“Learn the sport of kings in a dreamy place”
7 Day Ultimate Polo Holiday in Sotogrande
Iridike Polo, Tres Rosas Carretera San Roque, Jimena de la Frontera, 11330, Sotogrande, Spain
Spain Polo Holiday
Play polo in paradise! Sotogrande is Europe’s leading Polo destination. Join Iridike to learn or improve your polo skills. Iridike will be taking care of everything! Improve your skills in the morning with professional polo players and get the chance to practice each afternoon with four chukkas (one professional per team).
Meet the instructors
Luciano
Read more
Read more
Highlights
- Play Polo daily
- Guidance of a professional polo player
- A unique and stunningly beautiful place to come and play Polo
- 1-hour morning stick and ball session with 2 horses daily
- Daily practice in the afternoon (4 chukkas with 4 horses)
- 3 daily meals per day and house beverage
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Spanish
Airport transfer available:
Málaga Airport (US$160 per person)
Málaga Airport (US$160 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Gibraltar International Airport (North Front Airport) (US$75 per person)
Gibraltar International Airport (North Front Airport) (US$75 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Kitchen
- Lounge
Main house
The main house is a place to hang out, taste the specialties of the house, and meet around the fireplace for telling stories and sharing good moments.
- Two bedrooms with a bathroom for four people
- A living room with T.V., a fireplace, and a bar
- A dining room
- A kitchen
Sleep at the farm in one of the three private apartments available, pool-side, just 100 meters from the field, and 50 meters from the stables. Each apartment has at least two rooms, a private bathroom, and a living room. The in-house chef Amalia and Ana cater to every meal. Their traditional Spanish cooking is a favorite among guests.
Your holiday will be complete after having experienced their very own Argentinean/Uruguayan Asado! You will have then fully discovered the world and atmosphere of Polo. Iridike has three private villas all in a homey countryside atmosphere.
Guesthouse #1
This house is a two-bedroom villa with a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen; for four people This house is perfect for a family.
Arab style guesthouse #1
Private apartment with two bedrooms, a bathroom with Jacuzzi, a living room, and a kitchen; for five people. In this house, there is a bedroom downstairs and upstairs a mezzanine with three beds. This house is ideal for a group of friends or one couple.
Arab style guesthouse #2
A private apartment with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen, for five people. In this house, there is a bedroom downstairs and upstairs a mezzanine with three beds. This house is ideal for a group of friends or 1 couple.
Program
The polo holiday includes a morning stick and ball session with two horses and afternoon practice (4 chuckers). You will play alongside the in-club professional, Nano, who will help you learn and improve your game throughout your week. It is the perfect polo holiday for all types of guests, from families and couples to solo travelers and groups of friends frequent Iridike Polo Club.
A typical polo day at Iridike
Breakfast is served in the main house of the farm. After breakfast, you will go to the stables where the polo manager will be introducing guests to the horses, basic polo tack up knowledge, and safety rules. Then, polo ponies will be prepared for the group lesson. The group lesson will be led by a professional polo player. Lunch will be served between 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Polo, being an intense activity, you'll always leave a time to relax after lunch (common room with TV, pool, or a trip to the beach can be organized for guests). Afternoon instructional chukkas or chukkas (depending on guests level) with Iridike's professionals. Then, time to chill out and enjoy the aperitivo. Around 9 p.m., dinner will be served.
Detailed daily program
- 08:00 - 10: 00 Continental homemade breakfast (Upon request, Iridike can arrange a different type of breakfast)
- 11:00 - 12:00 A one-hour training session of stick and ball with your instructor and polo professional player, Nano Iturrioz. The main goal of playing stick and ball is to develop muscle memory and further improve your own personal style of playing. Stick and ball is also a great warm-up for both players and the ponies before a normal game of polo.
- 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch prepared by one of the in-house chefs; homemade Spanish cooking.
- 17:00 - 18:30 The afternoon is dedicated to a "practice game". The practice will be adapted to the level of the players but even beginners can play practice games! The practice will be a 4 chukkas game with 4 horses per player.
- 20:30 Dinner will be the opportunity to fully experience Iridike ADN & Tradition. They will make your culinary travel from Spain to Argentina and Uruguay.
About Iridike
Iridike Polo Club was founded by Luciano Irazabal. Together with his sidekick Nano Iturrioz, they have a combined polo experience of over 80 years, half of which in Spain. Iridike has a relaxed atmosphere in a quiet area in Southern Spain where the essence of life is brought to its right, and nothing is too much to ask. Iridike is well known for its hospitality, friendliness, and inclusiveness. From 5-goal professionals to beginner players enjoy their time at the club; on the field, but above all, off the pitch.
Why is Iridike different?
Iridike revolves around the guests and the horses. They provide complete flexibility in terms of planning your trip and can fully customize the experience according to your needs. Iridike allows people to disconnect fully and truly live the genuine polo experience. Being located in southern Spain, means you can be on the beach one morning, and just a minute later, be standing on a historic castle from the 8th century looking over vast natural areas, ready to play chukkers 30 minutes after. Combine your trip for the perfect mix of polo, Spain, and relaxation.
Instructors
Luciano Irazábal
In 2006 Luciano started a project with his cousin. Together, they founded Pony del Sol, a company dedicated to preparing horses in Uruguay to send to England at the beginning of the season ready for sale. In 2007, at Inglesham Polo Club, 47 horses were auctioned and in 2008 at Fifield Polo Club, a further 30 more were sold. From then on, Luciano has been based in Sotogrande running a polo school, hiring horses for playing practices, tournaments, and playing professionally himself. Today Iridike Polo is based at Tres Rosas Polo Club running the polo school.
Location
Iridike Polo is located in Tres Rosas, Sotogrande, in the South of Spain. This place was specially built for practicing polo, combining all the requirements that make it a perfect establishment and with all the necessary facilities for learning, practicing, or playing this sport. Thanks to its 70 boxes and to Spain's ideal winter climate, it is a perfect place for lodging horses from all around Europe. Three Roses is a clear example in Sotogrande of the passion for polo experienced since many years ago.
Food
Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and house beverage are included in the package.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
Things to do (optional)
- Cultural experiences, local heritage sites at less than a one-hour drive
- The beach at just 25 minutes
- Local Spanish cuisine course
- Surfing
- Kite surfing sessions
What's included
- Daily stick and ball session in the morning (1 hour with 2 horses with the guidance of a professional polo player)
- Daily practice in the afternoon (4 chukkas with 4 horses)
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and house beverage
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Horse riding excursions
How to get there
Recommended Airports
AGP
Málaga Airport
89 km
Transfer available for additional US$160 per person
GIB
Gibraltar International Airport (North Front Airport)
27 km
Transfer available for additional US$75 per person
Driving directions
Driving to Iridike Polo is easy in daylight and when you know the route. Iridike Polo is residing at the polo hacienda named Tres Rosas. In the rural areas and around Iridike Polo, the mobile telephone connection is very varied and sometimes very poor (NB for your telephone’s GPS/navigator). Please look into the driving directions before going here especially if you arrive at night – Iridike wants you to have a pleasant start of your stay.)
There are several directions to reach Iridike Polo depending where you will be coming from. Whether you come from Malaga (then you go south) or Gibraltar (then you go north), it can be recommended to know the route between Puerto Sotogrande (the Marina) and Iridike Polo, as it will get you acquainted with: the Marina (many restaurants, beaches etc.), San Enrique (the polo shop Takito, Ayala polo club’s restaurant Cancha Dos etc.), San Martin de Tesorillo (gas station, pharmacy, horsy shop etc.).
When you are on the (north-south going) highway AP7 take the exit for Torreguadiaro number 133 – through two roundabouts towards San Enrique. Continue straight ahead until you reach the little town of El Secadero (gas station on right) which leads you into San Martin de Tesorillo where you follow the 90 degree left turn. Then continue straight ahead (with several bends and curves).
The road will lead you the to the only Y-cross curve, in which you follow to the right in that curve towards Jimena de la Frontera (if you end up in Jimena, then you have gone too far). 500 meters before the Iridike Polo, you will pass Bar/Restaurante El Vaquero in the little village of Marchenilla on your right, at night they might not have their light lit.
Iridike Polo Club will be on your left, look for the big "POLO" sign on your right – drive slowly and be careful as the entrance to Iridike Polo is close to a curve. There is also a "POLO" sign at the gate.
Airport: Málaga Airport
Airport transfer available:
Málaga Airport (US$160 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Gibraltar International Airport (North Front Airport)
Airport transfer available:
Gibraltar International Airport (North Front Airport) (US$75 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.
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through BookHorseRidingHolidays.com. All major credit cards supported.
90142
Similar Horse Riding Holidays you might like
Why choose BookHorseRidingHolidays.com
Largest Selection
Friendly Customer Service
Offers for every budget
Best Price