Day 1
Arrive into Malaga airport. We can either collect you from here or you can hire a car and we will send you driving directions. (Transfer details below). We are less than 45 minutes from the airport so you can be relaxing at our pool bar within hours of landing! You will be staying in a 200 year old recently restored luxury Hacienda with facilities including a heated infinity pool (not heated Nov - March), private gardens, Chapel lounge, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and shady gazebos overlooking the valley and acres of olive groves and pine forests. All rooms are en-suite and have been restored in typical Andalucían style with bamboo ceilings and rustic tiles. Once arrived and settled in, the daily activities ahead will be discussed and if time permits you will start with an assessment lesson. If you wish we will take a video of this and one again at the end of the holiday; this should enable you to see the improvement made during your stay. The aim of this break is to improve your equestrian skills and you can choose from a mixture of lessons and trail rides under the careful guidance of our excellent instructors.
Day 2 & Day 3
Today your riding programme begins in earnest - riding programmes are flexible and include both lessons and riding out. There is instruction for beginners but there is also instruction available for more experienced riders if they would like to try some high school movements on well trained Andalucian horses. If you just want to ride out that is fine too you can ride out in the countryside as a beginner as soon as the instructor deems that it is safe to do so.
For the treks we have different routes, some longer and some shorter, we make every effort to tailor your riding experience especially for you!
Our 2-3 hour rides include a visit to our local bar to enjoy a well earned drink and tapas; you will pass through the National Park which is a treasure, the pine trees offer shelter from the sun in the summer months. Early morning or evening rides are a must in July/August.
There will be the opportunity to take part part in carriage rides with training to drive and tack up a carriage horse. This is included in the price and may be taken in place of a lesson.
There is also a trip to Cordoba once a week to to see the city and the horse show - price 50 Euros including a ticket to see the show (subject to a minimum of 5).
Day 4
This morning after breakfast, is usually our picnic ride. The more experienced riders will be able to enjoy a canter. We take a delicious picnic which is served in an idyllic spot at the bottom of La Camorra. Guests will then return home in the afternoon. After a rest we will be visiting a local tapas bar in town this evening to enable you to appreciate a bit of our local 'atmosphere'.
Day 5
Sadly today it is time to head home. Transfers back to Malaga are available upon request.
Prices 2024
The price for a 3 night riding break staying in a double/twin en-suite bedroom on a half board basis is £650pp in Feb, £725pp in March & November and £850 pp April - October.
The price for a 4 night riding break staying in a double/twin en-suite bedroom on a half board basis is £850pp in Feb, £895pp in March & November and £1075 pp April - October.
The price for a 5 night riding break staying in a double/twin en-suite bedroom on a half board basis is £1050pp in Feb, £1095 in March & November and £1295 pp April - October.
The price for a 6 night riding break staying in a double/twin en-suite bedroom on a half board basis is £1250pp in Feb £1295 in March & November and £1575 pp April - October.
The price for a 7 night riding break staying in a double/twin en-suite bedroom on a half board basis is £1350pp in Feb, £1475 in March & November and £1775pp April - October.
Closed December and January.
Non-rider prices available at a reduced rate.
NO single room supplement - this holiday is highly recommended for single travellers.
Quality Spanish tuition is also offered
The above prices included linen, towels and bedding, daily maid service, wifi access, satellite tv, hospitality toiletries pack and slippers
*Please note the maximum weight limit here is 100kg*
Malaga airport transfers
The cost for a return transfer is €180 per car between 9am and 8pm and outside these times there is a €40 supplement.
Maximum of 8 people per car.
We do not offer transfers after 8pm and before 9am as this causes disruption to our guests and animals. If clients wish to fly at these times we will drop them in Malaga the night before and they can transfer themselves from their chosen hotel to the airport.
If clients arrive after 10.00pm they should make arrangements to stay in a hotel and we will collect them in the morning. We don’t allow guest to arrive at the house any later than 10.00pm.
Please allow a 3 hour transfer window between departure from the house and your flight time.
We can also arrange transfers to and from Antequera bus or train station for €50 return.
Equestrian Escapes are happy to reserve your transfers for you however, as payment for this service is made directly to the transfer provider this service does not form part of our contract with you. As such, we are unable to accept responsibility for any delays, missed transfers etc.
*Please note the outdoor pool now has a cover, the pool is not heated November - March. The cover is retractable and will be pushed back during the summer months*
*Please note riding programmes may change and final programmes should be agreed with the instructor upon arrival*
Customer Feedback:
"I have just returned from yet another fantastic riding holiday in Spain.
This Andalusian, Spain holiday which you describe as ‘Luxury just 40 minutes outside Malaga’ is certainly a must for another visit again. The whole holiday has proved yet again, to be a treasure of wonderful experiences."
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