Day 1

Meet at the stables close to Girona for a briefing at 10am. After a detailed introduction you will be ready to go! You will ride through isolated woods, past small farms, through natural stone villages and apple orchards. You cross the picturesque River Ter on horseback. Soon, you will reach your destination for the day: A lovely country house where you will be served a Catalan picnic. Relax in the beautiful garden in the afternoon and look forward to a delicious dinner.

Day 2

Have breakfast at your hotel before riding through the narrow winding alleys of authentic natural stone villages. Today, you will have lunch in a special place. You will visit the restaurant right next to the Púbol Castle. This castle was a gift of the famous artist Salvador Dalí to his beloved wife Gala. In the afternoon, you will ride between fields towards your destination. In Peratallada, the horses will stay just outside a historic natural stone village that invites you to walk around after a successful day ́s riding.

Day 3

The third day starts with a ride through an area that was shaped by the Iberians thousands of years ago. You will trot and canter across the landscape that used to surround the former lake of Ullastret. For lunch, you can look forward to an exceptional location: the small medieval town Pals takes you back in time...In the afternoon, the route leads you on sandy paths through Mediterranean pine woods to the rice fields that are typical in this area until you, finally, reach the sea! Just before arriving at the beach, a family-run hotel will be waiting for you. After having fed the horses, you have enough time for a stroll along the beach and to refresh yourself in the sea

Day 4

Today you will cross the natural park Montgrí. A majestic pine forest has been planted on the original sand dunes. These are perfect horse-riding conditions: soft ground, pleasant calmness, and shade-giving trees. During the second half of the day, you will pass ruins that go back to the times of the Greeks and Romans. The route continues off the beaten path through the apple orchards of the Costa Brava. Your destination lies on the River Fluvià, shortly before it reaches the sea. The horses will stay in a field right in front of a charming country house. Your Catalan host, Miguel, will treat you to a tasty dinner after this long riding day.

Day 5

After a good rest, you and your faithful travel companions are ready for the new day. Together, you will cross the area of Aiguamolls. From horseback, you will be are able to see a great variety of bird species. If you are lucky, you might even see a flamingo! You will pass an Andalusian horse stud and reach Castelló d’Empúries. With your horses, you will pass the Santa Maria Basilica. Locals call it the “Cathedral of the Empordà”.The landscape changes again. Between fields and olive groves, you can spot the sparkle of the deep blue water of the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. You get closer to today’s destination, a well-restored manor house that dates back to 1582. Surrounded by picturesque nature with a view of the Bay of Roses, you can relax in the afternoon. Jump into the pool or spoil yourself with a relaxing massage.

Day 6

The riding today will allow your horses to embrace their inner mountain goat, as they climb on a rocky and steep mule path up into the coastal mountains. At the top of the pass, you will let your horses rest for a moment and enjoy the spectacular view. At the Cap de Creus, the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, the Pyrenees melt into the sea. To the north, you will see the Gulf of Leon, and to the south, the Bay of Roses as well as the plains of the Empordà. Then, you will ride through the fascinating landscape of the natural park until you reach the lively fishing village of Port de la Selva. After lunch, we recommend that you spend a tranquil afternoon on the beach. Swim in the Mediterranean Sea before dinner and settling in for your final night.

Day 7

After a nice breakfast and a last glimpse of the sea, you will make your way back home.