Horse-riding holidays in Andalucia
We offer specialised
riding holidays for experienced riders at Finca los Romeros on the Costa
de la Luz, Andalucia, Spain.
One
of our riders
enjoys the view
overlooking
Los Canos
de Meca
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Relaxing,
informal atmosphere.
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Fantastic location overlooking the coast
and unspoiled beaches of Cape Trafalgar.
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Set
in protected pine forest of the
Barbate Parque Natural.
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Fit,
responsive horses.
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Quality
English tack.
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Fantastic riding along trails and off track.
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We cater for small groups or single riders, non-riders welcome too.
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Full
board and accommodation.
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Good home and Spanish style cooking.
Vegetarian and special diets catered for.
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All drinks inclusive.
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Same
British owner since 1989.
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Open
all year round.
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Transfers
from and to Gibraltar Airport.
The
lighthouse at Cape Trafalgar
Accommodation:
Finca los Romeros enjoys a lovely rural setting overlooking Cape Trafalgar.
It has seven, simply furnished but comfortable bedrooms.
All rooms are twin-bedded, have en-suite bathroom and a shaded
patio with views of the sea. The
accommodation is set in pleasant gardens and there is an outdoor pool
in which to cool off after a few hours in the saddle. You can then relax at the poolside bar and enjoy a glass
of Fino or a cool Spanish beer.
Accommodation
overlooks the pool
Evening
view from the terraced dining room
Finca
los Romeros from the gardens
Sunset
at Cape Trafalgar
The Horses
We aim to match each rider with a suitable horse for their riding ability and preference. The horses are local Andalucian types, renowned for their wonderful temperament and spirit. Some we have bred here over the years. The horses range in age from 4 years old providing fun rides and steady older favorites who have been with us for many years.
Riders
must be able to ride at walk, trot and
canter. The rides are at
a steady pace but can include some long, thrilling canters and beach gallops.
We can also cater for less experienced or nervous riders by arrangement.
Guides: All
rides are led by the owner or one of the team of experienced British guides
who know the area well and will ensure that the riders have fun but safe
riding. Wherever possible,
a second guide also rides with the group.
High standards of horse care are maintained.
The horses are looked after by qualified grooms but, if they wish
to, riders are welcome to join in helping to look after their horse.
Stepping
out towards the beach
Enjoying a quiet beach walk
Heading
out across the bull plains
Returning
from a cross-country trek
Going
to breakfast in Los Canos de Meca
A
morning view across the open countryside
Ride to the white villages
Discussing
the day ahead?
Meals: Dinner
and breakfast are taken at the Finca.
Lunches are also served at the Finca but can be a picnic or barbecue
taken en route. Dinners are
relaxed and sociable affairs where everyone sits around one large table
on the terraced dining room. Being
so close to sea you can expect plenty of fresh seafood and other tasty
Spanish dishes such as gazpacho and paella.
Vegetarians are also well catered for. Wine, soft drinks and after dinner liqueurs are included with
meals. There are also free
drinks at our poolside bar. The
only drinks that you have to pay for are those at bars along the trails.
Other
activities/non-riders: After the mid-afternoon lunches there is plenty of free time for exploring,
lazing in the gardens or enjoying the nearby beach.
Riders can help with the horses, including the mares and foals,
or brush up on stable management.
There are lots of options for non-riders.
We have mountain bikes for hire and can arrange for a car hire
that will allow you to visit the historic hill-top town of
Vejer de la Frontera,
Tarifa or the
City of Cadiz and surrounding province.
Walking, cycling, water sports, surfing/wind surfing, golf, sight-seeing
and bird watching
are popular pastimes for visitors to this area.
Optional
excursions: Riding is on five days each week.
On the horses' rest day you join the escorted trip to
Jerez de la Frontera to see a performance of the world famous
Royal Andalucian Equestrian School.
After the show
you will have the chance to sample different sherries from the traditional bodegas in the town and visit the local tack shops, followed by lunch in a tapas bar.
Climate: Summers
on the Costa
de la Luz are long and hot while winters are wonderfully mild.
Over the winter months the average temperature does not drop below
13C. Spring and autumn are
excellent seasons for riding with an average daily high of 16C in April
and November and 20C in May and October. In the height of summer, the average temperature is 25C though
in fact it often reaches 35C, making the refreshing breezes that blow
in off the Atlantic very welcome.
Andalucia contact
Mrs
Penny Boughen
Finca
los Romeros
Apartado
35
11160
Barbate
Cádiz
Spain
Tel
- 0034 956437294
Fax
- 0034 956437271
e-mail