Alpujarras Trail
Alpujarra Granadina, Spain
4.5/5
100% of guests recommend
Location
Andalusia
Riding Level required
Intermediate, Strong Intermediate, Advanced,
Weight limit
50
Description
The Alpujarras is a landscape of exceptional natural beauty and grandeur making a lovely location for a holiday on horseback in Spain. Here everything remains much as it was during the Rebellion of the Moors 400 years ago. Whitewashed villages cling to the edge of cliffs. On a clear day, one can see the Mediterranean Sea from here. Bubión (4000 ft), the starting point for three different treks, lies to the west.
On this trail, which runs for five or four nights depending on the date, we ride deep in the heart of this region, an experience not much different from that in Spain of the 19th Century. Here time stops for travellers, who wonder at the changing landscapes and vegetation of the different micro-climates. Your charming host, Rafael, has run trail rides in these mountains for over 30 years and knows the routes like the back of his hand. Pure Andalusians are well loved and very sure footed mounts on the steep trails. Without a doubt you will make many new friends on this trail.
Guide Languages spoken
English,French
DAY 1. CAPILEIRA.
Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 2. BUBIÓN – TREVÉLEZ.
Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. We will start by climbing up the GR7 path through the Blood Ravine with views of the villages of the Poqueira Valley. Descend to the village of Pórtugos. Always along bridle paths we will climb again through oak woods to the track that leads us to Trevélez with views of the villages of La Taha Valley. Picnic en route. During the ride there are some opportunities for gallops with a magnificent panoramic view of the Sierra Contraviesa and Lújar opposite us. Descend to Trevélez by a bridle path where we will arrive in time for some beers with tapas. Famous for its hams Trevelez is considered the highest village in Spain at an altitude of 1,700m. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **. A five hours ride.
DAY 3. TREVÉLEZ – JUVILES - LOS BÉRCHULES.
After crossing the bridge over the river, we will start this route by a bridle path that climbs the left slope of the ravine, leaving behind the village from which it takes its name. After a gallop, descent along a gentler path to Juviles for lunch. Once again, we will enjoy the beauty of the Sierra Contraviesa and Sierra Gádor. On a clear day we will have the view of the Mediterranean Sea and the silhouette of the mountains of Africa in front of us. The journey continues on horseback to Los Berchules by a bridle path. Dinner and accommodation tonight in a very comfortable, family-run hotel - El Cercado***. Option for free access to Spa. Five hours riding.
DAY 4. LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR.
From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, where we will stop for water the horses and visit a breeding farm of P.R.E. (Spanish Pure Breed) horses. The ride passes through Cádiar village and we will finish the ride at the beautiful hotel Alquería de Morayma**, where we should arrive just on time for lunch. Three and a half hours riding. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
DAY 5. CÁDIAR - BUBIÓN.
Crossing the Guadalfeo river, we will join the path that will lead us to Lobras, Nieles and Càstaras. We will continue until we reach the impressive gorge of Las Carihuelas de Busquístar, where we will descend to cross the Trevélez river, and we will follow the path which leads to the village of Busquístar for lunch. After lunch two more hours riding to Bubión. A six-hour ride. Farewell dinner in a local restaurant and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 6.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport of Granada.
Accommodation
Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. We will start by climbing up the GR7 path through the Blood Ravine with views of the villages of the Poqueira Valley. Descend to the village of Pórtugos. Always along bridle paths we will climb again through oak woods to the track that leads us to Trevélez with views of the villages of La Taha Valley. Picnic en route. During the ride there are some opportunities for gallops with a magnificent panoramic view of the Sierra Contraviesa and Lújar opposite us. Descend to Trevélez by a bridle path where we will arrive in time for some beers with tapas. Famous for its hams Trevelez is considered the highest village in Spain at an altitude of 1,700m. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **. A five hours ride.
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You can fly to Faro or Madrid. Faro has flights most days from UK airports...
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We collect groups of 3 or more from the airport, but you can get the 7A bus ...
Climate
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Health
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24/7
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Proatur riding
25/10/2022 13:18
Great Trip
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Gredos Ecuestre
25/10/2022 13:18
Good Trip
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Wendy Hofstee
25/10/2022 13:18
Trip was great
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Proatur riding
25/10/2022 13:18
Good Trip
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