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Costa de la Luz Trail
Southern Spain
Spain
This new Spanish riding tour is based outside of the idyllic little town of Conil la Frontera - surrounded by serene nature, close to the beautiful, sandy beaches and the handsome pine tree forests of Roche. Discover the pleasing beauty of the area's horseback trails which will
surprise and charm you along the way. This ride caters to all enthusiastic riders that are
comfortable and find enjoyment in all the gaits - walk, trot and canter. Ride amongst the famous bulls in their green, summer pastures, canter along miles of wide open beaches with the refreshing salty breeze in your hair and explore along the
cliffs of the seaside village, Conil. Don't miss one of the famous Andalusian sunsets, most romantic and fulfilling. The horses
will stay out on the trail on the five days, while you are transferred back to the
riding center for your overnight stays - so no hassle of packing your bags each day, it's all about enjoying yourself with the simple pleasures and beauty of Spain's Costa de la Luz.
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Meeting:
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Conil
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Airport:
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Jerez de la Frontera
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Transfer:
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Jerez
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
Max
14 riders
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Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2009 | 2010
Rates include:
Accommodation, all meals with table wine for dinner, 6 riding days including 5 day point to point trail - horses stay out on the trail (same lodging for riders throughout with daily short transfers)
| A | 2009 | 8 day trip, AP | 8d / 7n | €795 | $1195 |
| Single supplement | €115 | $175 |
Tour Dates
Check here for details and availability
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| A |
2009
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09/19
- 09/26
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP
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2
/14
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Expired
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| A |
2009
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10/02
- 10/09
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP
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2
/14
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Expired
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| A |
2009
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10/17
- 10/24
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP
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2
/14
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Expired
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| A |
2009
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10/31
- 11/07
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP
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2
/14
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Expired
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| A |
2009
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11/14
- 11/21
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP
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2
/14
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Expired
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| A |
2009
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11/28
- 12/05
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP
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2
/14
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Reserve
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| A |
2009
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12/12
- 12/19
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP
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2
/14
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Reserve
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Day 1 : Arrival in the afternoon. Get to know the host
and guides. Enjoy your first Andalusian dinner and overnight.
Day 2: To give you a chance to get used to your horses and get ready
for the 5 day trek, we will take you on a three hour ride in the Picadero and
through the forests of Roche with views over the Cap Trafalgar - on a clear day
you can see the coastline of Morocco in the distance.
Day 3: We leave the Picadero via the
cliffs that look out over the Conil beaches and travel through the pine forests
to Camila. Along the way we will stop for lunch at a bar/restaurant or enjoy a
picnic along the trail. Thee horses will stay for the night in Camila and the
guests will be transferred back to the Picadero for dinner and overnight. 7 riding hours
Day 4: Morning transfer back to meet your horses and
leave along forest trails for Los Naveros, a small village in the back country.
You will ride along the Cañada del Taraje to Gruyo with one of the most famous
breeding farms for the fighting bulls in the Cadiz area - they have 7000 to 9000
animals most of the time. Once in Los Naveros the horses will stay for the night
and again guests will be taken back to the Picadero. 4 riding hours
Day 5: We leave Los Naveros and ride to Najara across an
immense Spanish finca. For lunch we will stop at a 'Venta' (restaurant)
for tapas. In the afternoon we ride along cattle trails into a hilly countryside
until we reach Najarra, where the horses will stay for the night and we transfer
back for dinner and overnight to the Picadero. 7 riding hours
Day 6: Across fields and meadows we ride from Najara to the
small village of La Muela with a beautiful view over the beaches and coastline.
After lunch our ride continues on through the Naturepark to Zahora. 8 riding hours
Day 7: Our ride will lead us from
Zahora along the beaches towards Conil ending up back at the Picadero. If
you prefer to do the beach ride in the evening, we can arrange a visit to the
Spanish Riding School in Jerrez or take you to Tarifa for a dolphin boat trip -
then in the afternoon we get back to our horses and finish our ride. Overnight
at the Picadero for riders and horses. 4 riding hours
Day 8: Departure after breakfast.
Meeting:
Conil
Airport:
Jerez de la Frontera
Train station:
San Fernando (20 miles)
Transfer:
Jerez
Distance:
38 miles
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Tack:
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English trekking
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Horses:
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Spanish, Spanish Cross
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Pace:
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Moderate with trot and canter - also suitable for less expereinced riders, but comfortable in all gaits and longhours in the saddle
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2.5
to
3
out of 5) Low Intermediate
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Age:
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Min
6
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Weight:
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Max
200 lbs
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
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Max
14 riders
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.Note: EU nationals are onl. more
An ideal climate for riding all year round: The frequent
winds between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic make it cool enough to
enjoy riding even during the hottest sunny periods. In winter the temperature
seldom drops below 15º C.
Good sun protection (gloves, sunscreen, hat
with a chin strap), sunglasses with straps, swimsuit, towel, shorts,
and a windbreaker should also be taken. A jacket or sweater for the
cooler evenings is recommended. A hard hat is not mandatory, but
recommended for safety. A belt pack in which to carry your camera and
other small valuables during the ride is handy. Attire is strictly
informal throughout, though if you are planning to visit other cities
on your own later you may wish to bring a jacket and tie. Regular film
can be obtained locally, but special sizes may not be available - bring
plenty to be safe! It is also a good idea to bring your own soap, since not all hotels
supply it.
| … this packing list is only a guideline for you |
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| Travel documents and Voucher |
| Flight tickets |
| Passport |
| Visa (check with your consulate) |
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| RIDING GEAR |
| Riding pants or Jodhpurs (used if possible!) |
| Riding boots (short) + Minichaps |
| Riding helmet (recommended for all trips) |
| Riding gloves |
| Hat (with chin strip) for sun protection |
| Lightweight Rain coat |
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| PERSONAL CLOTHING |
| Jacket or sweater for cool evenings |
| Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts |
| Jeans |
| Shorts |
| Underwear and socks |
| Pyjama |
| Bag for dirty clothes |
| Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes |
| Swimsuit |
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| ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING |
| Personal Toiletries |
| Insect protection |
| Personal medications |
| Sore cream (for the emergency) |
| Sewing kit |
| Handkerchiefs |
| Adapter for electric appliances |
| Camera and enough extra films and batteries |
| Belt pack |
| Address book and pen (for pictures postcards!) |
| Sun glasses with strap |
| Sun tan lotion and lip balm |
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Your lodgings for the week will be at the Picadero Riding Center just outside of the small town of Conil.
The guest rooms are simple, but clean with private bathroom facilities.
Breakfast is typical of Spain - small. Just some bread, jam and your morning coffee.
Lunches are either picnic style along the trail or in Ventas (small tapas restaurants).
Dinner is always back at Picadero - alcohol free drinks and half a bottle of wine per person is included with each dinner.
Accommodation are recent in construction, very typical Andalusian and comprised of 10 rooms:
-3 double occupancy rooms that are equipped with bathrooms, kitchenette and TV's
-7 triple occupancy rooms with bathrooms and a TV
This trip includes
some wine with dinner
and can accommodate special dietary requests.
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Tack:
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English trekking
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Horses:
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Spanish, Spanish Cross
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Pace:
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Moderate with trot and canter - also suitable for less expereinced riders, but comfortable in all gaits and longhours in the saddle
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2.5
to
3
out of 5) Low Intermediate
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Age:
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Min
6
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Weight:
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Max
200 lbs
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
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Max
14 riders
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Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Passports held by EU nationals need only be valid upon entry to and exit from Spain. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
Spain is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by nationals of EU countries regardless of purpose and/or length of stay; 2. not required by nationals of other countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
1 |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No/2 |
| Canadian |
No/2 |
| USA |
No/2 |
| Other EU |
No |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Costa de la Luz Trail
Tour Code: IT-ESRC08
8 days /
7 nights
~$1,195.00
Difficulty :
Lodging: 
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Dates
Accomodation
Tack:
English trekking
Horses:
Spanish, Spanish Cross
Pace:
Moderate with trot and canter - also s...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport:
Jerez de la Frontera
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