6 days of Horseback riding in Andalusia, three landscapes: beaches, desert and mountain: wild beaches and hills of the Cabo de Gata, the Tabernas desert.
- Three landscapes: beaches, desert and mountain
- All the diversity of Andalusia on horseback
- Culture and gastronomy of Andalusia
- Very comfortable hotels
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This exceptional week horseback trail ride, allows you to discover three totally different ecosystems in one week: the astonishing Cabo de Gata natural park and its wild beaches and hills, the Tabernas desert, the only desert in Europe.
These three sites are separated by barely 100 kilometers. Allowing riders to travel on horseback through a wide variety of landscapes in just one week: between Mediterranean beaches, desert, and mountains ! A "sporty" experience that allows you to enjoy breathtaking natural landscapes by crossing them to the rhythm of your horse's three paces with many beautiful canters. A route of great cultural richness: this trail ride passes by famous western movie shooting sites, crosses villages imbued with the Muslim influence of the 11th century. Also a gastronomic horseback trip during which you can taste the traditional Andalusia cuisine: tapas, salmorejo, fried fish, grilled fish ...
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HORSE RIDING WEEK IN ANDALUSIA
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Day 1 (Sunday): Meet directly at your hotel in San José at 7:30 p.m. Or transfer from Almeria airport to your hotel. Hiking tour introduction, dinner, and overnight stay at a hotel in San José.
Day 2 (Monday): Indiana Jones Beaches. Horses will be assigned and prepared after breakfast at 9:30 a.m. in San José (a 5-minute walk from the hotel). Departure for the horseback trail ride to the beaches of Genoveses, Mónsul, and Media Luna, where scenes from "Indiana Jones," "Lawrence of Arabia," and "A Fistful of Dollars" were filmed. After a picnic, return to San José via the Tesorillo Valley.
Day 3 (Tuesday): San José - Rodalquilar.
Your destination for the day is Rodalquilar, to the north. The trail ride crosses the Sierra de Gata and its lunar landscapes dotted with ancient volcanic craters, with a stop in the small village of Los Albaricoques, where the famous scenes from A Fistful of Dollars and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly were filmed.
Picnic at Cortijo del Fraile, one of the park's emblematic sites, where the events that inspired Federico García to write Blood Wedding took place.
Day 4 (Wednesday): Rodalquilar: The Mines. Heading northwest along the old gold mining road, you'll cross small ravines that once formed the only link between the mountain farms and the sea. You'll cross the crater of the volcano that now forms the Rodalquilar Valley, following a series of mineral walls that still preserve some traces of gold. The route leads to the original mining facilities, which operated from 1933 to 1986.
Day 5 (Thursday): Rodalquilar - Isleta del Moro - San José
Back in San José, the trail winds along the coast, lined with 18th-century watchtowers offering magnificent views and a palm grove. These watchtowers were used to monitor the coast in case of pirate attacks. Picnic on Los Escullos Beach, near the San Felipe Fort.
Day 6 (Friday): Tabernas Desert: In the footsteps of Clint Eastwood.
In the heart of the Tabernas Desert, nicknamed the Spanish Hollywood, we explore canyons once roamed by legends such as Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Eli Wallach. The setting is reminiscent of Arizona and the Sonoran Desert in Mexico. In the 1960s, this location served as the setting for famous spaghetti westerns.
Day 7 (Saturday): Tabernas Natural Park: The desert where Lawrence of Arabia was filmed.
Horseback riding in Andalusia. Heading south, we follow the oasis canyon, with its surprisingly scattered streams, to the oasis where Lawrence of Arabia was filmed. From there, we head to Fort Bravo to gallop through its streets and watch the sheriff catch the bandits who robbed the bank.
Picnic at Fort Bravo, near the Mexican town.
Day 8 (Sunday): End of your horseback riding in Andalusia and transfer after breakfast to Almeria airport or to pick up your car in San Jose.
* Indicative itinerary that may be subject to change if necessary.
MEETING:
Sunday afternoon in Andalusia at Almeria airport , transfer (45 mins) to the hotel in San José, or directly to the hotel in the evening.
DEPARTURE:
End your horseback riding in Andalusia on Sunday morning after breakfast. Departure at 10am transfer to Almeria airport (1h15), or to pick up your vehicle in San Jose.
TRANSFERS:
Almeria airport transfer: 60 to 65 € / car / trip
Malaga airport transfer: 250 € to 310 € / car / trip
Tranfers are payable locally cash or by card.
BUSES:
From Malaga airport (terminal 3) or from Granada bus station, you can take a bus to Almeria.
See the websites: www.busbud.com, www.alsa.es, www.omio.com.
CAR RENTAL:
We recommend car rental, particularly cheap in Spain from 30 € per week), on the site www.autoeurope.fr if you do not arrive in Almeria: flights are often cheaper to Malaga with many lowcost companies. About 4 hour drive from Malaga, 2 hours 30 from Granada.
RIDING LEVEL: 
You must be able to walk, trot, canter and canter outdoor on open spaces, in good physical condition. Maximum weight: 90kg
GUIDE:
Professional licensed guide. The guide speaks Spanish, French and some English.
GROUPS:
From 2-3 riders (with supplement) to 8 riders + the guide.
RYTHM:
5 to 6 hours on horseback per day, 2-3 hours in the morning, 2-3 hours in the afternoon.
HORSES:
Mixed Spanish and Arabian horses, well balanced, trail rides professionals.
TACK:
English and trail ride saddles.
HEBERGEMENT: 
In comfortable hotels.
INCATIVE HOTELS:
Hotel Cortijo El Sotillo
Or:
Hotel Dona Paquita
MEALS:
Dinners are taken every evening in local hotels or restaurants to enjoy the famous tapas and typical Andalusian cuisine. At lunchtime, an assistant prepares generous buffets.
2026 PRICE / PER PERSON:
The price is calculated for departures with a minimum of 4 riders. Possible departures from 2 or 3 riders with supplement.
2450 € / person in 2-3 person bedrooms
Single bedroom supplement *: 150 €
Almeria airport transfer: 60 to 65 € / car / trip
Malaga airport transfer: 250 € to 310 € / car / trip
Booking fees: 15 €
* If you book in shared bedrooms and we do not have a rider registered to share, the “single bedroom” supplement will be charged and refunded if a person registers wishing to share as well.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Horse and tack rental, guide, assistant, accommodation, all meals, 1 drink/pers during meals, transfers planned during the week, transfers from/to Almeria airport at the set times, the financial bond for your payments by our travel agent guarantee.
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, additionnal drinks and drinks out of meals, sodas, hot drinks, visits, tips, transports, transfers from/to Malaga or Granada airports, all that is not indicated in "THE PRICE INCLUDES".
INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) is compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
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FLIGHTS:
Flights to Spain are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request (free service).