Day 1: Optional pick up included from AVE RENFE Train Station Cordoba and transfer to Hotel Monasterio de San Francisco en Palma del Rio. The hotel is an architectural gem that began to be built inthe year 1492. It preserves the monastic style intact, rigorously respecting the architecture of the building, being able to enjoy all the comforts of a hotel of its category. Accommodation and dinner.
Day 2: 5 hours of horseback riding through the natural park Sierra of Hornachuelos: After breakfast, at approximately 9.45 am we arrive at the Las Cruces farm, dedicated to the breeding of the brave bull. From there we go in the direction of the Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park. The route runs along the so-called Águila trail and the GR48, where we can meet and contemplate different views of natural interest, as well as livestock and forestry operations in the park. Our route ends at the Cortijo Los Arenales, a farm also dedicated to the breeding of brave bulls, where we will have a country lunch. To end the day we will go to the Hotel El Álamo where you can rest and have dinner. We recommend on this day to take a walk through the town of Hornachuelos to learn about its picturesque streets and the history of the town. The town preserves its Arab structure with steep and narrow streets as well as buildings from that time, in which the Arab fortress stands out.
Day 3: 5 hours of horseback riding through path GR48 Hornachuelos to Posadas: After breakfast, at approximately 9.45 am we arrive at the Las Cruces farm from where we will go on horseback to the GR48 as it passes through Hornachuelos, from there we will cross the reservoir of the Pantano del Bembézar, continuing our route through different points of great archaeological and historical value. The horses that came to America passed along this route to give rise to the famous Mustang. Shortly after we will enter the La Sierrezuela pine forest, until we reach the Periurban Park of the same name in the town of Posadas, where leaving the horses in a fence in front of the restaurant, we can enjoy authentic cuisine and elaboration homemade, inspired by hunting and garden products. After releasing the horses in a nearby farm, we will go to the Rural Houses of Alisné, where we can enjoy wonderful views over the La Breña reservoir from their terraces. Dinner.
Day 4: 5 hours of horseback riding through path GR48 Posadas to Almodovar del Rio: Afer breakfast, at approximately 9.45 am we will go on horseback to the GR48, after riding about 11 km, we will go towards the town of Almodóvar del Rio, where we can visit its majestic Castillo de la Floresta, one of the best preserved in Europe, very popular for having appeared as La Fortaleza de Altojardín in the well-known series Game of Thrones. After making the visit, we will return to the Gr48 until we reach the Casas Rurales de Alisné accommodation, where we will leave the horses, to go to lunch at the well-known La Taberna restaurant, in Almodóvar del Rio. Dinner.
Day 5: 5 hours of horseback riding through path GR48 Almodóvar del Rio to Santa María de Trassierra: After breakfast, at 9.45 am we will go on horseback to the interior of Sierra Morena. This GR48 route stands out for the beauty of the meadows that make up its landscapes, dedicated mainly to raising cattle. We will arrive at Santa María de Trassierra where we will have lunch and then we will continue for another 40 minutes to reach the farm where the horses will spend the night. From there we will go to our accommodation at the Hotel Abetos Mestre Escuela in Córdoba. For this first night in Córdoba we recommend attending the equestrian show “Pasión y Duende del Caballo Andaluz” in the Caballerizas Reales de Córdoba, and dine in one of the restaurants located in the area.
Day 6: 5 hours of horseback riding through path GR48 Santa María de Trassierra to Córdoba: At 10 am we will go on horseback towards the Trassierra trail until we reach the Los Nogales road junction, which takes us to the gates of Medina Azahara. After the visit we will continue on horseback to the city of Córdoba. Then we will go to have lunch at the Rancho Grande Restaurant next to the equestrian facilities. Accommodation and dinner will be at the Hotel Abetos Mestre Escuela.
Day 7: We will make a cultural visit to the city of Córdoba where you can visit the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, the neighborhood of San Basilio and the Jewish quarter and the Mosque-Cathedral. Lunch at the well-known Bodegas Campos restaurant and accommodation with dinner at the Hotel Abetos Mestre Escuela. The next day the trip ends.
INCLUDED
Optional pick up from AVE RENFE Train Station Córdoba
Helmet
Professional guide
Breakfasts
Lunches
Dinners
7 nights accommodation
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities (recommended)
DEPARTURE / RETURN LOCATION
Optional pick up included from AVE RENFE Train Station Cordoba and transfer to Hotel Monasterio de San Francisco en Palma del Rio.
For clients arriving in Spain through Málaga or Seville Airport, please ask conditions.
End of the trip at Hotel Abetos del Maestre Escuela, Cordoba.
DEPARTURE TIME
to be determined
DRESS CODE
Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, cap, light jacket.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Medium or high level of horseriding required.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
