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Day 1: Coastal trail ride by the sea – the insiders' tip on the Costa Brava
Arrival in Barcelona or Girona and transfer to the starting point of our adventure trail, a little fishing village near the French border. At our first dinner, we meet our fellow riders and our guide.
Day 2: Ride to paradise!
Bay trail to the Cap – trail ride to paradise! Cap de Creus – the name itself evokes images of unspoiled nature.
After breakfast, we prepare our horses. Right at the beginning of the day our "new friends" climb safely over rocks and stones. A spectacular ascent makes this route an adventurous experience.
By foot we climb into a "pirate's cove" and those who want to jump into the shining turquoise sea.
The salty accompanies us as we ride back to the fishing village.
We enjoy delicious Catalan specialities in a cosy restaurant before returning to our hotel from the previous day.
Day 3: Wild Coast and Pirates
The craggy peninsula descends into the Mediterranean. The sea gnaws at the Cap, has eaten into it and torn chunks out of it. Countless rocky bays remain in which the pirates found good hideouts.
Like mountain goats our „Andalusians“ negotiate the rocky terrain. In a beautiful bay, we have our picnic and go swimming - paradise!
Due to erosion caused by the strong Tramontana winds, mystical and bizarre rock formations adorn the Cap de Creus like ornaments.
We spend the night in Cadaqués, the jewel of the Costa Brava. The whitewashed fishing village with its old crooked alleys is rightfully considered the most beautiful place on the wild coast.
The village's seclusion led to its inhabitants having to constantly defend it from pirates and their pillaging over the centuries. In the 16th century, the church Santa Maria was ransacked by the pirate Barbarossa and completely burned down.
Day 4: Great pleasure at Cap de Creus
On horseback, we ride through Cadaqués. Where the village ends, a wonderful, wild coastal mountain landscape begins, covered with bushes and flowers. Ancient stone walls show us the way.
We rest in a beautiful bay with fine sandy beach and have a swim in the refreshing sea.
In steep turns the trail twists over a pass. Wild flowers decorate our path and spectacular views of the bay of Roses open up, whilst pines and cork oaks radiate Mediterranean flair. Through an old trading trail, we lead our horses down into the plain on a demanding terrain and stay overnight in a small, family wellness oasis with a heated whirlpool.
Day 5: Trail ride to the bay of Roses
Silvery green olive groves dazzle from the terraced slopes. We head towards Roses and catch sight of the castle fortress "La Cuitadella" to the south. This big fort was built to protect the region from pirate attacks. Behind the impressive walls we find important archaeological artefacts and the remains of the old monastery church.
With a little luck, we might catch a view of the flamingos, storks, and little egrets, which are native to the wetlands we ride through.
Our next accommodation is on the edge of the Aiguamolls Nature Park, a cosy country house by the sea with a magnificent view. If the conditions are right, a very special experience awaits us: a beach ride in the soft evening light or glowing moonlight (alternatively: beach ride as described on the morning of day 6). A dream come true - the ultimate ride!
Day 6: Hoof marks in the sand (*)
The waves wash over the fine sand, the horses are wide awake and want to pick up speed. Vamos Galope! Their hooves splash in the water and we draw a fresh trail across the sand. The beach gallop on "Playa Grande" is a dream for every rider.
After this experience, we follow the Fluvia River into the interior of the country.
On the top of a hill, we will be served a delicious picnic lunch with ice-cold cava. We then ride at a brisk pace through fields and woodland to the home of our Andalusian horses, the Panorama Trails farm.
Day 7: Adéu Coast of the pirates
Transfer to Barcelona or Girona. Departure or continue to another trail.