MAJORCA, BEACH AND FOREST - SPAIN

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The finca on this Spanish horse riding holiday is situated in the Mallorcan Levante hills and is specially dedicated to the world of horses. It has become a compelling visit for horse riders and lovers of the peaceful nature in the Majorcan countryside. As well as the trail centre, the finca also houses a thriving Andalucian stud and you are welcome to walk around the paddocks of the mares and foals, the yearlings and two year olds. There is a comfortable and rustic-style country farmhouse (finca) with a swimming pool, each room has a mini-bar, phone, satellite TV, a safe, a fan, air conditioning, central heating and is designed to reflect the local culture. The on site spa offers a range of treatments to riders and is a great way to relax at the end of the day. The surrounding landscape and the quality of the horses allows pleasant and exciting excursions in this part of Mallorca, Spain and further afield on the northern coast to be organised. The instructors are very experienced and speak several languages. This holiday caters well for families and single riders.

Trip length 8 days / 7 nights Ride only price 2009: Trail Riding £899; Dressage Programme £939; non riders £549; child 3-10 yrs non-riding £449 Departure dates 2009: 25 Jan; 8, 22 Feb; 8, 22 Mar; 5, 19 Apr; 3, 17, 31 May; 14, 28 Jun; 12, 26 Jul; 9, 23 Aug; 6, 20 Sep; 4, 18 Oct; 1, 8 Nov. Dressage Program all weeks from Jan-Nov. Other dates on request for parties of 4 or more. Approximate riding time per day 1- 6 hours. Riding ability required Must be confident at walk, trot and canter, and riding fit as long hours in the saddle. Min age 18. Group size 4 - 7 (2-4 on Dressage Program) Meeting point (getting there) Majorca Palma airport Transfer included from meeting point Flight guide Easyjet from £80 return, see below for flight info. Single supplement 2009: £219

SAMPLE ITINERARY - MAJORCA, BEACH AND FOREST

Day 1
Arrival and transfer to the Finca

Day 2
One hour lesson at 10am, meet your horse and try him out in the outdoor school under careful eye of one of the instructors. Then free time until the three course lunch is ready for you. One hour trail ride late afternoon to explore the local scenery.

Day 3
One hour lesson/free riding at 10am, then free time until lunch; one hour trail ride in the afternoon to explore another area near the finca.

Day 4
On the fourth day of your riding holiday, the horses are taken by lorry to a point in the north of the island and you're taken by mini-bus to join them. Once the horses and you are ready then you set off to explore the forest trails and beaches of the north coast. Lunch is in a small restaurant in a village on the coast whilst the horses rest outside. After lunch you explore more beaches around Port d'Alcudia and can ride in the sea before heading back to the lorry and the trip home again. Approx. 6 hours riding.

Day 5
Again, the horses are taken to the meeting point and you follow in the mini-bus - this time you ride along miles of beaches, past old Spanish navy sighting towers and right to the end of the headland where you stop for a picnic under the trees. After lunch whilst the horses stay in the shade of the trees you can swim in the wonderful warm, azure sea from a beach close by. After drying off then you head back along the headland via the beaches and the sandy forest trails back to the lorry and the journey back to the finca. There is a short stretch of about 100 yards where you have to lead your horse up a steep path (though the guide will lead if you're not happy to do so). Approx. 7 hours riding.

Day 6
Again the horses are taken to the meeting point and you set off in another direction to explore more pine forest trails and sandy beaches. A picnic lunch under the trees and more canters along the beach back to the lorry and home. Approx. 6 hours riding

Day 7
Setting off from the finca you ride through olive groves, under mulberry trees, past lemon and orange trees and climb and climb up the Sant Salvador massif and eventually arrive at the medieval castle of Castilli de Santueri whose origins were orginally Roman and even Arab before that. From there you can look across the valley to the monastery of Sant Salvador. Lunch is in a small family restaurant while the horses rest in the adjacent olive grove. Home via the castle and other hill tracks. Approx. riding time 7 hours.

Day 8
Departure in time for your flight.

NOTES - MAJORCA, BEACH AND FOREST

RIDING
There are rides to the beach, to the forests, to an ancient monastery and around the beautiful countryside surrounding the finca. Alternatively there are lessons available in the arena to improve your general riding and showjumping lessons. The rides build up gradually with one or two hours for the first couple of days and the remaining days are full day rides to explore the local hills and to the beaches of the north of the island. You'll be riding in important nature reserves and along beaches, through pine forests on sandy tracks and along quiet lanes.
Dressage Programme
A more intenssive dressage tuition week can also be booked every Sunday from February 3rd to November 16th. On this programme you have a lesson with a senior instructor on your first day and inbetween the trail riding you have riding lessons on an individually assigned Andalusian stallion as well as doing some training with the younger horses.  Please click for the complete dressage itinerary.

HORSES
Ride the homebred Spanish and Andalucian horses: these fit, responsive and sensible horses can be ridden in either English or Spanish tack. At the end of every ride you can give your horse will have a shower in the purpose built facilities at the stables.

ACCOMMODATION
The finca offers 8 twin bedrooms (all are en suite), each decorated in the traditional style of this island. All guest rooms have a bathroom, satellite TV, minibar, fan, central heating, a safe and a telephone. A swim in the pool after a day in the saddle is the perfect way to unwind before or after dinner. There is an on site spa with offers a jaccuzzi, a turkish room, a warm bench and a selection of different types of shower. A manicurist, pedicurist and masseuse will be working there too. Residents at the farm are able to use all the facilities for a small fee of 15 euros for the week in 2006 (extra for a massage).

FOOD
The fully inclusive accommodation includes meals in the restaurant which offers traditional Mediterranean food and you can sample typical Mallorcan dishes. Breakfast is continental - help yourself to cereal, rolls, meats, cheeses, criossants, a seelction of juices and coffee At breakfast you're given a form from which to select your lunch and dinner choices - both meals are three course and the finca is licenced with a full bar open all day.

The weight limit for this ride is 16st /224 lb/102 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
All accommodation, all meals on a full board basis, all riding, English speaking guide and return transfers from the meeting point.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Hire of cycles; use of local spa; drinks with meals; telephone calls; extra tuition - take the chance to have a dressage lesson on a pure bred Andalucian stallion, or jumping lessons on your 'own' horse.

FURTHER DETAILS
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The instructors/guides speak various languages: German, English, Spanish and French.

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