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The Doñana Natural Park is a paradise for horses; it is the most important wetland on the European continent. Between the provinces of Huelva, Seville and Cádiz, Doñana is a labyrinth of land and water that shapes marshes, ponds and streams, pine forests, dunes, beaches and spectacular cliffs. The diversity of landscapes and ecosystems creates complex lagoons that dominate this natural space, providing refuge for thousands of birds and wild animals, including the largest colony of Iberian lynx. Among the varied landscapes that Doñana also has, the dunes located between Matalascañas and the mouth of the Guadalquivir, there are more than 25 kilometers of virgin white sand beach. La Doñana is above all a place where "the horse is king". Today, in the Doñana Natural Park, there are more than 1,000 wild horses roaming free. These horses come from the ancient Marismeña breed, which is believed to have given rise to the "mesteños", the ancient Andalusian horses that were taken to America with the settlers. This horseback ride allows you, for a few days, to live like an authentic Andalusian who loves and lives with horses.
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HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE IN ANDALUSIA
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Day 1 (Sunday) Welcome to the equestrian farm and meeting with the horses, first contact with a beautiful walk, which takes place around the Finca. Distribution of rooms for the first night. At 8 p.m., Meeting for a presentation of the hike and the team. Dinner and accommodation at the rural house La Corbera.
Day 2 (Monday): La Corbera - Torre Quemada Estate - Doñana National Park (Villamanrique)
8:30 am - Breakfast in the patio of ¨La Corbera¨.
The horses leave by truck.
9:30 am - The group leaves in 4x4 vehicles. From Corbera, you cross the Guadalquivir River by the Coria boat, a system used by the inhabitants of this area to access the natural park by crossing the Guadalquivir marshes.
From Coria, you will head towards Almensilla, until reaching Bollullos de la Mitación. Along the way, you will discover the different agricultural and livestock activities of the region (cotton crops, herds of cattle).
10:30 am - Arrival and visit to the Hacienda Torre Quemada (estate).
The historical origin of the property dates back to the Muslim farm of Caxar, which was donated to the Castilian nobleman Gonzalo García de Torre Quemada.
11:00 - Start of the horseback ride, along the Royal Way (the roads of Triana, Coria and all the brotherhoods of the province of Seville).
13:30 - Lunch at Dehesa Tornero, under a century-old oak tree.
15:30 - Continuation of the horseback ride to Vado del Quema.
This is a very special place for Catholics who participate in the pilgrimage of the Rocío, because it is here that they are baptized as pilgrims. You then set off on the Camino de los Plateros (Camino de Villamanrique).
17:30 - Arrival at the Árdea Purpurea Hotel: dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 (Tuesday): Villamanrique - El Rocío
9:30 am - Departure from Ardea Purpurea.
10 am - Crossing the Cuevas del Pastor, towards La Algodonera. Towards the Laguna de San Lázaro, (A seasonal wetland whose water supply is mainly rainfed. Due to its size and strategic location, this lagoon is an important wintering site for migratory birds), and through the Pinares de Villamanrique.
1:30 pm - Lunch at Pino de los Mil Duros.
3:30 pm - You continue the hike to reach Pozo del Cura, passing through Moralejo, to reach Ajolí.
5 pm - Arrival at Aldea El Rocío (International Horse Village). You have an aperitif while riding a horse, because you are in the place where "the horse is king". Dinner at the Toruño restaurant.
Accommodation at the Casa Rural El Lince, one of the typical and characteristic houses of the village of El Rocio.
Day 4 (Wednesday): El Rocío.10:00 – Departure with gallops through the Aldea del Rocío. After a few minutes of walking through the streets of this village you feel the true sensation of being in the International Horse Village. Its many streets that extend around you and surround the Sanctuary, the albero streets in which you will find the different houses of the brotherhoods of Andalusia, Spain and even Europe. The village gives the feeling of having gone back in time, with carriages, riders and an atmosphere that completely envelops you, filling you with magic.12:45 – Aperitif near Ajolí14:00 – Lunch at the Juan Camisa Restaurant (seafood specialty).
After lunch, free afternoon to go shopping in the village shops (hats, leather goods, bags.)
Night – dinner at the Restaurant “Punto de Encuentro”, located in the village itself.
Accommodation at the Casa Rural El Lince, a typical house in the village of El Rocio.
After dinner, we can organize an authentic flamenco evening in a house in the village of Rocio (not included in the price of the program).
Day 5 (Thursday): El Rocío - Villarejos.
10:00 - Departure from El Rocío, after visiting the hermitage.
Direction the Rancho de las Gallinas, towards the Moguer road, parallel to the Arroyo de la Rocina.
The vegetation here is of extraordinary ecological value. In these humid and sheltered regions, there are plant species typical of the subtropical climate. These existed here in the Tertiary era, such as climbing plants, ferns, lianas...
13:30 - Lunch at the Paraje de Gatos.
After lunch, you continue along the course of La Rocina. The Rocina stream is one of the main sources of water for the marshes of the Doñana National Park. In its last section, it becomes the mother channel of the Rocío marshes, leaving behind an incomparable landscape for bird watching.
18:00 - Arrival in Villarejo. The horses rest at Casa Hdad.
The riders are transferred by car from El Rocio.
Overnight - dinner at the restaurant of the meeting point.
Accommodation: Casa Rural El Lince.
Day 6 (Friday): Villarejo - Mazagon (the beaches).
10:00 - Departure of the horse route at Casa Hdad. From Villarejo.
You start the trek to Los Bodegones by the path located at the northern edge of La Rocina, which is the path used by many brotherhoods of the province of Huelva to reach El Rocío. You cross La Rocina twice, towards Abalario.
13:30 - Picnic lunch on the way to the hermandad de los emigrante (the brotherhood of emigrants)
After lunch, you continue towards the sea, arriving at the casa guarderia forestal (the forest guard's house) from the camino de hermandad de cartaya y Punta Umbria (from the road of the brotherhoods of Cartaya and Punta Umbria)
Dinner in Mazagón.
Day 7 (Saturday): After breakfast, 15-minute transfer by car to meet the horses and then you set off to discover the Atlantic Ocean. You arrive at the Torre del Loro where you do a spectacular gallop on a beach of more than 8 kilometers until reaching the height of the Parador de Mazagon (El Parador de Mazagon) where you enjoy your lunch.
After lunch, you go down to the monument of the old Arab fortification of Doñana. In the afternoon, you enjoy a long gallop on the beach.
Dinner: restaurant on the beach of Mazagón. Accommodation at the Hotel Mazagonia ****
Day 8 (Sunday): End of your horse riding in Andalusia and transfer to the airport after breakfast.
* Indicative itinerary subject to change if necessary.
MEETING:
Day 1 (Sunday afternoon) in Andalusia transfer from Seville airport at 4pm or from Santa Justa train station at 4:30pm.
DEPARTURE:
End of your horse riding tour in Andalusia on day 8 (Sunday morning after breakfast). Departure at 9am for the transfer to Seville airport or Santa Justa train station.
TRANSFERS:
Arrival from Seville airport or Santa Justa train station: 30 € / person.
Departure to Seville airport or Santa Justa train station: 70 € / person.
Transfers are to be paid on site.
WE RECOMMEND:
Extend your stay by visiting Seville !
BUSES:
See 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: 
For good riders only, comfortable at all three gaits outdoors.
RYTHM:
5-6 hours riding per day on average.
GUIDE:
Guide with more than 30 years of experience, with exclusive authorization to organize routes in the Doñana National Park, allowing to offer quality supervision in a unique environment.
The meeting of 2 old friends Alfonso Gonzalo de Bustos and Manolo and the common idea of making an offer based on excellence in equestrian tourism, with authentic landscapes, gastronomy and equestrian culture, gives you the opportunity to discover an authentic Andalusia, making you feel like a true Andalusian.
GROUPS:
6-8 riders + the guide.
HORSES:
Well trained, docile, balanced, safe and comfortable horses. During the horseback ride you will discover the blood of the Andalusian horse, which is characterized by its noblest nobility, making it the perfect horse for equestrian tourism.
TACK:
English and trail ride saddles.
ACCOMMODATION: 
Comfortable accommodation in typical hotels and fincas.
Night 1: Finca La Corbera
Night 2: Hotel Árdea Purpurea
Nights 3, 4, 5: Casa Rural El Lince
Nights 6 & 7: Hotel Mazagonia 
MEALS: 
Taken every evening in local hotels or restaurants to enjoy typical Andalusian cuisine. At lunchtime, an assistant prepares copious buffets or meals are taken in a local restaurant.
LUGGAGE TRANSFERS:
By support vehicle.
2025 PRICE / PER PERSON:
Prices are calculated for departures with a minimum of 6 riders. Possible from 4 with supplement.
1990 € / person in 2 person bedrooms
Single bedroom supplement *: 280 €
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, luggage transfers, 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 the 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).
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