Summer Riding Holidays - Itinerary
Summer riding holiday dates
We run two separate itineraries as in the heat of summer in
Andalucia
we will not ride mid day as it is too hot for the horses.
Therefore for the summer season we ride either in the cool mornings,
or in the long Mediterranean evenings - the rest of the year we can
ride all day long.
Our Summer Riding Itinerary runs from Sat 02 June 2012 until Fri 28 Sep 2012.
Our Autumn / Winter / Spring Riding Itinerary runs from Sat 29 Sep 2012.
Summer season riding holidays - typical itinerary:
Your Summer Riding Holiday in Andalucia will get you in the saddle for 5 days, while giving you a free day for sight seeing, relaxing on one of 26 beaches or trying one of our optional additional activities like sea kayaking, spa sessions, an excursion to the amazing Alhambra Palace in Granada or much more.
- Saturday - We meet you at Malaga Airport (see transfer times) 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.
- Saturday - Evening After settling in we all meet up in one of the beach bars overlooking the blue sea for our welcome meeting with drink and tapas. Here we can discuss the week ahead, before enjoying a typical Andalucian meal & local wines in a local restaurant.
- Sunday - Firstly over to our stables, where you will ease into the saddle to enjoy an amazing ride high up into the sierras among the olive trees. You will be matched to your mount to ensure you have a great holidays riding, enjoying the stunning scenery and vistas of this beautiful region, with neighbouring towns, Arab castles and watchtowers and the bright blue sparkling sea.
- Monday - After breakfast we head off for an early
morning ride along the trails and explore the real Spain behind
the neighbouring coastal village of La Herradura on a choice of
Western, Spanish or English tack, on some beautifully trained
horses. Afternoon we take time off to relax on the
beach,
or perhaps explore the old town with its cobbled streets and
maze of little shops, tapas bars and restaurants.
Monday - Evening. After our riding we meet up in a beach bar and then we set off for an evening's mini-tour of Almuñécar to get you orientated. On this we will see some of the Roman ruins, the castle, old town and a few of the lovely monuments and statues by Miguel Moreno. - Tuesday - Today we set off a little earlier, enjoying the
cool of the early morning before the heat of midday sets in and
ride through the beautiful natural park land. Here we follow
the ancient tracks through the pine forests, passing waterfalls
and rise slowly into the olive groves.
Tuesday - Evening Join us on our fun filled Tapas Trail, where €15 "in the kitty" takes around the old town with its tapas bars and restaurants. A great way to get to know the old part of town, with its cobbled streets lined with small shops as well as the local tapas & specialities. - Wednesday - Free day. Do as little or as much as you wish, perhaps trying one of our optional additional activities, visit the amazing Alhambra Palace in Granada, go sightseeing or mountain biking, take a walk, hit the Aqua Tropic water park, or just relax by the glittering blue sea. Or take time to explore more of Almuñécar with its history dating back to Phoenician times and Roman ruins. The choice is yours!
- Thursday - Another day and another gorgeous late afternoon and evening ride. Let the heat of the day subsides and as the sun starts to dip towards the horizon we ride in the sierras watching the light change on the hills through purples and greys. As the sun slowly sets over the sea we may get the chance to take the horses for a quick paddle in the sea, before returning to the stables.
- Friday -Time off in the morning to visit the weekly market
to shop for local pottery, leather goods or perhaps just
Antonio's honey or just sun bathe before our riding today.
Afterwards we meet up at our stables in the natural park to decide with our guide, based on our abilities and preferences, the best route for our final ride from the countless choices available amongst the avocado, chirimoya and mango orchards. A great ending to the week, with fabulous views from the saddle over the glittering blue sea from the hills. - Saturday - Transfer from your accommodation back to Malaga airport for your flight home.
Check Prices & Availability Now
as we strictly limited places each week in order to guarantee you
get the very best personal attention possible
