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Day 1: Enjoy the freedom of independent riding!
Are you ready for a special trail ride in Spain? On the first day, you will meet your four-legged partner, who will faithfully accompany you during the next couple of days. After a detailed introduction you will be ready to go!
You will ride through isolated woods, past small farms, through natural stone villages and apple orchards. What a feeling when you get to know your horse, while you are roaming the fields enjoying the seemingly unlimited freedom! At a hidden place close to the picturesque River Ter you and your horses will have a well-deserved break.
After a tasty picnic lunch and a little siesta, you will cross the big river. Now you will realise even more how you can trust your faithful four-legged partner. Soon you will reach your destination for the day: A wonderful country house where you can relax and look forward to a delicious dinner.
Day 2: Lonely forests and medieval villages
The horses will already be waiting for you and for their hard-earned breakfast. Full of energy, you and your four-legged friends will start the new day. Become enchanted by the original landscape of Catalonia. Listen to the sound of the hooves on the centuries-old cobblestones as you ride through the narrow winding alleys of authentic natural stone villages.
Today, you will have lunch in a special place. You will visit the restaurant right next to the Púbol Castle. This castle was a gift of the famous artist Salvador Dalí to his beloved wife Gala. In the afternoon, you will ride between fields towards your destination. In Peratallada, the horses will stay just outside a historic natural stone village that invites you to walk around after a successful day´s riding. In the small streets and under ancient archways, you can “get lost” without any worries!
Day 3: Finally – the sea!
The third day starts with a ride through an area that was shaped by the Iberians thousands of years ago. You will trot and canter across the landscape that used to surround the former lake of Ullastret. For lunch, you can look forward to an exceptional location: the small medieval town Pals takes you back in time…
In the afternoon, the route leads you on sandy paths through Mediterranean pine woods to the rice fields that are typical in this area until you, finally, reach the sea! Just before hitting the beach, a family-run hotel will be waiting for you. After having fed the horses, you have enough time for a stroll along the beach and to refresh yourself in the sea! What a fantastic day!
Day 4: Sand dunes and Mediterranean flair
Today you start early! It is the fourth day in the saddle, and by now, you and your horse are an established team. Every day, the landscape will surprise you once more! You will cross the nature park Montgrí. A majestic pine forest has been planted on the original sand dunes. These are perfect horse riding conditions: soft ground, pleasant calmness, and shade-giving trees.
During the second half of the day, you will pass ruins that go back to the times of the Greeks and Romans. The route continues off the beaten path through the apple orchards of the Costa Brava. Your destination lies on the River Fluvià, shortly before it reaches the sea. The horses will stay in a field right in front of a charming country house. Your Catalan host, Miguel, will treat you to a tasty dinner after this long riding day.
Day 5: Aiguamolls and the Bay of Roses
After a good rest, you and your faithful travel companions are ready for the new day. Together, you will cross the swamp area of Aiguamolls. From horseback, you will be are able to see a great variety of bird species. If you are lucky, you might even see a flamingo! You will pass an Andalusian horse stud and reach Castelló d’Empúries. With your horses, you will pass the Santa Maria Basilica. Locals call it the “Cathedral of the Empordà”.
The landscape changes again. Between fields and olive groves, you can spot the sparkle of the deep blue water of the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. You get closer to today’s destination, a well-restored manor house that dates back to 1582. Surrounded by picturesque nature with a view of the Bay of Roses, you can relax in the afternoon. Jump into the pool or spoil yourself with a relaxing massage.
Day 6: Breath-taking views!
Today, our horses will impress you a lot because they truly are “all-round talents”. Like mountain goats, your four-legged partners will climb on a rocky and steep mule path up into the coastal mountains. At the top of the pass, you will let your horses rest for a moment and enjoy the spectacular view. At the Cap de Creus, the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, the Pyrenees melt into the sea. To the north, you will see the Gulf of Leon, and to the south, the Bay of Roses as well as the plains of the Empordà. Then, you will ride through the fascinating landscape of the natural park until you reach the lively fishing village of Port de la Selva.
Now, it is time to say goodbye to your loyal partners. After an appetising lunch, we recommend that you spend a tranquil afternoon on the beach. Swim in the Mediterranean Sea and pass the last couple of days reflecting on the wonderful time that you have had!
Day 7: Hasta la próxima!
After a nice breakfast and a last glimpse of the sea, you will make your way back home. You will take some unforgettable experiences with you, that will remain forever in your memory. Hasta la próxima – see you next time!