Sunny Southern Spain
Dates:
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Duration:
8 days / 9 nights
Difficulty:
Intermediate/Advanced
An exciting circular trail through the extraordinary natural park of Cabo de Gata. Over the course of 6 days, the ride will take you along the picturesque coastline, across beautiful beaches and into the fascinating inland valleys. The scenery you will encounter is absolutely unique and surprising, offering extraordinary contrasts at every turn. Furthermore, the region's excellent climate, characterized by low rainfall and mild temperatures, allows you to enjoy this experience at any time of the year.
Horses
Spanish, Hispano-Arab, and Arabian horses, chosen for their good character and strength, trained using natural horsemanship and dressage techniques. They are sure-footed, dynamic, brave, good, respectful and sensitive horses who enjoy the company of people.
Riding
Intermediate-Advanced
Riders should be able to ride comfortably at all paces, and spend several hours in the saddle daily.
Accompanying non-riders are welcome!
Tack
Riders will ride in Spanish saddles (a bit like English saddles with slightly more security), and should be prepared for several hours in the saddle daily at all paces.
Accommodation
Exclusive hotels, integrated into the park, surrounded by nature and next to the horses, just a few minutes from San José or Rodalquilar. Hotels include swimming pool and guarantee a restful and relaxing stay.
Dining
Quality restaurants serving traditional Andalusian cuisine with a contemporary twist. Dinner on Wednesday (day 4) and lunch on Friday (day 6) in a restaurant. Breakfast and remaining dinners at hotels. Picnic lunches on the trail catered by local restaurants, served in a picturesque spot just a few meters from the horses.
Itinerary
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Arrival at hotel in San José. At 8 p.m., welcome and briefing by guide.
Dinner and overnight in San José.
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The beaches of Indiana Jones. Assignment and preparation of the horses after breakfast, at 9.30 a.m., in our stables in San José (5 minutes walk from the Sotillo hotel, 5 minutes drive from Pakyta hotel). Brief explanation about equipment and safety. Start of the trailhead towards the beaches of Genoveses, Mónsul and Media Luna where scenes from "Indiana Jones", "Lawrence of Arabia" and "For a Fistful of Dollars" were filmed. These beaches offer the opportunity to gallop and feel that wonderful sense of freedom. After a picnic lunch, riders return to San José through the Tesorillo Valley.
Picnic at the Cortijo "El Romeral". Dinner and overnight in San José.
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Today's destination is Rodalquilar, to the north. The route crosses Sierra de Gata and its lunar landscapes with craters of ancient volcanoes, stopping at the small town of "Los Albaricoques", where the famous scenes of "For a Fistful of Dollars" and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" were filmed. Picnic in "El Cortijo del Fraile", one of the emblematic places in the park where the events that inspired Federico García to write "Blood Wedding" took place.
Dinner and accommodation in Rodalquilar.
Dinner and accommodation at the Oro y Luz Hotel in Rodalquilar.
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Back to San José, the route serpentines the coast lined with 18th century watchtowers, magnificent views and a palm oasis. Watchtowers were used to monitor the coast in case of pirate attacks. Picnic on the beach of Los Escullos, next to San Felipe fort.
Picnic lunch on the beach of Los Escullos. Dinner and overnight in San José.
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Thank you and see you soon! Breakfast and check out from the hotel by noon.