Transfer Option:

The Weekend Getaway goes from Thursday evening to Sunday morning.

A long weekend filled with riding in the varied countryside of Catalonia. Two full days of trail riding, Friday and Saturday. With the Pyrenees on one side and the Mediterranean in the distance on the other, this is an ideal setting for a refreshing short break! This also combines well with a visit to Barcelona or Girona.

DAY 1:
Transfer from Barcelona at 6:30 PM to Sant Jaume de Llerca and up a narrow winding track through thick forest and Mediterranean "jungle".  Perched high up on top of a ridge we come to our destination: An 11th century stone farmhouse with a commanding view over miles of forests and mountains looking out to the snow capped peaks of the Pyrenees. Here you will meet the family, the guide, the cook and of course, the horses that are stabled here. At dinner, the guide will go over the riding days and you will be told about the special characteristics of our Andalusian trail horses. We can discus riding experience and the sort of horse that you would like to ride.

DAY 2 and 3:
After meeting and tacking up your horse, you can enjoy two days of interesting and varied riding. The scenery is spectacular with beautiful panoramic views. You will ride out of the rolling hills onto the River flood plains, ideal for long canters and gallops. The Meadows are rich in scented herbs and wild flowers. Shady rivers make ideal spots to stop for a picnic and a rest. The local villages are unspoiled and the architecture a treat. Stop off on the way at a local bar for a refreshing drink. This region is full of lovely old churches, castles, culture and history. This is a taste of rural Catalonia, a great discovery. The horses are a joy to ride! At the end of a long trail ride they are still enthusiastic about a gallop. At the end of a good days riding, sit on a terrace with a glass of cava looking out on the spectacular views!

Day 4: 
Departure after breakfast - transfer back to Barcelona or Girona.  Arrival at the airport in Barcelona is estimated around 11:30 AM. If you are staying for an extra few days, there is a good train connection from the airport to the city center.


 

Please pack your luggage in one or two soft bags rather than a cumbersome suitcase.

Laundry Facilites and Internet access available at the mountain lodge.

Winter (additional to list above):
-          Normal riding gear & rubber boots
-          Sturdy shell for wind and rain
-          Warm sweater

You will stay at the 17^th century country stone house, which has been lovingly restored. As the house is situated on the top of a hill, you can enjoy wonderful vistas of the surrounding countryside.

The farm draws drinking water from its own well, while electricity is generated by a solar power system and a generator.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

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