Riding Andalucia - Horse riding holidays in Las Alpujarras

Alpujarras I Route

Alpujarras II Route

Mulhacén Route

Sierra Nevada - Tabernas Desert Route

Alpujarras II Route

8 days, 7 nights, 6 days riding
Single room supplement: €160
Minimum: 4 people

DAY 1. CAPILEIRA Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.
DAY 2. BUBIÓN - TREVÉLEZ. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Always 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 - LOS BÉRCHULES. After crossing the bridge over the river, 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. Riding down to Los Berchules by a track. Once again we will enjoy the beauty of the Sierra Contraviesa and Sierra Gádor, this one already in the province of Almería. On a clear day will have the view of the Mediterranean sea and the silhouette of the mountains of Africa in front of us. Arrive to Los Berchules by a bridle path. Dinner and accommodation tonight in a very comfortable, family-run hotel Hotel El Cercado***. A 4.5 hour ride.
	DAY 4. LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR. From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, small village where, during the Rebellion de los Moriscos, king Fernando de Valor was crowned. The ride goes on towards Cádiar village and nearby from the hotel Alquería de Morayma** where we should arrive just on time for lunch. Approximately 3 hours ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
	DAY 5. CÁDIAR - TORVIZCÓN. The ride today is along the Guadalfeo river and the Sierra Contraviesa to Cortijo Garín, up Torvizcón. Picnic in the river. Riding through the Rambla Barbacana where we will take the path that later on will lead us to Cortijo Garín after a climb of 600 m. Dinner and overnight in Hotel ***Cortijo Garín. A 5 hour ride.
DAY 6. TORVIZCÓN - CAPILERILLA. Descent to this hidden-away old village, which retains a certain Moorish atmosphere. After crossing the river we start climbing to Almegijar by a bridle path. After a short rest we will ride among olive trees to the top of Cerro Corona in the Mecina Sierra. We will descend the spectacular gorge of Las Carihuelas rising over the river Trevélez. On the other side is Mecina-Fondales, where we will have lunch. Ride up to Pitres and Capilerilla. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Maravedi. A 5 hour ride.
DAY 7. 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 8. After breakfast, we say goodbye.

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