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.
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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.
Voir le site: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/espagne/
Voir les informations officielles et téléchargez les formulaires d’accès en Espagne:
https://spth.gob.es/
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.
Voir le site: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/espagne/#sante
Vérifiez la situation actualisée en Espagne:
https://www.mscbs.gob.es/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/situacionActual.htm