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Horse riding in Alpujarras & Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, Spain
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ALPUJARRAS ROUTE I
6 days, 5 nights, 4 days riding
Minimum: 4 people
DAY 1. CAPILEIRA. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 2. BUBIÓN – TREVÉLEZ. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. We will start by climbing up along a bridle path to Haza del Cerezo, with views of the villages of the Poquiera valley where we can enjoy a magnificent panoramic vista of the Sierra Contraviesa and Lújar opposite us. We will go up through a pine wood to Hoya del Portillo for a picnic. After a brief rest we will continue along a track where there will be a chance for a gallop till we leave the wood. We will then take the Sulayr path to cross the Morazo and the Jabalí ravines. After a brief ascent, we reach the top of the Jabalí mountain, with stunning views of the Trevélez, and Guadalfeo valleys, and the Mediterranean See. On clear days you can also see the African coast. We will now go down into the Bina ravin and the village of Trevélez., famous for its hams. There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. Trevélez is considered the highest village in Spain at an altitude of 1,700m. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **. A five hour ride.
DAY 3. TREVÉLEZ - LOS BÉRCHULES. After crossing the bridge over the river, we will start this route by a bridle path that climbs the left slope of the ravine, leaving behind the village from which it takes its name. Riding down to Los Berchules by a track. Once again we will enjoy the beauty of the Sierra Contraviesa and Sierra Gádor, this one already in the province of Almería. On a clear day we will have the view of the Mediterranean sea and the silhouette of the mountains of Africa in front of us. Arrival to Los Berchules by a bridle path. Dinner and accommodation tonight in a very comfortable, family-run hotel - El Cercado***. Four and a half hours riding
DAY 4. LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR. From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, small village where, during the Rebellion of Moriscos, king Fernando de Valor was crowned. The ride goes on towards Cádiar village and nearby from the hotel Alquería de Morayma**, where we should arrive just on time for lunch. Approximately three hours riding. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
DAY 5. CÁDIAR - BUBIÓN. Crossing the Guadalfeo river, we will join the path that will lead us to Lobras, Nieles and Càstaras. We will continue until we reach the impressive gorge of Las Carihuelas de Busquístar, where we will descend to cross the Trevélez river, and we will follow the path which leads to the village of Busquístar for lunch. After lunch two more hours riding to Bubión. A six hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 6. After breakfast, we say goodbye.
ALPUJARRAS ROUTE II
8 days, 7 nights, 6 days riding
Minimum: 4 people
DAY 1 CAPILEIRA. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.
DAY 2. BUBIÓN - TREVÉLEZ. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. Always along bridle paths, we start climbing and then descend to the village of Pórtugos, where we will take the track that later on will lead us to Trevélez where we will have lunch. We will ride through an oak forest and descend to Trevélez by a bridle path. During the ride there are some opportunities for gallops. This village, famous for its hams, is considered the highest one in Spain (1,700m). Lunch at the Mesón del Jamón. There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **A four and a half hour ride.
DAY 3. TREVÉLEZ - LOS BÉRCHULES. After crossing the bridge over the river, we will start this route by a bridle path that climbs the left slope of the ravine, leaving behind the village from which it takes its name. Riding down to Los Berchules by a track. Once again we will enjoy the beauty of the Sierra Contraviesa and Sierra Gádor, this one already in the province of Almería. On a clear day we will have the view of the Mediterranean sea and the silhouette of the mountains of Africa in front of us. Arrival to Los Berchules by a bridle path. Dinner and accommodation tonight in a very comfortable, family-run hotel - El Cercado***. Four and a half hours riding.
DAY 4. LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR. From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, small village where, during the Rebellion of Moriscos, king Fernando de Valor was crowned. The ride goes on towards Cádiar village and nearby from the hotel Alquería de Morayma**, where we should arrive just on time for lunch. Approximately three hours riding. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
DAY 5. CÁDIAR - TORVIZCÓN. The ride today is along the Guadalfeo river, with its subtropical vegetation, to Torvizcón. Picnic in the river. After a gallop we arrive to this hidden-away old village, which retains a certain Moorish atmosphere, we will have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Esparto grass Museum. Dinner in the Pension Moreno and overnight in Hotel Sahyl*. A four hour ride.
DAY 6. TORVIZCÓN - CAPILERILLA. Descent to this hidden-away old village, which retains a certain Moorish atmosphere. After crossing the river we start climbing to Almegíjar by a bridle path. After a short rest we will ride among olive trees to the top of Cerro Corona in the Sierra Mecina. We will descend the spectacular gorge of Las Carihuelas, rising over the Trevélez river. On the other side is Mecina-Fondales, where we will have lunch. Ride up to Pitres and Capilerilla. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Maravedí**. A five hour ride.
DAY 7. CAPILERILLA - BUBIÓN A morning ride across the La Sangre ravine back to Bubión, where we arrive for lunch. Three hours on horseback. Free afternoon for sightseeing. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 8. After breakfast, we say goodbye.
SIERRA NEVADA - MULHACÉN ROUTE
8 days, 7 nights, 6 days riding
Minimum: 4 people
DAY 1. CAPILEIRA. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.
DAY 2. BUBIÓN - EL HORNILLO - BUBIÓN. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. We start our journey by climbing old bridal paths leading us to Sierra Nevada and enjoying the beautiful panorama of the Poqueira valley. In front of us the sierras Lújar, Contraviesa and Gádor. We continue to the Cortijo El Hornillo (2,200 mts.) for a picnic. After a rest, back to Bubión by a different path, across the Natural Park of the Sierra Nevada, declared Reserve of the Biosphere by UNESCO. You will enjoy the changes in landscape: from the cold deserted tops to the Mediterranean flora in the lower part. A four and a half hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 3. BUBIÓN - TREVÉLEZ. We will start by climbing up along a bridle path to Haza del Cerezo with views of the villages of the Poquiera valley where we can enjoy a magnificent panoramic vista of the Sierra Contraviesa and Lujar opposite us. We will go up through a pine wood to Hoya del Portillo for a picnic. After a brief rest, we will continue along a track where there will be a chance for a gallop till we leave the wood. We will then take the Sulayr path to cross the Morazo and the Jabalí ravines. After a brief ascent, we reach the top of the Jabalí mountain, with stunning views of the Trevélez and Guadalfeo valleys, and the Mediterranean See. On clear days, you can also see the African coast. We will now go down into the Bina ravin and the village of Trevélez., famous for its hams. There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. Trevélez is considered the highest village in Spain at an altitude of 1,700m. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **. A five hour ride.
DAY 4. TREVÉLEZ - TREVÉLEZ. We will ride towards the snowy peaks of the National Park of the Sierra Nevada. We cross the ravines where the melt water flows and we reach the idyllic Siete Lagunas (3,200mts) where we will picnic at the foot of Mulhacén, which at 3,478 m in altitude is the highest peak of the peninsula. After a short rest, we descend back to Trevélez, where we will spend the night. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **. Four and a half hours riding today.
DAY 5. TREVÉLEZ - LOS BÉRCHULES. After crossing the bridge over the river, we will start today’s route by a very steep and rocky path through a pine forest that climbs the slope of the ravine. Once again we will enjoy the beautiful views and scenery of Las Alpujarras and the snowy peaks. After our picnic in one of the pine forests, we will descend towards Los Bérchules. Today we ride for approximately four and a half hours. Dinner and accommodation in a very comfortable, family-run hotel - El Cercado***.
DAY 6. LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR. From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, small village where, during the Rebellion of Moriscos, king Fernando de Valor was crowned. The ride goes on towards Cádiar village and nearby from the hotel Alquería de Morayma**, where we should arrive just on time to jump in the swimming pool. Approximately three hours riding. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
DAY 7. CÁDIAR - BUBIÓN. Crossing the Guadalfeo river, we will join the path that will lead us to Lobras, Nieles and Càstaras. We will continue until we reach the impressive gorge of Las Carihuelas de Busquístar, where we will descend to cross the Trevélez river, and we will follow the path which leads to the village of Busquístar for lunch. After lunch two more hours riding to Bubión. A six hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 8. After breakfast, we say goodbye.
SIERRA NEVADA - TABERNAS DESERT ROUTE
8 days, 7 nights, 6 days riding
Minimum: 6 people
DAY 1. CAPILEIRA. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.
DAY 2. BUBIÓN - TREVÉLEZ. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. Always along bridle paths, we descend to the village of Pórtugos, where we will take the track that later on will lead us to Trevélez. We will ride through an oak forest on paths that cut this track. Descend to Trevélez by a bridle path. This village, famous for its hams, is considered the highest one in Spain (1,700m). There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. A four and a half hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **.
DAY 3. TREVÉLEZ - CÁDIAR. After crossing the bridge over the Trevélez river, we will start this route by a bridle path that climbs the left slope of the ravine, leaving behind the village from which it takes its name. Once again we will enjoy the beauty of the sierras Contraviesa, Lújar and Gádor, this one already in the province of Almería. Descent along a more gentle path to Juviles, where we will have lunch. Descend to Tímar along a narrow path through the gorge. Then we will take the bridle path to the beautiful hotel Alquería de Morayma (**), close to Cádiar. We have descended over 1,000 m in 5 hours. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
DAY 4. CÁDIAR - LAROLES. Riding first over the hills with stunning panoramic views of Sierra Nevada and the sierras of Contraviesa and Gádor, then we will ride along the dry riverbed to arrive to Ugíjar for a picnic. In the afternoon we will ride up to the beautiful villages of Mairena and Júbar, and from here to Laroles. A six hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the Refugio de Nevada***.
DAY 5. LAROLES - BENECID. Descent to Picena then crossing the Bayarcal river, where we enter the Almería province. Picnic at Guarros. Leaving for Benecid passing by Laujar de Andarax, important wine-growing area. A five hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Marmita de Ahlam***.
DAY 6. BENECID – ALCORA. Across Sierra Gádor, riding on a track enjoying the open view of Sierra Nevada, in the other side of the Andarax river, we arrive at Cortijo Cacín for a picnic. After a short rest, we ride to the old “Venta de Alcora” and then to the Caseta de Cristal beneath the pine trees. A four and a half hour ride. Dinner outside and accommodation in rural houses.
DAY 7. ALCORA – ALBOLODUY - GRANADA. A four hour ride to the desert. Descend to the Andarax river and to Rágol. Riding to the mountain of Montenegro through the Rambla (dry river bed) of Guadix, with many opportunities for canters and where we start to discover the first desert landscape. Descend to the colourful dry riverbed of Alboloduy through a labyrinth of canyons similar to those seen in numerous spaghetti-western films. At the end of the Rambla de Los Yesos, we will arrive at Alboloduy, at the edge of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park. . A four hour ride. After saying goodbye to the horses, the riders are taken to Fort Bravo, to have a beer at the saloon. After a half hour ride through the Texan frontier town, riders are taken to Granada at 2 hours drive from the desertDinner in a typical restaurant and accommodation in hotel Maciá Plaza**.
DAY 8. GRANADA. Farewell after breakfast.
OPTION: For those who want, they will have this day the opportunity to visit the Alhambra.
TABERNAS DESERT - SIERRA NEVADA ROUTE
7 days, 6 nights, 5 days riding
Minimum: 6 people
DAY 1. CAPILEIRA. Welcome and introduction to the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
DAY 2. ALBOLODUY -.ALCORA A four hour ride through the colourful dry riverbed of la Rambla (dry river bed) de Los Yesos and the Rambla de Alboloduy, through a labyrinth of canyons similar to those seen in numerous spaghetti-western films. At the end of Rambla deAlboloduy, we will ride up the mountain of Montenegro. Descend to the Rambla de Guadix, riding to the Andarax River and to Rágol for lunch. In the afternoon we will ride up to the Caseta de Cristal beneath the pine trees. Dinner outside and accommodation in rural houses.
DAY 3 .ALCORA –LAUJAR DE ANDARAX. Across Sierra Gádor, riding on a track enjoying the open view of Sierra Nevada, in the other side of the Andarax River, we arrive in Fondon and Benecid for a picnic. After a short rest, we ride to Laujar de Andarax where we will arrive in time for a swim in the pool at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Villa Turistica de Laujar***.
DAY4. LAUJAR DE ANDARAX - LAROLES -. After an hour’s ride passing by Laujar de Andarax, an important wine-growing area we get to the mineral waters of Guarros. We climb to the Cerros de Inizar where we will have picnic. After a short rest we will have the chance for a gallop before the descent to the Bayarcal River, where we enter the Granada province after crossing the river. Climb to Picena and then to Laroles. A five and a half hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the Refugio de Nevada***.
DAY 5. LAROLES - CÁDIAR . In the morning we will ride up to the picturesque villages of Júbar and Mairena. From here we descend to Ugijar. Then we will ride along the dry riverbed of Ugíjar where we will have a picnic. In the afternoon a beautiful ride first over Rambla of Ugijar and the hills with stunning panoramic views of Sierra Nevada and the sierras of Contraviesa and Gádor, before arriving Cadiar. We will have descended over 1,000 m in 6 hours. Dinner and accommodation at the beautiful hotel Alquería de Morayma **.
DAY 6. CÁDIAR - BUBIÓN. Crossing the Guadalfeo river, we will join the path that will lead us to Lobras, Nieles and Càstaras. We will continue until we reach the impressive gorge of Las Carihuelas de Busquístar, where we will descend to cross the Trevélez river, and we will follow the path which leads to the village of Busquístar for lunch. After lunch two more hours riding to Bubión. A six hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 7. After breakfast, we say goodbye.
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