Sa Cova Trail
The Sa Cova Trail is a 4 night riding holiday that takes you deep into the island’s heart — through pine forests, ancient paths, and along dramatic coastal cliffs.. You'll stay in a beutifully restored farmhouse with breathtaking views of the valley, located in the heart of the Llevant Natural Park.
The riding on this holiday takes you along a stretch of wild, remote coastline. You’ll be riding on country lanes, forest paths and along beaches. You’ll be exploring a part of Mallorca that few visitors get to see. The pace can be fast where the terrain allows although there are some steep mountain sections where the pace is walking.
Ride through private grounds, past vineyards, and along sandy paths perfect for galloping. Highlights include coastal rides with opportunities to swim with your horse in the turquoise sea and stretches ideal for galloping through Mediterranean forests. You'll traverse remote trails, explore ancient forests, and enjoy panoramic views, making this an unforgettable journey across diverse terrains—from country lanes to beaches and mountain paths.
- Discover Mallorca's spectacular coastal landscapes
- Ride through forests, vineyards and mountain trails
- Swim with your horse in crystal-clear waters
- Enjoy long canters and gallops across varied terrain
- Stay in a charming restored finca with a pool
- Savour authentic Mediterranean cuisine
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Day 1
Arrive at Manacor and be met by your hosts who will transfer you to your accommodation, the inviting Finca Sa Cova. Once you've met the horses, you can saddle up for an afternoon ride through the private grounds of the finca. Get to know your horses on this first afternoon ride through varied landscapes, exploring remote trails and enjoying incredible views of the valley and coastline.
Day 2
You'll be collected from Finca Sa Cova after breakfast. You can saddle up to head out on the Mountain Ride for 6 hours from 10:00 until 18:00.
Day 3
After a good breakfast served at the finca we will ride out for the day along country lanes, past vineyards and through traditional farmland. Lunch will be enjoyed at S'Estacion, a beautiful restaurant situated in an old train station. After lunch we will ride back onto The Green Way, a disused railway line which has been reinvented as a riding and hiking paradise, crossing some of the most beautiful parts of the island. The sandy paths are ideal for horseback riding, with many stretches perfect for cantering past fields of corn and Mediterranean forests. Dinner will be served back at your finca.
Day 4
After breakfast, you'll be collected from your accommodation and taken to the ranch where the horses live. Today is an exciting ride from the ranch to the coast with a stop off for lunch at a local ranch along the way. Here you can swim in the turquoise sea with the horses if weather conditions permit. After some splashing around you will be transferred back to your accommodation for dinner.
Day 5
After a final breakfast we leave Finca Sa Cova Vella and head to the old town of Pollenca. The riding is through ancient forests and along the old dry stone paths up to the Lluc Monastery. Lunch is a picnic on the trail high up in the Tramuntana mountain range. The trail finishes at 3pm and you'll be transferred to Manacor where you can either stay an additional night or travel on to Palma for your return flight.
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know before you go
You should be a capable rider who is able to spend several hours in the saddle and enjoys a good fast pace therefore must have a good level of current riding fitness.
You'll be guided by one of the three guides who set up this family business several years ago. All guides speak both Spanish and English fluently and are friendly and knowledgable companions on the trail with excellent local knowledge. They are relaxed, friendly & professional. Strict minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 guests per trail.
You will be matched with one of the amazing horses waiting to share this journey with you. They are friendly, forward going trail riding horses which are a mixture of breeds, many have been rehabilitated and are ex-competition horses. The herd all live rogether in large fields when not on the trail and enjoy a natural lifestyle.
English tack is used at this destination for all guests. You will be provided with saddlebags for essentials that you need access to while riding such as sunscreen, water bottle and camera.
Price includes
- Four days trail riding
- Three nights accommodation
- Meals from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 4
- Transfers to/from Manacor
Price Excludes
- Additional drinks
- Flights
- Airport transfers
Accommodation
Accommodation is in an apartment at converted Mallorcan farmhouse, Finca Sa Cavo Vella. This beutifully restored farmhouse offers pretty rooms filled with antiques and with a private balcony/terrace. The farmhouse itself has a small pool, ideal for cooling off in the summer. Prices are based on two sharing a twin room but a single room can be available for a supplement. Towels are included and the rooms have air conditioning, smart TVs and WiFi.
Food is provided by your own personal chef at this destination. You can expect a local chef to serve up a variety of Mediterranean food at your accommodation. There is a strong emphasis on local produce, the finca has its own hens for eggs (guests are welcome to help collect them!). Meals accompanied by delicious salads and home made bread. While riding,
Sa Cova Trail
Booking Conditions
See the full booking conditions specific to this trail here.Flights and transfers.
Do not book your flights until you have received the confirmation email from saddletravel.com
Flight and transfer information
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
- Arrival time: Fly into Palma Airport and make your way to the town of Manacor by taxi, bus or train, where your hosts will collect you. The journey is straightforward and takes approximately one hour.
- Departure time: Please contact us for recommended departure timings based on your onward travel arrangements.
- Transfers are included from Manacor. Guests are responsible for arranging their own transport from Palma Airport to Manacor.
The single supplement is available upon request and subject to availability. We cannot guarantee a solo room.