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5 Day Tasting the Costa Brava Trail Horse Riding Holiday in Llabià, Girona
Els Masos d'en Coll, Els Masos d'en Coll, 17257 Llabià, Girona, Spain
Mini Trail Horse Riding Tour Spain
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Enjoy some excellent canters and gallops on great landscapes and views of the beach with magnificent Spanish horses! Kilometers of golden sandy beaches and the Mediterranean Sea are the delights of any rider. You will be riding through the typical landscape of Empordà, from the mountains towards the sea and then to the inland. This tasting ride will start by discovering the gorgeous medieval villages, then continue to make you feel the nature and the peace of the mountains of the interior of Les Gavarres, and finally with a fantastic ride on the beach. If you do not have a full week for your horseback holidays and you want to enjoy the beach and mountain: this is your trail!
Key information
- Rider weight limit: Maximum 90 kilograms / 198 pounds. Experienced riders with more weight, please send an inquiry to consult.
- Tack type: English saddle
- Horse Breed: Andalusians and Hispano Arabic
Meet the instructors
Judith
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Highlights
- 5 - 7 hours on horseback per day
- Rhythm: Walk, trot, and long gallop
- 3 days riding through the variety of landscapes of Catalonia
- 4 nights of high-quality accommodation and comfort with a private bathroom
- Full board with drinks: Catalan or Spanish food, always with water and wine
- Free transfers from airport or bus or train station of Girona
- Transport of luggage and extra vehicle
- Professional multilingual guide
Skill level
- Intermediate
Styles
3 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Catalan, French, Spanish
Group size: 2-8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (US$257 per person)
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (US$257 per person)
Airport transfer included:
Girona–Costa Brava Airport
Airport transfer available:
Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport (US$225 per person)
Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport (US$225 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
During the tour, you will stay at the following accommodations:
- Masos d’En Coll - Llabià (1st and 4th night)
- Mas Masaller - Cruilles (2nd night)
- Aparthotel Golf Beach - Pals (3rd night)
Note: Accommodations may change, but they are always of superior category.
Els Masos d’en Coll
Els Masos d'en Coll is an agrotourism where you will live the authentic rural tourism EcoSlow. A haven of peace in the heart of the Empordá, on the Costa Brava, it is a place to disconnect from the routine and connect with nature. It is close to the fantastic beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, famous natural parks with a lot of biodiversities, beautiful medieval villages, museums and nature routes for walking or cycling.
There is an outdoor swimming pool, large outdoor areas, farm with animals, ecological orchard, playground for children, multipurpose rooms, library, tourist information, and gym, all free. There is free Wi-Fi everywhere.
Staying in Els Masos d'en Coll means living in the countryside. Your host lives on this farm cultivating the land for more than 6 generations.
Other accommodations
All of the accommodations have all the services. Single, double, and triple rooms are always equipped with private bathrooms. EcoSlow Experience, as a travel agency, is always to offer in their routes, accommodation, and quality services, with a rural style that characterizes them.
Program
Day 1: Arrival
You will arrive at Masos d’en Coll. Make yourself at home! There, you will find all the comforts in a rural and traditional environment. Before dinner, the group will go over the week’s program. You will be told about the special characteristics of the Spanish and Arab trail horses.
You will be given an introduction to the weekend’s program with an opportunity for a one-to-one conversation designed to find every rider’s perfect horse (this individual conversation could take place on the next day in the morning instead). Then, you will enjoy a fantastic welcome dinner!
Day 2: Medieval villages
The ride takes you through the best-preserved medieval towns in Spain. You will cross beautiful medieval villages and the cities that are mere points on the map will become quaint terracotta-colored settlements the closer you get.
The small Palau-Sator; and incredible Peratallada, a village of medieval origin completely walled that preserves the defensive pit, tower, castle, and palace, these villages deserve to be a little away from the beach.
You will continue through fields of oaks and pines until you reach the accommodation. It is a country house of the XIII century located at the foot of the hills of Gavarras, where you can enjoy the pool and the pleasant atmosphere of a good homemade dinner with local products, ecological and home-made.
Day 3: The park of Gavarres
Today, you will cross the mountains of the Gavarras towards the beach of Pals. You will enjoy a very complete day, heading towards the interior of the Gavarras park. The vegetation here is rich, shaded by mountain streams, the forests are made up of oak, hazel, and chestnut trees, in contrast to the rest of the predominantly Mediterranean territory.
You will have time for a complete meal and be able to recover strength. You will continue the trail passing through the beautiful medieval village of Pals, with history from the 9th-15th century, one of the stars of the area, a charming stone village with small cobblestone streets and decorated with flowers. It is on the top of a small hill where we can see the sea in the distance, spectacular views from a village with a medieval spirit.
You will continue a little more until you reach your hotel, just a 5-minute walk from the beach, where you can relax, rest or walk along the beach.
Day 4: To the beach of Pals
Today, you will start early. Shortly after sunrise and with a small breakfast at the hotel, you will prepare your horses and will go to the beach along with a flat territory, wetlands, and rice plantations.
You will arrive at the long beach of Pals, with more than 3.5 kilometers long and surrounded by dunes and pines, this beach
has magnificent views over the Medes Islands, one of the most photographed panoramas of the Costa Brava. You will prepare for the gallop, and together with our four-legged friends, you will play with the waves and the foam.
You will continue all the way back to Els Masos d'en Coll with the river Ter as a companion and through paths of crops, especially apple trees. To finish and before arriving at our accommodation, you will climb the hill to say goodbye to the best possible landscape, the sea in the distance with the three Medes Islands. You will have time to relax, talk, sunbathe or swim in the pool.
Day 5: Departure
Departure after breakfast. EcoSlow Experience team does not like farewells, so they hope to see you soon in another adventure!
Note: Sometimes changes can be made to the program, due to weather conditions, and / or special situations that are beyond EcoSlow Experience's control; always under the responsibility and trust of the guides.
Participants' minimum age: 12 years old. Experienced riders under 12 years old, please consult EcoSlow Experience.
Information of interest
- The horses are equipped with front and back saddlebags
- EcoSlow Experience has English saddle
- The helmet is mandatory
- EcoSlow Experience has helmets available for riders
- It is advisable to use cream and glasses, sun protection all year
Instructors
Judith
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Judith has been working as a riding teacher and equestrian guide since she was very young.At 16, she had her first job as a horse sitter for 5 years while she combined with studies. At the age of 21 she started working as a riding teacher, with more than 5 years of experience. And since then she began to work as an equestrian guide. She has the Level 1 and 2 Technical Riding Certificate and equestrian tourism guide. She is of Catalan origin, she speaks perfectly Spanish, Catalan and English. She loves her work, she is an outgoing and decisive person, and a very responsible guide.
Location
Els Masos d’en Coll is located in a privileged place, in the countryside, surrounded by fields. Wake up with the song of the birds, stroll along the roads and forests, see how the fields are full of life, how the farmers work the land, listen and feel the silence of the Empordà.
Situated in an unbeatable place, it is set at the foot of the Natural Park of Montgrí, Bajo Ter and the Medes Islands, in the Golden triangle of L’Empordà, with its medieval villages and the incredible coves and beaches, between the sea and mountains.
Food
Breakfast, lunch during the trail, and dinner in the accommodation are included in the price. You will be served with complete and delicious menus with recipes of traditional dishes with water and one alcoholic / soft drink per person, the rest of the drinks will be paid for directly by the clients
There are three types of lunches that are combined to the needs of the trails:
- Cowboy type picnic (in the saddlebags)
- Sitting picnic: The team will wait for you with everything prepared at a special point on the trail
- Local restaurants
If you need a special diet, request it in advance.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Lactose Free
- 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)
- Rental bike BTT: 18 EUR per day
- Rental electrical bike: 34 EUR per day
- Ballon flight for adult: 150 EUR
What's included
- 4 nights high quality accommodation and comfort with a private bathroom
- 3 days riding through the variety of landscapes of Catalonia
- Full board with drinks: Catalan or Spanish food, always with water and wine
- Professional multilingual guide
- Type of horses: Andalusians and Hispano Arabic well trained
- Transport of luggage and extra vehicle
- Tourist tax
- Free transfers from airport or bus or train station of Girona, for other transfers consult price and schedules
What's not included
- Extra drinks
- Tips
- Transfers from airport of Barcelona or Perpignan
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BCN
Barcelona–El Prat Airport
116 km
Transfer available for additional US$257 per person
GRO
Girona–Costa Brava Airport
30 km
Transfer included
PGF
Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport
82 km
Transfer available for additional US$225 per person
Arrival by airplane
A free transfer will be arranged from and to Girona Airport (GRO) or Girona Train Station, in a single transfer for all customers:
- Arrival: Pick-up at 7:30 p.m. Please book your flights to Girona with a landing time no later than 17:30.
- Departure: Leave from accommodation at 9:30 a.m. Please book your flights from Girona no earlier than 12:00.
- The Girona - accommodation journey is one hour
Arrival by bus or train
There is a connection to Girona by bus or train from Barcelona. The train company is Renfe and the bus company is Segales.
Arrival by shuttle
Up to 4 people. Anytime.
- 240 EUR per car - one way to/from Barcelona’s airport
- 210 EUR per car - one way to/from Perpignan’s airport
- 80 EUR per car - one way to/from Girona’s airport
Airport: Barcelona–El Prat Airport
Airport transfer available:
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (US$257 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Girona–Costa Brava Airport
Airport transfer included: Girona–Costa Brava Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport
Airport transfer available:
Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport (US$225 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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