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Horse Riding Holiday in Sierra Nevada Mountains

Highlights

Spend 4 full days trekking through the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Immerse yourself in the breath-taking Spanish countryside.
Meet your horse on day one and bond over the course of your journey.

From £1507 pp*

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What you'll do

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Overview

Spend 6 nights in the spa town of Lanjaron near Granada and discover the Sierra Nevada Mountains on horseback with 4 full days trekking through the magnificent and panoramic valleys, where you’ll also have the chance to stay 3 nights in a remote mountain cottage.

Make the most of the spectacular surroundings of the Alpujarra hills and Sierra Nevada Mountains on this fun horse riding holiday in Spain.

Stay for 6 nights and enjoy 4 full days trekking in the area, spending 3 nights in a remote mountain cottage for a horse riding holiday with a difference and we’ve even arranged a free day at the end of your trip to stretch any saddle sore muscles and explore the nearby spa town or just relax by the pool.

Your base will be a pretty Spanish farmhouse near the spa town of Lanjaron. People are drawn by the fresh air, the natural environment and the magnificent Sierra Nevada Mountains and indeed flock from afar to sample the water which is said to contain minerals for eternal youth, and which is bottled and sold throughout Spain!

With the stables situated 1200 metres above the wonderful town of Lanjaron, during your treks you will see some of the most incredible panoramic views of the surrounding Andalucían countryside, with the coastline of Africa visible on very clear days.

You will follow old Moorish mule paths and valleys where the horse, mule or oxen still to this day pull the plough to harvest the earth’s crops. This horse riding holiday is more than just a horse riding holiday, but a chance to discover the remarkable Andalucían scenery and to immerse yourself in the culture where even today, tradition remains very much part of everyday life.

*pp price based on two people sharing a twin room

What's included

Included

A total of 6 nights accommodation
Accommodation in a twin/double room at the Casa Del Viento for a total of 3 nights on night 1 and 5 and 6
3 nights in a mountain cottage with shared bathroom during your 4 day treks
Breakfast and dinner each day
A packed lunch whilst out trekking on days 2, 3, 4 and 5

Lunch at Casa Del Viento on day 6
Day 2-5 up to 8 hours trekking depending on your stamina and riding experience
All horse riding equipment (please bring suitable clothing for riding)
You can check in any time after 2pm on day 1 and check-out is by noon on day 7

Your local host

Sarah Vesey

Sarah is originally from the New Forest and grew up around the wild ponies, with whom she fell head over heels in love. Any spare moment she could, she would spend with friends’ horses or in the forest and soon became the ‘go-to’ person for any horses with behavioural problems. When visiting friends in southern Spain, she decided it’d be even more fun riding in the warm! There’s no finer place to work with rescue horses, rehabilitating them in the mountains. The treks across the landscape are extraordinary, with views across to Africa, and getting up close with nature. The variety allows people to ensure that everyone from beginners to experienced equestrians have the ride of a lifetime. The riding centre is a few minutes from the pretty spa town of Lanjaron bursting with Moorish influences. People come here to drink the water which is said to contain minerals for eternal youth. Nearby is Orgiva, a busy market town with bustling tapas bars and small streets to discover.

Sarah is originally from the New Forest and grew up around the wild ponies, with whom she fell head over heels in love. Any spare moment she could, she would spend with friends’ horses or in the forest and soon became the ‘go-to’ person for any horses with behavioural problems. When visiting friends in southern Spain, she decided it’d be even more fun riding in the warm! There’s no finer place to work with rescue horses, rehabilitating them in the mountains. The treks across the landscape are extraordinary, with views across to Africa, and getting up close with nature. The variety allows people to ensure that everyone from beginners to experienced equestrians have the ride of a lifetime. The riding centre is a few minutes from the pretty spa town of Lanjaron bursting with Moorish influences. People come here to drink the water which is said to contain minerals for eternal youth. Nearby is Orgiva, a busy market town with bustling tapas bars and small streets to discover.

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Location

This unique trekking centre has the Alpujarra hills and Sierra Nevada mountains right on the doorstep offering a wide choice of easy hacks right through to challenging trail rides in this spectacular area of Southern Spain.

Features

– Stunning scenery with views across to Africa
– Chance to stay in traditional mountain cottages for those staying longer than 2 nights
– Swimming pool at Casa del Viento surrounded by olive trees and citrus groves
– Friendly and welcoming family run Spanish farmhouse accommodation with great local food
– Bar and barbecue area, sunbeds and terrace at Casa del Viento
– Ride up to altitudes of 2000 metres in the mountains
– Casa del Viento accommodation provides WiFi
– Your hosts have cats and dogs who come into communal areas

FAQs

- Horse riding is suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced riders
- Minimum age: 4 (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and children under 14 must be supervised on a ratio of 1 adult to 1 child) with no upper age limit
- Your hosts speak both English and Spanish
- Please note: Although the riding school have a wide range of horses to choose to ride, the horses on our Horse riding holidays unfortunately cannot take riders over 15.8 stone (100kg)

- These horse riding holidays in Spain make perfect singles holidays, you’ll meet like-minded people
- Singles can be allocated a twin room sharing with another guest of the same sex
- Alternatively, if you would prefer a private room, this can be booked for an additional cost

- You can arrive on any day of the week you choose and will stay for 6 nights / 7 days
- You will stay in Casa del Viento on nights 1, 5 and 6
- Night 2, 3 and 4 will be spent in a mountain cottage, the exact cottage you’ll stay in depends on how far you get during your trek

Nearest airport:
Granada (45 minutes) or Malaga (90 minutes)

Airport transfers can be arranged at an additional cost (paid locally):
Malaga: 90 euros transfers each way per car for up to four persons
Granada: 45 euros transfers each way per car for up to four persons

Helmet will be provided but you will need to bring your own boots.

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