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3 Day Horse Riding Holiday in Lanjaron, Granada
Lanjarón, Andalusia, Spain
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Take part in this venturesome horse riding holiday to enjoy a combination of trekking in the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains and horse riding lesson in Andalusia, Spain. This fun horse riding holiday will take you out on treks through the stunning Alpujarra Hills and Sierra Nevada Mountains, a perfect location to indulge your passion for horse riding. This horse riding holiday will guarantee you having one of the best horse riding holiday riding in Spain. Enjoy a marvellous horse riding holiday here!
Key information
- Rider Weight Limit: 90 kilos for experienced riders, 75 kilos for beginners, and 80 kilos for novice riders
- Horse Height Range: 14 to 17 hands
- Tack Type: English tack, Western tack available on request
- Horse Breed: Andalusian horses, Andalusian-Arabian cross horses, and Cob horses
Meet the instructors
Sarah
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Highlights
- 1 full day horse riding
- Full assistance of horse riding instructors
- Complimentary use of horse riding equipment
- 2 breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
- 2 nights' accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
1 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 15 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
You will be accommodated at a local hotel in the spa town of Lanjarón where people come from miles around to take the waters which are said to contain minerals for eternal youth.
Just 45 minutes’ drive from Granada.
The accommodation provides Wi-Fi as well.
The hotel accommodation has swimming pool and will be in the town of Lanjaron.
Program
This horse riding holiday is suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced riders. Please note that children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and children under 14 must be supervised on a ratio of one adult to one child. Children may join family treks or ride with other children of similar ages from the age of 5. We match groups with ability levels, and riders can expect to ride with other riders of the same level.
Day 1
You will transfer from Malaga or Granada airport (cost not included) to the tiny spa town of Lanjaron, "the gateway" to Alpujarras. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Alpujarra Guesthouse high in the mountains and close to the Ranch. These small mountain cottages have a swimming pool for use during the summer months. Dinner prepared by your host and cook, Emily, at the simple and beautiful local guesthouse. Hotel, guesthouse, or Cortijo accommodation can also be arranged in the local town of Lanjaron.
Day 2
Breakfast at the guesthouse/hotel and then you will be driven to the stables to meet the horses and your guide. High mountain trek with the chance of plenty of canters on the logging tracks. Through scrubby oak forests to high mountain pastures of the Sierra Nevada. Trekking through the pine forests of Puente Palo (the bridge of the sticks) and through El Prado de las Liebres (the meadow of the hares). A picnic lunch to be enjoyed in the pine forest before returning to the Ranch via the Mirador de Cañar to the west. Evening meal at the guesthouse / hotel.
Day 3
Breakfast at the guesthouse / hotel. You will be wished a fond farewell as you are transferred to either Malaga or Granada airport (cost not included). Please note, the itinerary may vary and be altered according to the abilities of the group, the weather, and at the discretion of the guide.
About the horses
The Ranch has 20 plus well-trained and schooled horses, varying in ages, to suit the beginner and advanced rider. The horses range in height from 12 to 17 hands and are mainly Andalusians, PREs, Andalusian crosses with Arabs. We also have Cobs and ponies. All horses are fully trained to be ridden either Western style or traditional style.
Please note that although the Ranch has a wide range of horses to choose to ride, the horses unfortunately, cannot take riders over 15 stone (95 kilograms). Moreover, the type of tack that is used is mainly English tack, although Caballo Blanco Horse Riding & Trekking Centre does have some Western saddles.
Instructors
Sarah Vesey
In 1993, Sarah set up a riding center in the beautiful Andalucia region of Spain and has never looked back. She was born in the New Forest, England and has ridden all her life. Sarah owns and runs the trekking centre and is a qualified horse riding guide and instructor and she lives at the ranch with her family.
Location
Lanjarón is famous for its water springs which are dotted all over the hills. Many Spanish come here to drink the water which is said to contain minerals for eternal youth. The towns in the surrounding area are heavily influenced by Gothic and Moorish architecture. While out on the hills, you will be surrounded by almond, olive, and citrus groves which are still tended to by “man and his mule”. This area of Spain really is steeped in history and rich in culture.
The stables are situated on a small plateau at a height of 1,200 meters above the spa town of Lanjarón in the Las Alpujarras region of Andalucia, close to Granada, Spain. Wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, hills, and Sierra Nevada Mountains are evident in all directions. You can even see the coastline of Africa on a clear day. It is also near to the busy market town of Orgiva which is boasting many bustling tapas bars.
Since 1980, Lanjarón has celebrated Midsummer’s Eve in honor of San Juan Bautista (John the Baptist) with its Fiesta del Agua y del Jamon (Water and Ham Festival) although the ham aspect has been overshadowed over the years by the liquid element. At the stroke of midnight on June 23, the small mountain village erupts into the greatest water fight in Spain and maybe even the world.
Famous for its mineral water, Lanjarón is the perfect destination for this crazy water war. Locals make sure they park their cars out of town in anticipation of the liquid onslaught that attracts revelers from all over the country and further afield. At midnight, participants take to the streets armed with buckets, water pistols, and anything else they can get their hands on. Total strangers soak each other to the skin while ladies spray the crowd with hose pipes from the safety of their balconies, filling up their buckets in the process.
By the time the whistle blows at the end of the fight, there is a river running through the streets and all are soaked to the bone. After a quick change of clothes, the cerveza starts pouring, fireworks fill the sky, and the real party begins. Over the next few days, revelers celebrate the calm after the storm with a feast of mouthwatering jamon (ham), another product for which Lanjaron is renowned.
Fernando, the Catholic King, conquered the town in 1490. Its Moorish inhabitants rebelled again in 1500, a revolt that was controlled by the Christians after an epic defence. The captain who defended the place preferred to throw himself from the castle tower before surrender. The town participated in an active way against the Napoleonic troops in the Independence War and its inhabitants received the qualifying name of “canoneros” since then.
The castle is currently being renovated. Only its ruins remain over a rocky promontory near to the town. It is located about 600 meters of altitude. Its location was superb because on one hand, it dominated the access road to the Alpujarra and on the other, the one that communicated Granada with the coast. The castle was surrounded by a wall defended by two great towers of rubblework, one to the north, semi-circular, and another one to the south.
Distances
- Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) - 45 minutes
Food
You will be served 2 breakfasts, 2 packed lunches, and 2 dinners. You’ll have a picnic lunch during your treks as well as a Spanish breakfast and full dinner each day.
Although all meals are provided, Caballo Blanco Horse Riding & Trekking Centre also offers a "stop to shop" service with transfers where you will be taken to a large city supermarket if you would like to shop for one hour before arriving at your accommodation. This service costs an additional 10 EUR.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Lanjarón is famous for its water springs which are dotted all over the hills. Many Spanish come here to drink the water which is said to contain minerals for eternal youth. The towns in the surrounding area are heavily influenced by Gothic and Moorish architecture. While out on the hills, you will be surrounded by almond, olive, and citrus groves which are still tended to by “man and his mule”. This area of Spain really is steeped in history and rich in culture.
The stables are situated on a small plateau at a height of 1,200 meters above the spa town of Lanjarón in the Las Alpujarras region of Andalucia, close to Granada, Spain. Wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, hills, and Sierra Nevada Mountains are evident in all directions. You can even see the coastline of Africa on a clear day. It is also near to the busy market town of Orgiva which is boasting many bustling tapas bars.
Since 1980, Lanjarón has celebrated Midsummer’s Eve in honor of San Juan Bautista (John the Baptist) with its Fiesta del Agua y del Jamon (Water and Ham Festival) although the ham aspect has been overshadowed over the years by the liquid element. At the stroke of midnight on June 23, the small mountain village erupts into the greatest water fight in Spain and maybe even the world.
Famous for its mineral water, Lanjarón is the perfect destination for this crazy water war. Locals make sure they park their cars out of town in anticipation of the liquid onslaught that attracts revelers from all over the country and further afield. At midnight, participants take to the streets armed with buckets, water pistols, and anything else they can get their hands on. Total strangers soak each other to the skin while ladies spray the crowd with hose pipes from the safety of their balconies, filling up their buckets in the process.
By the time the whistle blows at the end of the fight, there is a river running through the streets and all are soaked to the bone. After a quick change of clothes, the cerveza starts pouring, fireworks fill the sky, and the real party begins. Over the next few days, revelers celebrate the calm after the storm with a feast of mouthwatering jamon (ham), another product for which Lanjaron is renowned.
Fernando, the Catholic King, conquered the town in 1490. Its Moorish inhabitants rebelled again in 1500, a revolt that was controlled by the Christians after an epic defence. The captain who defended the place preferred to throw himself from the castle tower before surrender. The town participated in an active way against the Napoleonic troops in the Independence War and its inhabitants received the qualifying name of “canoneros” since then.
The castle is currently being renovated. Only its ruins remain over a rocky promontory near to the town. It is located about 600 meters of altitude. Its location was superb because on one hand, it dominated the access road to the Alpujarra and on the other, the one that communicated Granada with the coast. The castle was surrounded by a wall defended by two great towers of rubblework, one to the north, semi-circular, and another one to the south.
Distances
- Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) - 45 minutes
You will be accommodated at a local hotel in the spa town of Lanjarón.
Just 45 minutes’ drive from Granada.
The hotel accommodation has a swimming pool and Wi-Fi.
You will also stay in mountain cottages while on trek, which also have pools and Wi-Fi.
- Spa treatment in Lanjarón
- Visit to the Moorish castle of Lanjarón
- Visit to Orgiva, the 'capital' of the Alpujarras
- Wind-surfing and kayaking on the reservoir
- Visit the beautiful beaches of the Costa Tropical
- Alpujarras nature and birdwatching
- Countryside exploration by horse
- Full-day trail rides
- Visit historic Granada city and the Alhambra palace
- High-level trekking in the Sierra Nevada
- Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada
- Ski touring in the Sierra Nevada
- Snowshoeing in the Sierra Nevada
What's included
- 1 day full-day horse riding
- Assistance of at least one horse riding instructor
- All horse riding equipment
- 2 breakfasts, packed lunches, and dinners
- 2 nights' accommodation
What's not included
- Flights
- Transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
GRX
Federico García Lorca Airport (Granada Jaén Airport)
39 km
Transfer not provided
AGP
Málaga Airport
94 km
Transfer not provided
Driving directions from Lanjarón
- Head towards Motril and the coast from Granada.
- Follow the signs to Lanjarón.
- Turn right onto the bypass upon reaching the village.
- Notice a Repsol Petrol Station on your left-hand side just before leaving Lanjaron. At 600 meters past the Repsol garage, there is a left-hand turn with the sign "Caballo Blanco" in the bank.
- Turn left up this steep concrete track.
- Continue up for 15 minutes, following the signs to Caballo Blanco.
- Go under a bridge on a third of the way up to the ranch.
- Keep left after the bridge. The last sign is on a sharp right-hand bend by a white rock.
- Head down the track and park where you see the other cars below.
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Málaga Airport (AGP). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request.
Although Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) in Granada is the nearest airport, most guests use Málaga Airport (AGP), as there are many more flights to choose from. Caballo Blanco Horse Riding & Trekking Centre also provides transfers from Málaga Airport (AGP) at 110 EUR and from Federico García Lorca Airport (GRX) at 60 EUR per vehicle. The prices are for each way per car and up to four persons.
Federico García Lorca Airport (GRX) is only 45 minutes away while the Málaga Airport (AGP) is 90 minutes away. You can fly to Granada by using British Airways from London City Airport (LCY). If you are coming out on a long weekend, Caballo Blanco Horse Riding & Trekking Centre strongly recommends this airport to maximize your time with them.
If you are flying into Málaga Airport (AGP) and your flight is delayed or even brought forward for any reason, it would be a great help if you could text or call Caballo Blanco Horse Riding & Trekking Centre to let them know before you get on the plane. If you book well enough in advance, you can get flights for as little as 50 GBP return. Please note that Ryan Air has a very strict baggage allowance policy so it is well worth checking before you get to the airport.
Arrival by bus
Caballo Blanco Horse Riding & Trekking Centre can also help you with the bus schedules and arrange collection from the bus in the local town of Lanjaron for 10 EUR. A cheap and reliable bus service runs from Granada to the nearby village of Lanjarón takes around one and a half hours. On your arrival at the village, you’ll be collected by your hosts and driven to the house.
You can also get a bus from Malaga to Granada and change for the bus to Lanjarón that takes about three hours. To organize a pick-up from the village of Lanjarón to the accommodation, please call your host Sarah when you are in Malaga or Granada with your expected arrival time to ensure someone is there to meet you. Moreover, a full and detailed directions will be shown on your booking confirmation.
Arrival by train
The train service is usually more expensive and longer than the coach / bus and it is only available from Granada.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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