Long Weekend Horse Riding Breaks and Holidays in Andalucía,
Spain
Riding long weekends in Andalucia, Spain
A winter weekend horse riding break in the UK will probably
involve grey skies, cold hands and feet and most likely some rain as
well!
So why not take Friday off and
enjoy a long weekend riding break in Andalucía, Spain and get some well
earned
sun and warmth while riding
Andalucian horses?
Three great days riding and by using evening / off peak flights you
save on the flights!!
Our winter long weekend riding breaks here in Spain are a great way to escape
to enjoy some fine horse riding in sunny Andalucía, while making the
most of off-peak flight prices. All your accommodation with
lovely sea views from your balcony, breakfast and
water on your rides all included, as well as all your transfers and
transport! As there are so many restaurants and beach bars in
the town (and tapas, which are often substantial, are free with
drinks) we don't tie you to evening meals at the hotel, but they are
available if required as an option.
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Refreshment stop
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Getting Ready
Your
long weekend riding
break will be based in
Almuñécar,
a traditional Spanish sea side town, staying in
Hotel
Arrayanes Playa which has proved along term favourite over more
than 10 years now. As always, we only ride in small groups of similar ability - so
there's no "keep up at the back" or waiting for stragglers - so you
are guaranteed maximum enjoyment tailor made to your abilities and
experience.
“Quality
of horses fantastic, views amazing and the most professional and
kindest riding teacher that I have ever met.” Morag and Ruben
Long Weekend Riding Break Prices
See
weekend riding breaks prices now as places are limited each
weekend.
Non riding partner or friend?
Don't worry - we specialise in non riders. See our
dedicated page for all the details.
"Rusty
Rider"?
You do not need to be an expert rider, as we can cater for the
complete novice up to the most experienced riders. On booking
we will send a questionnaire to gather your abilities and riding
style - we take great care in matching you with the right horse and
group so you have a great time riding in the beautiful countryside. Just
contact us with your requirements and we can call you to discuss
a tailor made package for your weekend.
Typical long weekend riding itinerary (Autumn, Winter, Spring*)
- Wednesday
- We meet you at Malaga Airport and transfer you to your accommodation,
where we will run through your fully detailed welcome folder
with all the local maps and guides you need to get the most from
your stay.
- Evening - After settling in to your accommodation, we
all meet in a beach side bar for a welcome drink & tapa.
Here we get a chance to discuss the riding, answer any questions
you may have and have a full briefing on the town and local area.
- Thursday
- After breakfast at the hotel we head off to the stables
where we meet the horses and guides before we get our riding
hats sorted out. Time to get to know your horse and to
check your tack, before heading off for your
first ride. On full day rides we usually we ride for around 3hrs before
stopping for lunch. Lunch stop on the day rides may be
a beach bar (chiringuito), or a typical local venta where we tie up
the horses outside the bar! After a break we then
mount up to enjoy a relaxing couple of hours on our way back
to the stables.
- Evening - Plenty of time to relax in a
beach bar or just chill out on your balcony and enjoy the view
over the bay. Perhaps take a short stroll into the old
town, where you can explore the cobbled streets with their
enchanting shops and myriad tapas bars and restaurants.
- Friday
- After breakfast we pick you up from your hotel and and
again travel up for a great second day's riding with
the trail chosen to match your ability. Depending on
the weather and abilities it may be a beach ride, or a spring time ride in
the mountains amongst the wild herbs and flowers, or a
lovely trail around the tropical fruit fields
- Evening - Enjoy tapas in a beach bar while the sun sets - afterwards there is always
Los Bajos to visit, or perhaps some souvenir shopping to be
done.
- Saturday
- Early breakfast as we are off for our last day's
ride in the
sun in the countryside overlooking the glittering blue
Mediterranean. Here we again
ride the best local trails, as well as having the chance
for some nice canters. Lunch again is included.
- Late PM - After a chance for a quick "wash and brush up" and
changing our clothes, you'll have time for a last refreshing
drink and to take a few photos over the bay, before we whisk you
back to Malaga airport for your flight back home.
Long Weekend Riding Break Dates
Our long weekend riding breaks usually run from the
beginning of October to early June.
* Summer weekends are
possible subject to availability and are either early morning or early evening half day rides (i.e. out of the
heat of mid day) from our local stable base - contact us
for details.
Long weekends normally run Wed to Sat, with you arriving Wed
evening, riding on Thu, Fri & Sat and departing Sat evening (or
Sunday if you take an extra day). For other start and end days simply contact us
with your requirements and we will do our best to get you in the
saddle.
Booking your long weekend riding break
Simply look for flights from your local
airport to Malaga, to arrive here around Wednesday mid / late
morning, and departing Malaga Saturday night (or if
you wish to stay an extra day to relax departing Sunday) and then
check availability.
Inbound flights should land by 12:00; outbound flights should
depart after 19:00. Transfers for flights time outside of
these hours can be easily arranged at a supplement of € 85 (1- 4px
max). If in doubt simply contact us
to discuss your requirements.
What's Included?
- Transfers to / from Malaga airport
- All transfers to and from
stables
- 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Arrayanes Playa - all
rooms have full sea view on the paseo with balcony, B&B basis
(HB option available)
- Riding hat hire if rqd
- Winter season (Wed 03 Oct 2018
- Wed 22 May 2019, Wed 02 Oct 2019 on):
- 3 x Day rides (approx 5hrs “in the saddle” per day) +
approx 1hr lunch stop
- Summer Season (Wed 29 May - Wed 15 Sep 2019):
- 3 x Half day rides (approx 3hrs “in the saddle” per day)
- Water / soft drinks included
- Lunches included on all day rides
What's Excluded?
- Riding lessons / tuition -
Lessons in the outdoor arena and tuition are available from
our BHS qualified instructors – just let us know your
requirements and we will call you back and let you have a
bespoke itinerary with exactly the right amount of tuition for
you.
- Optional evening meals at Arrayanes Playa (€15 pppn approx)
- Flights - see our airlines
list for recommendations.
- Insurance - see
long weekend horse riding insurance for details, including
optional travel insurance.
What's Optional? (local payment may apply):
Booking Notes
Please review the
booking notes
for any height / weight / age restrictions
Small groups only so
Check Availability NOW as places are limited !