partner or friend?

Don't worry - we can get them windsurfing, mountain or Quad biking, hiking or a host of alternatives while you are in the saddle - just contact us with your requirements and we will sort out absolutely everything for you.

Typical weekend riding itinerary

• Thursday - We meet you at Malaga Airport and transfer you to your accommodation, where we will run through your fully detailed welcome folder with all the local maps and guides you need to get the most from your stay.
  Evening - After settling in to your accommodation, we all meet in a beach side bar for a welcome drink & tapa.  Here we get a chance to discuss the riding, have a quick run through of the town and local area, before enjoying your welcome dinner in a local restaurant with typical Andalucian fare & local wines .
• Friday - After breakfast at the hotel we head off to the stables where we meet the horses and guides before heading off for a nicely paced morning ride, perhaps taking the wolf trail as it rises slowly high up into the surrounding hills where we can look down on the white villages and the blue Mediterranean sea..We stop at lunch time to rest and enjoy the views from the hills over the sparkling blue sea, and enjoy a picnic with the horses, before enjoying the remainder of the day's riding.
  Evening - Inclusive dinner.  Plenty of time to relax in a beach bar or just chill out on your balcony and enjoy the view over the bay.  Perhaps take a short stroll into the old town, where you can explore the cobbled streets with their enchanting shops and myriad tapas bars and restaurants. 
• Saturday - Again after breakfast we leave Almuñécar and travel around half an hour to our stables in the natural park just over the border in the next province. Here we ride through the forest trails, perhaps passing waterfalls, as well as having the chance for some nice canters along the trails.  Lunch stop, again with the horses, may be a tavern where we sample local dishes, or if hot we may eat "al fresco".
  Evening - Dinner again included, but afterwards there is always Los Bacos to visit, or perhaps some souvenir shopping to be done.    
• Sunday - Early breakfast as we are off for our last days riding in the sun, with maybe a chance for a final beach ride.  Lunch may be a picnic in the shade while the horses take a well earned rest, or perhaps a selection of tapas on the beach before we head back to the stables.
  Late PM - After a chance for a quick "wash and brush up" and changing our clothes, you'll have time for a last refreshing drink and to take a few photos over the bay, before we whisk you back to Malaga airport for your flight back home.

Riding weekend breaks - Dates and Prices

2010 Long weekend riding breaks run Thursday to Sundays and commence Thursday 07 Jan.  They finish 18 Jun 2010.  For non Thu - Sun short breaks contact us.  

Booking your riding weekend

Simply look for flights from your local airport to Malaga, to arrive here around Thursday mid / late morning, and departing Malaga Sunday night (or if you wish an extra days riding Monday) and then check availability.

Inbound flights should land by 12:00; outbound flights should depart after 19:00.  Transfers for flights time outside of these hours can be easily arranged at a supplement of € 85 (1- 4px max).  If in doubt simply contact us to discuss your requirements.  

Included:
Transfers to / from Malaga airport + all transfers to and from stables
3 Nights Accommodation at Arrayanes Playa, Twin room with balcony & sea view
Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Meals
3 Full days riding (inc riding hat hire if rqd)
English speaking guides throughout

Excluded:
Flights - see our airlines list for recommendations.
Insurance - see long weekend horse riding insurance for details, including optional travel insurance. 

Small groups only so Check Availability NOW as places are limited !