Alpujarras I Route 5 days, 4 nights, 3 days riding
Single room supplement: €60
Minimum: 4 people
DAY 1. CAPILEIRA. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.
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DAY 2. BUBIÓN - TREVÉLEZ. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. We will start by climbing up along bridle paths, we start climbing and then descend to the village of Portugos, where we will take the track that later on will lead us to Trevélez where we will have lunch. We will ride through an oak forest on paths that cut this track and descend to Trevélez by a bridle path. During the ride there are some opportunities for gallops. This village, famous for its hams, is considered the highest one in Spain (1.700m). Lunch at the Mesón del Jamón. Dinner and accommodation at the hostel La Fragua **. A 4.5 hour ride.
DAY 3. TREVÉLEZ - CAPILERILLA. After crossing the bridge over the river Trevélez, we will start this route by a bridle path that climbs the left slope of the ravine, leaving behind the village from which it takes its name. Once again we will enjoy the beauty of the sierras Contraviesa, Lújar and Gádor, this one already in the province of Almería. Descent To El Portichuelo de Cástaras. After picnic, we will continue until reaching the impressive Gorge of the Carihuelas de Busquitar where we will descend to cross the Trevélez river, and we will follow the path which leads to Portugos, and Pitres, where we will follow the path to Capilerilla. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Maravedi. A 5 hour ride.
DAY 4. CAPILERILLA - BUBION A morning ride across the Barranco de La Sangre back to Bubión, where we arrive for lunch. Three hours on horseback. Free afternoon for sightseeing. Dinner at a local restaurant and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 5. After breakfast, we say goodbye.