Andalusian Hacienda

Riders can enjoy a mix of lessons and hacking out in the beautiful Andalusian hills. There are activities for non-riders in the local area and riding is available for children from 6 years onwards. Ride through picturesque olive groves and spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool before an early evening lesson at this 16th century hacienda.

The riding itinerary is flexible and can be adapted to suit guests wishes. Generally, a mixture of hacks out and lessons is offered with some longer rides to local bars or fincas. The terrain is gentle and there are some opportunties for trotting an cantering but the riding is not particuarly fast paced. You will usually hack out in the surrounding area in the morning, the pace is adapted to suit the rider's level of experience. You can then have a late afternoon lesson with one of the instructors in the on site arena.

Groups are split into similar riding abilities unless a family wishes to ride together. Lessons are tailored to individual needs and the group size for lessons rarely exceeds 2 or 3 people. Basic riding tuition, dressage and show jumping are all taught here by the hacienda’s team of knowledgeable instructors.

A 16th-century hacienda in the heart of Andalusia, with every room filled with antiques and local artefacts
Open to all levels from complete beginners to experienced riders, perfect for families or mixed-abilities groups
Morning hacks through olive groves, vineyards and pine forests, afternoons by the pool, evening lessons in the on-site arena
Ride one of the 30 beautiful Andalusian horses of the hacienda
Flexible, relaxed itinerary with full-day picnic rides, visits to local fincas and rides out to nearby bars
Open year-round with any-day arrivals, with no single supplement for solo travellers.

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Day 1

Arrive in Malaga and transfer to the Hacienda. After settling into your accommodation, meet the horses and take part in an afternoon assessment around 4:30pm where you will be matched with one of the responsive and well-schooled horses. Have dinner and meet your fellow guests before spending the evening relaxing at the hacienda.

Day 2

After breakfast, head out on the trail, riding through beautiful scenery from 1 to 3 hours with plenty of opportunities to canter through the vines and olive groves, returning to the hacienda for lunch. Relax and enjoy the pool, the gardens and the view before taking part in a lesson for around an hour in the large sand school arena.

Day 3 Onwards

If staying for a full week the riding will include one all day picnic ride, one 4 hour hack (usually on friday) to a local bar for refreshments and one ride to a nearby finca for lunch (full day ride). The rest of the week will be riding amongst the vines, olives and pines in the area in the mornings and lessons in the afternoon.In the hotter months there is a change to the riding schedule to avoid the hottest part of the day so you will ride first thing in the morning and again in the evening.

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Level of Riding & Fitness

This destination caters for any level of rider from beginner onwards making it ideal for families and people getting back into riding after a break. The riding hours are shorter than many of our other trails at around 2 to 3 hours per day, depending on level. The instructors will work with you to establish what your goals are for your riding holiday and help you to work towards achieving them. There is help available to mount/dismount and disabled riders are welcome. The minimum riding age is 12 years. The weight limit is 90kg.

Group of riders moving through an olive grove during an Andalusia equestrian tour.

Guides & Group Size

Your guides are experienced and educated trainers able to provide for guests of all riding levels and abilities.

Group size 1-10

A skilled rider demonstrating a leg-yield lateral movement

The Horses

There are 30 wonderful horses to choose from at the hacienda, all are well-cared for, responsive and well-schooled. There is a horse to suit every rider from beginner to advanced. Most of the horses are Andalusian and Andalusian crosses and the tack and riding style is English.

A group of horse riders posing for a photo in front of the hacienda at the beginning of an Andalusia horse riding holiday.

Tack & Riding Equipment

What’s Included

Price includes

Accommodation in single/twin/triple rooms or apartments with en-suite facilities
Breakfasts
Dinners
2 glasses of wine or soft drinks with dinner
2-4 hours riding per day
Use of the pool, gym, games rooms and reading rooms
Wifi
Hospitality toiletries starter packs
Air conditioning and heating

Price Excludes

Airport transfers
Lunch (available to buy onsite for approx. €12 per person, 2 warm dishes, 2 cold dishes and salads)
Laundry
Items from the onsite honesty shop
Trips to the lakes
Tour to Caminata del Rey Walk
Trips to the Equestrian show in Cordoba
Massage
Wine tasting trip to local Bodega

Accommodation

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You’ll be staying at the hacienda in spacious accommodation, all bedrooms are en-suite and some are in apartments with kitchenette facilities. Every room is unique, sympathetically integrated into the 16th century building and individually decorated with local artifacts and antiques. Some of the bedrooms are accessible for those with restricted mobility. There are hairdryers in each room and WiFi is available in all rooms. If booking as a single traveller you will have your own room with bathroom, sharing is not necessary. There is a lovely pool available for guests onsite with views over the olive groves towards the mountains in the distance.

Mealtimes are relaxed and food is sourced locally. Mealtimes are sociable affairs where guests can come together and discuss the days riding over cocktails in the convivial atmosphere. Vegetarian and vegan diets can easily be catered for.