Horse riding
Tarifa
4-day journey into the inlands and beach ride (7days)
In
the sunny south of Andalusia with his (almost) guarantee good weather,
the temperatures fall in winter usually not below 16 degrees, and in summer
always blows a fresh wind so that you will find here an ideal year-round
riding weather.
Tarifa
is the most southern point of continental Europe and also the crossroad
of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean. The hotel is located about 6
km west of Tarifa, in the middle of the bay on the beach with views to
Africa. The stables are located directly beside the hotel. From here you
start at the most beautiful beaches of the Costa de la Luz and in the
protected areas in the inlands.
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The
accommodation and catering: During the ride you consistently stay in Beach
Hotel Hurricane. This saves you the hassle of packing suitcases. The
beautiful Hotel Hurricane is open all year and is right on the beach.
The hotel has 2 pool and offers in winter a sauna and fitness room.
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In
the event that the Hurricane Hotel is fully booked, we reserve in Hotel
Punta Sur. This is just 500 meters from the Hotel Hurricane and the
stables.
On the Trail, enjoy a picnic lunch out of the saddle bags, evening drive
back to the hotel. On this way you have still time to see some of the
many opportunities in and around Tarifa. You can eat very well in the
hotel or in Tarifa. There are numerous restaurants with Spanish and International
cuisine.
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Riding
program
Day
1. Day of arrival
Day
2. Ride home from the barn (Hotel Hurricane) to Tarifa through the Parque
Natural del Estrecho. A mile-long coastal path leads through the nature
reserve to the Straits of Gibraltar, you will pass small coves and cliffs.
You encounter cattle, horses and goats and enjoy the breathtaking view
of Africa. The horses stay in a small village near the beach, while you
go back to the hotel.
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Day
3. Today you ride over old cattle drive routes and large cattle pastures
into the mountainous inlands and through the Parque Natural de los Alcornocales
with beautiful cork oak forests. The horses leave overnight on a farm
in the park. You will return to the hotel.
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Day
4. From the finca in the valley we ride till above 700 meters above sea
level up to a mountain ridge. On the ride towards Facinas. The landscape
varies from wild cork oak forests on steep rocky landscapes with eagles
nests high above you When the evening is falling we arrive again in populated
area. The horses stay at a farm and you go back one last time to the hotel.
Day
5. Today you ride through shady pine and Eucalyptus forests over rocky
paths and rivers and finally to broad meadows back towards the beach and
home stable.
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Day
6. Finally, you can expect a large beach ride. Galloping along the virgin
beaches and you might even go swimming with your horse.
Day
7. Departure or extension.
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Our personal
recommendation:
We
recommend Tarifa Hip which is run by Klaartje. The team at Tarifa
Hip are adventure-addicted horse lovers and have worked out the most
beautiful routes for everything from day-rides to week-long tours.
They organize tours in small groups of 2 to 6, and sometimes 8 horses.
Their
stables are located directly on the beach at the bay’s center
and offer a view of the African coast. From their location you have
direct access to the most beautiful beaches of the Costa de la Luz,
as well as to the inland nature reserves offering many, breathtaking
destinations.
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Prices
and conditions |
Riding
level:
You should be able to ride horses.
You should be secure in the saddle.
Your riding skill should be level 2 at minimum.
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Horses
and saddles:
Reliable Andalusian horses with English saddles or Spanish saddles
Getting
here:
Arrival at airports in Jerez or Malaga. From there pick up by us or by
bus or rental car
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Dates:
All year round. Arrive whenever you wish. Saturdays and Sundays are best.
Your
party should consist of at least 2 persons.
Prices
Day rides 4-5 h 860 euros
half-day 2-3-h rides 660 euros
Accommodation
Accommodation in Hotel Hurricane directly on the beach and by the stables
with a view of the African coast. Sauna, Pool, Fitness room.
Escort
Bilingual German/Spanish or English/Spanish riding escorts.
7 days, 6 nights in a double room with shower, WC, TV, as well as breakfast
and a picnic for your ride.
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Extra
services
5 riding days of 4-6 hours duration. Half-day rides of 2 to 3 hours are
possible.
Arrival from airport on your own or via transfer with us at 90 euros per
person (180 euros from and to airport).
Additional
fees:
200 euros for a single room
130 euros at Christmas
320 euros per each non-riding guest
Our
personal recommendation:
We
recommend Tarifa Hip which is run by Klaartje. The team at Tarifa
Hip are adventure-addicted horse lovers and have worked out the most
beautiful routes for everything from day-rides to week-long tours.
They organize tours in small groups of 2 to 6, and sometimes 8 horses.
Their
stables are located directly on the beach at the bay’s center
and offer a view of the African coast. From their location you have
direct access to the most beautiful beaches of the Costa de la Luz,
as well as to the inland nature reserves offering many, breathtaking
destinations.
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Pre-book
your horse riding activity |