7 Day Ultimate Polo Holiday in Sotogrande

Facilities

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.

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.

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Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and house beverage are included in the package.

• 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

• 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

• Airfare
• Airport transfers
• Horse riding excursions

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• 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.