HORSE RIDING IN ANDALUSIA
Horseback riding holidays and trail rides in Andalusia: Cap Rando offers superb horse riding trips in Andalusia with local providers who know their region perfectly: many providers in Andalusia are not from Andalusia (English, German, ...), we have chosen to favor professionals from the region. Friends rather than partners, Cap Rando was the first horse travel agency in France to have selected and offered these rides in Andalusia !
"Andalusia" comes from the Arabic word Al-Andalus and this term in turn derives from "Vandalusia" or land of the Vandals. Andalusia, in the south of Spain, is marked by this Arab influence.
From the majestic landscapes of the Sierra Nevada to the superb beaches of the Cabo de Gata Park, Andalusia is a land of travel on horseback in varied landscapes. Andalusia has everything you need for an unforgettable horseback adventure. You can gallop on the sandy beaches, discover the Moorish jewels of the Granada region, be enchanted by the white villages, discover the wild landscapes of the Sierra Nevada, play cowboy by browsing the filming sites of the most popular westerns.
Andalusia goes far beyond the beauty of its landscapes: Andalusia is a traditionally agricultural region. Andalusia has a rich culture and a strong cultural identity like flamenco, and certain architectural styles of Moorish influence. Andalusia has above all a vast equestrian tradition and a deep love for horses.
The particularly mild climate in Andalusia in winter, spring and autumn makes the region attractive for horse riding all year round.
See all our horse riding holidays in Andalusia :
Horse Riding Holiday in SPAIN : ANDALUSIA , STATIONARY RIDE IN THE CABO DE GATA NATURAL PARK
Stationary ride in Andalusia - This program allows you to discover the splendor of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park: its pristine beaches, valleys, small fishing villages ... You will discover the trail riding the techniques, in order to reach to be comfortable to ride in the mountains and canter on the beaches. A perfect program to prepare you for the practice Inn to Inn progressive horseback trips and to enjoy the wilderness on a safe horse. Especially recommended for families, possibility to book only accommodation if you're non rider coming with a rider.
Training and Trail Ride in SPAIN, ANDALUSIA : THE CABO DE GATA NATURAL PARK
Training and trail ride in Andalusia - This week is dedicated to beginners who want to quickly be able to ride outdoor. You will alternate lessons in an arena and trail rides in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. At the end of the week, you will be able to go walk, trot and canter with your horse outdoor happy and safe. In addition, you will spend a wonderful vacation in this corner of paradise. This program is perfect for beginners to ride in family or with a group of friends. Manolo has created and led this program for over 25 years, horses are trained to obey the voice and work in groups. Manolo gives lessons on horseback, allowing to control your horse at any and to make quick progress in safety and confidence. Mild temperatures in the Cabo de Gata makes possible to enjoy this experience…
Horseback Trail Ride in ANDALUSIA : CABO DE GATA WILD BEACHES SHORT BREAK
Horseback riding trip in Andalusia. A special program, designed for those who wish to do less than a full week ride, and possibly extend your stay to visit Andalusia: Granada, Seville, Almeria, Cordoba ...
The Cabo de Gata Park is located in the south-east of Spain in the far south-east of Andalusia, in the Gulf of Almeria. The Cabo de Gata Park is one of the jewels of Andalusia, Spain and the Mediterranean, it is probably one of the few spaces of the Mediterranean coast that has remained wild. Since 1997, the park has been declared a "biosphere reserve" by UNESCO for its ecological wealth. "Where the sun passes the winter": with approximately 2965 hours of sunshine, we can say that it is in this region of Andalusia that the sun passes the winter, with mild temperatures…
TRAIL RIDE IN ANDALUSIA : TRAINING & TRAIL RIDE
Do you want to enjoy horse riding in the great outdoors in a calm and relaxed way ?
During your horse riding holiday in Andalusia in the Sierra Nevada, you can learn to ride a horse or improve your horse trekking skills. Ideal for families, couples or non-riders accompanying a rider.
You can choose to stay at the Palacio de Oñate in the historic centre of Guadix or at the Hotel El Picón de Jerez in the small mountain town of Jerez del Marquesado. The lessons take place in Lugros, about 15 minutes by car from Guadix. We organise transfers (included in the programme) between the hotel and the horses every morning.
Natural Horsemanship in ANDALUSIA : PARELLI HORSE TRAINING IN THE CABO DE GATA NATURAL PARK
Gain the knowledge to understand your horse's "mentality", correct unwanted behaviours and teach him skills that will allow you to enjoy your relationship.
"For many years, Manolo has trained his own horses to ensure his riders have a pleasant, reliable and friendly horse for horseback riding in Andalusia. Using gentle and non-aggressive methods.
After discovering the Parelli method through Nadia Soleymanjo.
You can choose to stay either at the Palacio de Oñate in the historic centre of Guadix or at the Hotel Picón de Sierra Nevada in the small town of Jerez del Marquesado in the Sierra Nevada Natural Park. The course takes place in Lugros, approximately 25 minutes drive from Guadix and approximately 15 minutes from Jerez del Marquesado. We organise transfers between the hotel…
Horseback trail ride in ANDALUSIA : THE ALPUJARRAS WHITE VILLAGES
Horseback trail ride in Andalusia between the Southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada and the Mediterranean, in the Alpujarras. This equestrian trip is offered over 4 or 6 days on horseback. The Alpujarras are marked by a succession of fertile valleys descending from Sierra Nevada to the Mediterranean. A wild region with a climate and Mediterranean vegetation, dotted with white villages, typical of Andalusia, with a strong historical past, the last Moors refuge in Andalusia.
Equestrian holidays in SPAIN: DOMA VAQUERA IN ANDALUSIA
Doma vaquera is an equestrian activity which, according to the Royal Spanish Riding Federation, consists of successively performing a series of exercises taken from those performed in the field to work with cattle. This is the typical Andalusian type of riding, where you work with the 2 reins in one hand, and with quick starts and stops, essential for working with "corrida" bulls. This type of riding was introduced by the Spaniards to America and inspired "western dressage".
José Maria, farrier by profession for 30 years, but rider by vocation from an early age: he has developed a breeding business and is dedicated to the preparation of leisure horses and "doma vaquera" dressage. A passionate about horses but also about sharing with riders!
In order to be able to visit the region…
Horseback Riding Trip in ANDALUSIA : THE SIERRA DE ANDUJAR & SIERRA MORENA
A horseback trail ride in Andalusia, in the beautiful Sierra de Andujar, which is part of the Sierra Morena. It has the largest Mediterranean forest in Spain: forests of holm oaks and cork oaks. It is home to endangered species such as lynx, wolf, imperial eagle, deer, fallow deer, roe deer, mouflon, and wild boar. Species that find shelter in these mountains. Livestock is equally important, with vast pastures dedicated to breeding fighting bulls. This area has the highest number of horses in Andalusia relative to the number of inhabitants (over 4,000 horses).
Horseback Trail Ride in ANDALUSIA : THE SIERRA NEVADA HIDDEN TRAILS
On horseback in Andalusia: a horseback ride on the northern slopes of the Sierra Nevada: the gentler side of this superb mountain range in Southern Andalusia. A new program that is more cultural, more gastronomic, with beautiful canters on the gentle slopes and the immense plains of the north face of the Sierra Nevada. You discover the history of the Moors who remained in these lands after being expelled from Granada, and you walk through villages that have not changed in appearance since the Arab presence.
Horseback Riding Trip in SPAIN : ANDALUSIA , THE CABO DE GATA WILD MEDITERRANEAN BEACHES
Inn to Inn trail ride in Andalusia, in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. You will ride through the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. It combines trails along the seaside and inside valleys, you will discover on horseback beautiful scenery and little unknown villages. The excellent weather and soft temperatures make this ride available all the year.
Horseback trail ride in ANDALUSIA : SIERRA NEVADA , CORDOBA ROYAL STABLES, ALHAMBRA
A horse riding trip in Andalusia through the Sierra Nevada nature, discovering the Andalusian gastromy and history, the Andalusian equestrian culture. This ride in the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, allows you to discover a wide variety of landscapes, from the high mountains to the rich Mediterranean valleys. Seat of the meeting between Christians and Arabs, the region is known for the beauty of its white villages. The journey continues with a visit to the Alhambra in Granada, then the Cordoba Mosque, both listed as World Heritage Sites. The last two days are devoted to visiting Cordoba and its Royal Stables, with the possibility of attending an equestrian show around the Spanish Pure Bread horse. And to end this program, a ride through the landscapes of olive trees typical of…
Hoseback Trail Ride in SPAIN : ANDALUSIA , END OF YEAR ON THE CABO DE GATA WILD BEACHES
Finish the year on horseback under the Andalusian sun in South of Spain ! Located in the south-east of Andalusia and Spain, in the Gulf of Almeria, the Cabo de Gata Park is one of the jewels of Andalusia, Spain and the western Mediterranean. It is probably one of the few spaces on the Mediterranean coast that remained untouched today. Since 1997, the park of volcanic origin is declared a "biosphere reserve" by UNESCO for its ecological wealth.
Horseback trail ride in ANDALUSIA : SIERRA NEVADA AND TABERNAS DESERT
Horseback riding in Andalusia. A superb trip on horseback through the beautiful Sierra Nevada to the Tabernas desert. You will discover the wild beauty of the Southern slope of the Sierra Nevada with superb views of the Mediterranean, before reaching the desert of Tabernas where you will ride in the landscapes that have served as a backdrop for many famous westerns.
Andalusia is made up of eight provinces, which stretch from the southeast to southwest of Spain, each named for its capital: Cadiz, Cordoba, Jaén, Huelva, Almeria, Malaga, Granada and Seville.
Once the poorest region of Spain, Andalusia, and in particular the provinces of Malaga, Granada and Seville, is today one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, thanks to its sandy beaches, its beautiful countryside, spectacular mountain ranges, fabulous monuments and enthusiastic locals who live life to the fullest and are known for their exuberance, warmth and hospitality.
Andalusia is also the cradle of flamenco and bullfighting, which can be best enjoyed in the countless ferias in the region.
The most unique feature of this enchanting region are the remains of its Moorish past. The Moors were a mixture of Berbers and Arabs who entered Spain from North Africa through the Strait of Gibraltar and occupied the peninsula, which they called al Andalus, for over seven centuries, since the year A.D. 710 when they disembarked for the first time in Tarifa. In the space of just four years they had conquered practically the whole country, although they soon withdrew to the southern part of the peninsula, where they established, in the cities of Cordoba, Seville and Granada, one of the most sophisticated civilizations of the Middle Ages. Each of these Andalusian capitals has spectacular remains of their monuments, the most unforgettable of which is, without a doubt, the palace of the Alhambra in Granada.
WHEN TO GO ON A HORSEBACK HOLIDAY IN ANDALUCIA:
Summer lasts all year round in Andalucia with more than 300 sunny days on average.
The climate in Andalucia is Mediterranean, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters. The coast of Andalucia is the ideal place in summer. It is not advisable to take a city tour in summer due to the very high temperatures, especially indoors, in Seville and Cordoba.
The best period in Andalucia is autumn and spring, the mild climatic conditions offer sunny days with little or no risk of rain. Summer is pleasant near the coast of Andalucia.
Winter can be a good compromise to discover Andalucia in peace; tourists are rarer and the weather is pleasantly mild.
See the site: www.climatsetvoyages.com/climat/espagne/andalousie
Horseback riding in Andalucia is possible all year round. Each season is good for going to a specific region or place.
For horseback riding in Andalusia by the sea, the period from April to October is preferred. For inland horseback riding in Andalucia, the best period is spring and autumn.
FORMALITES D'ENTREE EN ESPAGNE:
Pour les ressortissants européens, une carte d'identité ou un passeport en cours de validité suffit pour entrer en Espagne. Pour les ressortissants canadiens, un passeport valide.
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SANTE:
Pour un séjour en Espagne, pensez à vous procurer la carte européenne d'assurance maladie. Il suffit d'appeler votre centre de Sécurité sociale (ou de vous connecter au site internet de votre centre) qui vous l'enverra sous une quinzaine de jours.
Aucun vaccin n’est obligatoire, mais il est préférable d’avoir son rappel antitétanique à jour, surtout pour les activités équestres.
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Vérifiez la situation actualisée en Espagne:
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