This trail makes a beautiful horse riding holiday in the Catalan region of Spain. Ride from the hills through villages of the Medieval times, fast canters through untouched nature arriving at the beach. Beautiful and repsonsive Andalusian horses. A mini trail for energetic riders over a weekend.
Accommodation is in a pretty stone built hotel on the coast with own pool, what a way to relax! This break can be added before or after other rides in Catalonia for a discounted price.
No supplement if willing to share. Otherwise: see notes below.
SAMPLE ITINERARY - CATALAN SHORT BREAK
Day 1 Arrive at Girona airport on Thursday afternoon for the short (30min) transfer to the pretty stone-built country hotel La Palma, which dates back to the 16th Century. There is the opportunity to take a swim in the pool or relax in the spa.
Day 2
Short transfer from the hotel to the horse riding centre. We ride at a good pace through the amazing countryside of the Costa Brava towards the sea. Deep forests not only cover the mountains but reach further beyond the borders, meeting the meadows of the valley and flowing towards the bay of Roses. On horseback we discover the lovely medieval villages with their Iberic castles and romantic churches. We admire the beautiful architecture and are followed by the echo of our horses hooves on the narrow streets. We spot window shutters decorated with flowers and huge, noble wooden doors with strong iron handles. We discover a romantic chapel on a hill. From here we have a fantastic view of the Pyrenees. We have a picnic and a siesta! Then we continue to ride towards the beach! After a long and exciting day we reach the sea. The horses stay overnight near the beach. We return to our country house.
Day 3
With the first shafts of sunlight we start early in the morning. We are right at the sea with our horses! A dream comes true – in front of us we have long sandy beaches. With the sunrise we gallop through the break point. Our horses play with the waves - they love the refreshing water !
Afterwards we ride into the country on the banks of the river Fluvia. We have a picnic and a siesta! Strengthened and rested we emerge into a soft rolling hilly landscape. Fields, forests and beautiful villages escort us on the way back to the horse riding centre. We spend another night in the country hotel La Palma and we have the opportunity to take a swim in the pool or relax in the spa after our host has spoiled us with a delicious farewell meal.
Day 4
Transfer from the hotel to Girona airport.
Please note: This itinerary is given for your guidance only and it may be altered in accordance with the prevailing conditions by the organising team.
NOTES - CATALAN SHORT BREAK
Single supplements are not compulsory should you wish to have a single room this can be paid for on site at €25 per night.
Pick-up only from Girona for weekend ride
The weight limit for this ride is 14 st/198 lb/90 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
The price includes all riding as described, guiding, all meals (picnic lunch) and table wine and accommodation starting with dinner on day one and ending after breakfast on the last day. Airport transfer in 2010
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Items of a personal nature, extra drinks, transfers from airport which is payable on site (2009). Single supplement is payable on site in 2010.
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