7-day based riding tours in Southern Spain's Costa de la Luz for competent riders. Rides include 5-days of riding and one day visit to Classical Dressage Center in Jerez.
Dates and Rates:
Sunday to Sunday weekly startups:
2006 dates and prices:
January 8 to April 23, 2006 $ 1045 US/595 GBP/855 Euro
April 30 to Oct. 22, 2006 $ 1215 US/692 GBP/995 Euro
Oct. 29 to Dec. 21, 2006 $ 1045 US/595 GBP/855 Euro
Non Riders: $650 /370 GBP/530 E
Jerez Expedition: /$75.00 US/ 40 GBP/60 Euro
Horsesense:
You need to be at least an intermediate rider capable of long extended trots and canters and even the occasional gallop. Weight restriction of 180 pounds.The horses are Hispano-Arab crosses between 15 and 16 hands (average size) safeand forward going. The tack is English.
The Costa de Luz is the real Andalucia, beautiful, unspoiled by the tourism that affects Spain's other coasts. The riding begins from Barbate, a charming coastal fishing village of 20,000 plus inhabitants, big enough to supply exciting evenings and quiet enough to permit good riding. Barbate is conveniently located near a 5000 hectares Parque Natural de la Brena y Marismas de Barbate providing a perfect base for riding, whether it be spirited riding along the golden beaches, or sandy trails that surround the area, through pine forests or over ancients farmland trails. All riders enjoy a one day break from riding and spend a day visiting the world famous Royal Spanish Riding School in Jerez, where you will see a superb display of classic dressage, Spanish style. All accommodations are in comfortable2 and 3 bedroom apartments in Barbate and are a five minute walk from the beach. The pace is designed for experienced riders looking for some spirited canters and gallops in an area that is perfectly suitable for moderate to fast riding. The spirited Hispano-Arab, 15 to 16 hands are ideally suited for experienced riders. Non-riders are welcome.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Getting There :
Malaga Airport is nearest international airport. Riders and non-riders are picked up at 2: PM Sunday at Malaga airport. Drop-off is on Sunday at 12 noon. Transfers that conform to that time schedule are included in the rates.
Room and Board:
Meals are typically Andalusian with superb meat and fresh fish dishes such as tuna or swordfish. Vegetarians can be catered for with delicious pastas, tortillas and vegetarian stews. Meals are accompanied by good Spanish wines or soft drinks. Meals are taken at typical Spanish bars during the ride or at quality restaurants in the evening. You enjoy shared comfortable apartments with balconies overlooking the beaches. The apartments have two to three bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchenette and lounging area and are located a few minutes from main shopping centers in Barbate.
Alternate activities :
Swimming, fishing, shopping, enjoying the display of classical dressage riding Non riders are welcome on our based rides and will find a host of alternative activities from fishing to gold, to mountain biking, walking tours and so on. Barbate is a comfortable town to loaf around in and enjoy the ambiance it offers.
Weather:
Temperatures in the winter average in the high 50's (15 C) and during July and August they approach 90's Fahrenheit (32 C).
ITINERARY
Holidays run Sunday to Sunday except for 2006 Christmas holidays which run Thursday to Thursday. We will be closed over the new year holiday.
Sunday
Collection from Malaga airport at 14:30, transfer to Barbate arriving at 17:00, dinner at 20:30.
Monday
Collection from the apartments after breakfast at 09:00 for transfer to stables. Estimated start time for riding of 09:30 from stables. Forest ride with 4 hours in the saddle. Lunch taken after riding at a local 'venta' near to the stables. Return to Barbate at 15:00, afternoon free until 20:30 for dinner.
Tuesday
Collection from the apartments after breakfast at 09:00 for transfer to stables. Estimated start time for riding of 09:30 from stables. Barbate beach ride with 4 hours in the saddle. Return to Barbate at 14:00 for lunch, afternoon free until 20:30 for dinner.
Wednesday
Collection from the apartments after breakfast at 09:00 for transfer to stables. Estimated start time for riding of 09:30 from stables. Forest ride with 4 hours in the saddle. Lunch taken after riding at a local 'venta' near to the stables. Return to Barbate at 15:00, afternoon free until 20:30 for dinner.
Thursday
Non riding free day, lunch not included, dinner at 20:30. Optional excursion to the royal riding school at Jerez including a visit to a sherry bodega plus lunch is available at 60 euros to be paid locally.
Friday
(except Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) - Collection from the apartments after breakfast at 09:00 for transfer to stables. Estimated start time for riding of 09:30 from stables. Total in the saddle time of 5 hours. Trafalgar beach ride of 2 and a half hours before lunch. Lunch taken at a local 'venta' in the forest. Farmland ride of 2 and a half hours after lunch. Return to Barbate at 16:30, afternoon free until 20:30 for dinner.
(Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) - During June, July, August and September access for horses to the Trafalgar beach is prohibited. Therefore the Friday itinerary during these months will be changed to the following; Collection from the apartments after breakfast at 09:00 for transfer to stables. Estimated start time for riding of 09:30 from stables. Alternative Barbate beach ride with 4 hours in the saddle. Lunch taken after riding at a local 'venta' near to the stables. Return to Barbate at 15:00, afternoon free until 20:30 for dinner.
Saturday
Collection from the apartments after breakfast at 09:00 for transfer to stables. Estimated start time for riding of 09:30 from stables. Forest ride with 4 hours in the saddle. Lunch taken after riding at a local 'venta' near to the stables. Return to Barbate at 15:00, afternoon free until 20:30 for dinner.
Sunday
Transfer to Malaga at 08:30 after breakfast in the apartments, arrival time at Malaga 11:00.
Included:
Airport transfers at specified times.
Accommodation in a shared apartment within five minutes walk of the beach. Clients are allocated a private bedroom, with a shared bathroom.
Breakfast supplies are provided in the apartment with clients preparing their own breakfast.
Tapas lunch on riding days.
Dinner for seven nights.
Five days riding of between four and five hours.
Not included:
Lunch on non riding day, unless optional excursion is purchased.
Optional excursion to Jerez de la Frontera.
Airport transfers outside of specified times.
Food and drink that are not provided by Fantasia Adventure Holidays.
Flights.
Travel Insurance.
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