We are maintaining the price for 2025!
And all bookings for 2025 coming in till 30.12.24 ( first payment) get a 5% off the price!
01.03.25 – 08.03.25 & 23.03.25 – 30.03.25
trail riding without packing bags
easy coming in a new way of riding
the possibility of a beach ride at the Atlantic
enjoying beautiful landscapes every day
tasting the typical Andalusian kitchen in small “ventas” on the way
Riding along the small villages in the inland, across old trade routes, beautiful mountain trips and the typical “tapas” – where local people go out for a meal
Our Tapas Trail is made for all those who want to get in the “trail riding” enjoying changing landscapes on not too long riding days. So you have time to relax the afternoons. The first day you get used to your horse, the way of riding and the area. You will be impressed by the horses climbing in the mountains. The next day you can enjoy the sandy beaches at the Atlantic if you like so ( not included) – an unique experience! And on your third riding day you start on to the Tapas Trail where we show you Andalusia far away from any tourism visiting the local taps bars.
You cross mountains with amazing views over to the costs of Africa, come trough rivers in between plantations of oranges, lemons and olives, following old nearly forgotten paths from town to towns…
1. Day: Arrival in Malaga and transfer to the Rancho La Paz. After dinner presentation of the tour.
2. Day: After a pleasant breakfast, you will for the first time have the opportunity to get to know the horses and the way of riding. Two rides, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, of around two
hours give you the opportunity to become familiar with the terrain and especially with the surefootedness of the horses and their performance in cross-country rides. Lunch and dinner will
both be served at La Paz.
3. Day: For a lot of you a ride on the beach is a highlight and today you get the possibility to make it come true.. After breakfast you drive along the Costa del Sol, cross Marbella, Estepona, the historic rock of Gibraltar and by good weather enjoy fantastic
views over the coasts of Africa. You cross Tarifa where the Atlantic invites for rides on the sandy beach and in the shadow of pine trees or opened fields. Except during the summer months you will just cross some local fisher men and cows enjoying the warm sand. You can use the afternoon to enjoy a typical fish restaurant and visit Tarifa, the southernst point of Europe with the option of some wale watching.( the atlantic ride is not included and can be booked by side, you need a rent a car).
Or you use the day for a ride in the surrounds of the ranch in the morning and a visit of the small white town Mijas in the afternoon. You even can book a riding lesson by side if you like so. Dinner at the ranch.
4. Day – 6. Day: Starting at La Paz we are heading for our tapas trail to the river of Fuengirola. In winter and spring time it brings the water from the mountains down and the horses love to play in – in summer month it offers some nice canters. You will cross the backside of the Costa del Sol on small paths, under the shadwo of pines, with beautiful views over the coast and over to Africa. After the riding you prepare your horses which stay in stables and small fincas on the way. You will know the typical Spaish kitchen with its tapas. Ventas are venues for the locals, not only to eat but also to socialize. The food is traditional and local, often the „moms“ and „grandmas“ are working at the stove.
Later on the dinner will always be served at La Paz where you will also stay overnight.
In the afternoons you have time for the siesta at the pool, a visit to the beach or to Mijas, the small white town next to the ranch.
7. Day: Time to relax .. and you can choice if you prefer to be driven to the sandy beach of Fuengirola to spend the day between sun and sea or you go by train to Malaga for some sight seeing, culture and shopping. late afternoon we pick you up again for the last dinner at La Paz togehter.
8. Day: Transfer to the airport of Málaga and departure.
(Subject to modifications)
General
This program is for experienced riders who want to try the trail riding with the possibility to get used to horses and way of riding on two shorter rides the first day, with a local station to come back every night.
This program can be combined with any program of La Paz.
Minimum of 6 clients to take place.
On arrival and departure is no riding program.
You ride with andalusian mares and geldings in spanish saddles with long stirrups and hackamore on one hand; a very easy and comfortable way of riding for riders and horses. You ride in walk or canter.
You should have good riding experience in country rides and be able to have a horse under control in all gates ( canters standing in the saddle) and be able to get on and off the horse without help.
Weight limit 95kg with complete riding clothes
About 4 to 6 hours riding every day.
On the trail you have to walk some parts (comfortable shoes)
Arrival and departure
With your booking you have transfers at given times from and to Malaga airport included. Special transfers (Euro 30,-) can be booked extra and give you more flexibility with your flight booking.
We recommend a rent a car for more flexibility even for the beach ride as also for a visit to the coast or the beach nearby.
Services
8 days / 7 nights in double room, single room with supplement, full board ( table wine included), one day with two rides of 2 hours, 4 days of trail, German and English speaking guide, horse with equipment, transfers from and to Malaga airport at given times and during the program
Not included: beach day, personal insurence (riding, as all kind of sport activity, is under your own responsability and you should take care to have a valid insurence)
Riding experience:
You are safe in the handling of a horse and have the necessary riding experience in outside rides to have your horse in all gates in a group safe under control, you can mount and dismount without help and you are able to stand up in the stirrups during the canters and longer climbing parts in the mountains to help your horse. Some parts you have to walk ( comfortable shoes)
The maximum weight of the rider is 95 kilos with complete riding clothes
About 4 – 5 hours riding per day
Price 2024 / 2025
Rider: 1.580,- €
supl. single room: 126,- €
Dates Tapastrail 2025
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| date | free places |
|---|---|
| 01.03.25 – 08.03.25 | |
| 23.03.25 – 30.03.25 | |
