ALPUJARRAS TRAIL - SPAIN
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The Alpujarras is a landscape of exceptional natural beauty and grandeur making a lovely location for a holiday on horseback. Here everything remains much as it was during the Rebellion of the Moors 400 years ago. Whitewashed villages cling to the edge of cliffs. On a clear day, one can see the Mediterranean Sea from here. Bubión (4000 ft), the starting point for three different treks, lies to the west. Riding deep in the heart of this region is much like traveling in the Spain of the 19th Century, where time stops for travellers, who wonder at the changing face and vegetation of the different micro-climates. Here we offer 3 trails which truly give you the flavour of Spain. Your charming host Rafael, has run trail rides in these mountains for 20 years and knows the routes like the back of his hand. Pure Andalusians are your sure footed mounts on the steep trails.
SAMPLE ITINERARY - ALPUJARRAS TRAIL
Day 1
BUBION Welcoming and presentation of the horses and guide. Dinner and accommodation at the Finca Los Llanos in Capileira (2 km from Bubion).
Day 2
BUBION-BUBION We will spend the day riding along the high part of the Poqueira ravine from where we can see the villages in this valley: Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira. We will start climbing up to Haza del Cerezo, a wonderful site, from where we will enjoy a beautiful and different view, with Sierra Contraviesa and Sierra Lujar right in front of us, above the villages of the Ferreira ravine. Descent to Capilerilla, lunch beneath century old chestnut trees. Back to Bubión by a different path, a four and a half hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Villa Turística (***) in Bubión.
Day 3
BUBION-TREVELEZ. Always along bridle paths, we descend to the village of Portugos, where we will take the track that later on will lead us to Trevelez. We will ride along a track cutting through an oak forest. Descend to Trevelez by a bridle path. This village, famous for its hams, is considered the highest one in Spain (1.700m). Lunch at the Mesón del Jamón. Free afternoon for sightseeing. Dinner and accommodation at the hostel La Fragua (*) A 4 hour ride.
Day 4
TREVELEZ - LOS BERCHULES After crossing the bridge over the river Trevelez, we will start today's route by a very steep and rocky path through pine forest, that climbs the left slope of the ravine, leaving behind the village. Later we join the track crossing the valleys of the Sierra, and in one of these valleys we will stop for lunch. Once again we will enjoy the beautiful views and scenery of Las Alpujarras and the snowy peaks. After our break we will descend towards Los Berchules. Today we ride for approximately 5 hours. Dinner and accommodation in Hotel Los Berchules**.
Day 5
LOS BERCHULES - CADIAR From Los Berchules, we will descend to Narila, a small village where, during the Rebellion de los Moriscos, king Fernando de Valor was crowned. The ride goes on towards Cadiar village and near to the hotel Alquería de Morayma** where we should arrive just in time to dive in the swimming pool. Approximately 2 hours ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 6
CADIAR - MECINA FONDALES Crossing the river Guadalfeo, we will join the path that leads us to Lobras, Nieles and Càstaras. After drinking from the Càstaras fountain, we will continue until reaching the impressive Gorge of the Carihuelas de Busquitar where we will descend to cross the Trevelez river, and we will follow the path which leads to Mecina Fondales for lunch. Four and a half hours on horseback. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Albergue de Mecina**.
Day 7
MECINA FONDALES - BUBIÓN After breakfast we leave on horseback for Pitres and Capilerilla. Here we take the route to Bubion, where we arrive for lunch. On the last real day of your horse riding holiday, you will spend around three hours on horseback. Dinner at a local restaurant and accommodation at the Villa Turística de Bubión**.
Day 8
BUBION After breakfast, we say goodbye.
NOTES - ALPUJARRAS TRAIL
GETTING TO the Ride
As a fully ATOL bonded and registered agency we would be delighted to book your flights for you. Should you wish to book your own flights please see our flights page for some options.
The weight limit for this ride is 14 st/198 lb/90 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
All accommodation, meals, luggage transfer, riding and English speaking guide as in itinerary based on two sharing. Transfers if arriving at set time (see table above).
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Drinks, items of a personal nature. Transfers if not arriving at set time. If booking alone a single supplement of £129 is payable.
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