Horse riding
Tarifa
5 days riding program - Living and riding on the beach - with a view
to Africa!
Gallop
on beautiful Andalusian horses on sandy beaches and hear nothing besides
the pounding of hooves and the sound of the sea ...
In
the sunny south of Andalusia with its (almost) guaranteed good weather,
(the temperatures fall in winter usually not below 16 degrees and in summer
there always blows a fresh wind making it an ideal spot for all year-round
riding.
Tarifa
is the southernmost point of continental Europe and also the crossroads
of the Mediterranean and Atlantic. The hotel is located about 6 km west
of Tarifa, in the middle of the bay on the beach with views of Africa.
The stables are located directly beside the hotel. From here you start
ride the most beautiful beaches of the Costa de la Luz and the protected
inland areas.
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Accommodation
You
stay in Hotel Hurricane
where the stables are on site. This beautiful hotel is open all year round
and situated directly on the beach. The hotel has a pool, a sauna and
fitness room.
In
the event that the Hurricane Hotel is fully booked, we reserve the Hotel
Punta Sur. This is just 500 meters from the Hotel Hurricane (and the
stables). Hotel Punta Sur has beautiful gardens with pool and sea views.
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Riding
program
The
star rides (meaning that all rides have our stables as a base to which
to return to every day) will show you the most beautiful trails in the
area of Tarifa. You will experience every day marvelously new adventures
and unique flora and fauna. The riding company introduces you with first
class knowledge to the surrounding nature.
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The
star rides are a great alternative if you want to be back in Tarifa in
the afternoon to enjoy the many other options Tarifa has to offer. It
is also a good option should your partner be windsurfing or kitesurfing
during the day as these tours start in the morning at the stables to be
back at the stables again in the afternoon.
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From
the stable, you ride on long sandy bays and beaches, which are not accesible
by car. You will discover the most beautiful beaches and coves on the
Costa de la Luz via donkey paths or passing through fields. Who wants
to go swimming with his horse (weather and waves permitting). You pass
through several nature parks with varied landscape, cork oak, pine and
eucalyptus forests of rolling hills and rugged mountain scenery and cliffs.
Again and again you will encounter free-running horses or cattle, ride
through an exceptional nature with a huge variety of birds. The view of
Africa creates new dreams.
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Visit the monastery of Santuario de la Luz, where small 'Ventas', which
are small family run guest houses, with traditional tapas, ham and wine
await you. The Ventas are open from June to September. Outside the high
season you take a picnic with you in your saddle bag. The routes, whether
half or full day offering maximum variety and the opportunity to learn
a lot about Andalusia.
The
tours can be adjusted to your specific needs when you are in a small group.
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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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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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Prices
Package
of 5 riding days where you ride 3 - 4 hours per day and 6 nights in the
hotel
660 euro per person
Package
of 5 riding days where you ride 5 - 6 hours per day including a picnic
and 6 nights in the hotel
860 euro per person
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Additional
fees:
200 euros for a single room
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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