Sierra Nevada, Spain
Horses
Type of horses:
Andalucian, Arab X, Thoroughbred X, Cobs
Nature of horses:
Horses to suit all abilities. Kind temperament
Height of horses:
14.2 - 16 hh
Weight limit:
90 kg
Tack type:
English
Weather
Current Conditions:
Light Rain, 2 C
Forecast:
Thu - Rain/Snow. High: 3 Low: -2
Fri - Rain/Snow. High: 3 Low: -4
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Pricing
Beginner Programme
Prices of £440 include accommodation, breakfast and all riding.
It is possible to stay for two consecutive weeks. If you would like to stay for the Saturday and Sunday
Intermediate Programme
Price of £545 includes bed, breakfast and riding.
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Ride Description
Guadix is a beautiful Andalucian city with an outstanding historic heritage. It has a cathedral built in the sixteenth century, a Moresque citadel, a Latin quarter with Arabic palaces and the largest number of inhabited “casa cueva” in the world. More than three thousand people live in the cave houses.
Guadix is only 47 kilometres away from Granada and is linked to the rest of Spain by train, bus and the A92 Highway. The riding centre is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada, la Sierra Baza and las Sierra de Huetor nature parks and only 100 kilometres away from the Cabo de Gata. It is the perfect place for horse riding.
In these lovely surroundings we offer a based holiday suitable for all riders and non riders to enjoy Spanish culture and hospitality. We can arrange a programme specifically for you and your experience and requirements. We also offer a trail for those experienced riders who wish to explore this wonderful countryside.
See Programmes.
Food & Accommodation
Accommodation is unique but characteristic of the region in that the hotel is built into local caves, carved into the hillside. Bedrooms are available for 2 to 4 persons. The rooms are round and dome-shaped, decorated and furnished in rustic style, and whilst the temperature is a constant 18 degrees all year round the caves are also equipped with heating. There are spectacular views over the Piena valley and Sierra Nevada National Park.
The basic programme includes bed and breakfast accommodation only.
Guests who are staying on a bed and breakfast basis are welcome to book and pay for additonal meals locally. The hotel has an excellent restaurant which provides tasty Spanish dishes
Further Details
Languages: English & Spanish
Health requirements: No special vaccinations are required. We recommend a reasonable level of fitness.
Age limit: None
Tuition: Included as per itinerary
Included: Bed & breakfast accommodation. Transfer to and from Granada Airport, bus terminal or train station, Transfers are included for Sunday arrivals but not on tailor made programmes starting on a different day
Not included: Flights to Spain, Car Hire, Lunch & Dinner except on trail rides
Travel Information
Ryanair from Stansted and Liverpool and Monarch from Gatwick both fly into Granada. We can arrange transfer from the airport
Airport: Granada (GRX)
Alternative Airport: Malaga
Programmes
Beginner Programme
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The Beginners Programme will alternate between classes in the arena and rides out in the surrounding areas. By the end of the stay, you should be able to walk and trot whilst out on rides while controlling your horse safely. Riding takes place either in the morning or the afternoon. Day 1: You will arrive on Sunday afternoon and settle in your chosen accommodation. Day 2: Breakfast followed by an introduction to the horses and your first riding lesson. There will be horse and tack care lessons before and after riding. You hack out in the surrounding areas for approximately two and a half hours. Day 3: Breakfast followed by a riding lesson where you will be taught the art of trotting.- again with horse and tack care lessons. You will then practise your skills which you have learnt in the area with a two and a half hack in the surrounding area. Day 4: Breakfast is followed by a two and a half hour hack in the beautiful Spanish countryside with more horse and tack care tuition. The rest of the day is left free for you to enjoy your own activitiy or perhaps have a swim. Day 5: Breakfast is followed by a half day excursion to the Alhama river valley. This ride will take approximately three hours. Day 6: Breakfast will be followed by a ride to the “End of the World” (approximately two hours). You will be able to put into practice all you have learnt this week. Departure for the airport on Friday afternoon. If you wish you may stay for two consecutive weeks so you may continue to improve on your new skills. |
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| Minimum group size: | 2 |
| Maximum group size: | 6 |
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This programme is designed for total beginners and for people who have ridden a little and want to improve their riding skills. The week long course will alternate between classes in the arena and rides out in the surrounding areas. |
| Type of ride: | Tuition |
| Total riding time: | Five days riding and tuition |
| Departure dates: | Sunday departures. All Year excluding trail dates |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |
Intermediate Programme
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Intermediate riders on this programme will gradually increase their hours in the saddle as they develop the necessary resistance and improve their outdoor skills through the practice of Le Trec techniques. All of this takes place in the beautiful surroundings of the Sierra Nevada footholds. Day 1: Arrival is on Sunday afternoon. You will settle in your chosen accommodation and enjoy exploring the area. Day 2: Breakfast followed by introduction to the horses and riding lessons in the arena. In the afternoon you will ride on the high plains of Guadix with spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Day 3: After breakfast you will ride on a half day excursion. Climbing down to the "end of the world", you will arrive at the very birth of the Alhama river. You will then ascend through the pine forests of the Sierra Nevada Nature Park. This ride will enable riders to appreciate the contrasting differences of the varying scenery in the area: from badlands more typical of Colorado canyons to streams and luscious valleys and finally the Mediterranean pine forests and the highest plain of the Iberian peninsula, rising at 1400 metres above sea level from where the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada once again become more visible. Day 4: Breakfast followed by a half day ride along the Alcomocales way. Riding through the small village of “Marchal” you will start the climb to the first levels of the Sierra Nevada Nature Park in which there are the largest number of oak trees in the Iberian peninsula. You will ride through many traditional small villages that specialise in the production of “Vino Mosto” – a traditional local wine that is produced at high altitude. Following your ascent you will arrive at the very heart of the park where you will see the “dark side” of the Sierra Nevada where the traditional Iberian bulls are bred in the freedom of the mountain range. Day 5: Breakfast and a full day excursion. During the first half of the day, you will climb up through winding paths and arrive at the village of Cogolles, one of the portals of the Sierra Nevada Nature Park. The path leads to the spectacular pine forest and the Cogolles lake which collects its water from the melting ices of the Sierra Nevada. You will enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch next to the lake and those who wish to do so may also have a swim. This route offers spectacular views of the Zenette valley and of the Picion (2400m). After lunch you will descend and gallop across the wide plains and will finally arrive back at the riding centre in the evening. Day 6: Breakfast. On this final day of the stay you will ride east into the Nature Park. In this direction, the scenery is different, spectacular and moon like with red earth and semi desert terrain which hide an abundant wealth of life, aromatic plants, mountain goats and once again amazing views of the surrounding areas. This is a half day excursion leaving you free to pack for your journey home. This itinerary may vary |
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| Minimum group size: | 2 |
| Maximum group size: | 8 |
| Ability description: | Walk, trot, canter |
| Type of ride: | Tuition & Trail |
| Total riding time: | Five days riding and tuition |
| Departure dates: | Sunday departures. All Year excluding trail dates |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |