Special situations need even more flexibility

Our weekly programs need a minimum of clients and a planing in advance. Cancellations and rebookings are disapointing for all of us – mostly for you. So we will plan in shorter advance to make them go out in 2022.

Get in contact with us if you have interest in a special date – perhaps already with some more friends and we will try to organize and push the date!!

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.( not included).
Or you use the day for some rides in the surrounds of the ranch. Dinner at the ranch.
4. Day: Starting at La Paz we are heading for our tapas trail in the „Sierra de Mijas“. On wide paths we are climbing slowly but steadily at a height of around 800 metres above sea level, in steep sections it
is partially necessary to dismount and lead the horses. From the plateau you will have a breathtaking view. On one side you will see the Costa del Sol with its beaches and on the other side the
andalusian countryside starts, far off any tourism. The Sierra is a nature reserve not only offering stunning views but also mountain springs giving the chance for a short break to refresh the horses
and ourselves. The horses will stay overnight at the bottom of the mountain in paddocks at „Pinos de Alhaurin“, where we take for the first time the chance to visit a „venta“, typically small and
homely restaurants which had originally also tiny salesrooms offering the most urgent things of daily life. 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 be served at La Paz where you will also stay overnight.

5. Day: Today we leave the hectic everyday life behind us and ride through small villages and pass a lot of private and traditional fincas. Traffic jams in this area are mostly caused by sheep and goat herds,
showing that the clocks are ticking still slowly here. We will cross the small „Arroyo de Pedregal“ and start the modest ascent to the „Sierra Llana“. This mountain trail is quite short and not very steep
but scenically fantastic. After the descent we ride around the mountain using the old trade route „Almontaje“ until we arrive our today´s final destination. After taking care of the horses, we are
heading for a very special dinner at the venta „El Tintero de Campero“. The guests are nor ordering the dishes via a menu but the food is freshly prepared and will be touted by the waiters directly at the tables. Who shouts first will be served first. You will have the chance to try out a variety of delicious dishes.
6. Day: We finally leave the mountains behind and cross the „Rio Guadalhorce“. With its length of more than 160 kilometers it is the most important river in the province of Malaga, supplying the
surrounding areas with sufficient water for the agriculture and plantations, offering only few fords to cross the river. We will ride to the old village „Estación de Cártama “, in former times an important
place for trading in the region of Málaga. In this area the typical fruit cultivation and vegetable growing are still characterizing the landscape. Andalusia is especially well known for tasty oranges,
mandarins, lemons but also for olives, avocados and almonds. As sleeping place for the horses serves today the typical „Pena Caballista“, a small bar in the middle of the countryside, having
stables attached. The locals stop here for a drink during their horse rides, have a chat, normally having their drinks still sitting on the horseback.
7. Day: You have a beautiful last ride through the soft mountains, following the paths from the goats and enjoying the views over the Sierra, Malaga and the big port and the green area of the Guadalquivir. After having loaded the horses we visit our last venta ” Los cuatro vientos”.  Whenever you are looking for somebody of the area – you will them here. If you are interested in we can pass by one of our saddleries „Guarnicionaria Juan Zumaquero“ who offers stylish Spanish leather accessories,
beautiful souvenirs, and is a wonderful place to bring an impressive tour to a close.
8. Day: Transfer to the airport of Málaga and departure.
(Subject to modifications)

 

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

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Price 2022

Rider: 990,- €
supl. single room: 105,- €

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Dates Tapastrail 2022 – get in contact with us for “your” date and we will public it to make it go out.

 

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02.10. – 09.10.22	0