Island Discovery

Introduction
Mallorca Spain

This ride is on the east coast of Mallorca (Majorca), the Spanish island considered to be the jewel of the Mediterranean islands. Located just east of the Spanish mainland, Mallorca is home to 120 beaches, swaying palm trees and white sand. However, Mallorca's diversity is rich - there are many wonderful villages to visit, church towers and windmills dotting the landscape, fields of ripe fruit trees, plains and mountains to explore. Time seems to stand still on the island and the people are very friendly. Over the centuries, the Romans, Moors and Spanish have all left their mark on the largest island in Spain. This is reflected in all aspects of its local life including the music, the language and the food. The Catalan cuisine reflects the history of the island- there are olives from the Romans, almonds and oranges from the Moors, peppers and tomatoes from the Spanish, and always delicious fresh seafood!
The week includes riding instruction on quality Andalusian horses combined with excellent trail riding across wide open beaches and on the soft and sandy forest trails in the nature park of  Llevant. Highlighted on this tour is a visit to Fort Castillo de Santueri, high on the hillside with commanding views of all that it surveys.

Accomodation

The finca, which has become the heart of the estate, has twelve comfortable private rooms and cabins with bath and a clubhouse with a bar, restaurant, swimming pool and terraces and small spa with sauna, whirlpool etc. It is built in the traditional style of a country home and decorated in a functional and comfortable way, with all the necessary facilities for a relaxing vacation. It is your home for the week for instructions and trail rides. There is an arena for dressage and jumping instructions as well as for beginner lessons.
Alcoholic and non alcoholioc beverages (including water) are not included.

For non-riders: Dinners are approx. 18 euros each, to pay locally (rate subject to change).

The finca is about 20 minute drive away from the beaches (rental car needed).

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Riding

Additional private dressage instructions (on Andalusian stallions or geldings) can be arranged with prior notice.

Riders take care of their own horses (brush, saddle, unsaddle ...)

On two of the days you and your horses will transfer  to the northern part of the island for your riding excursions.

Itinerary

Day 1: (Sunday)
Arrival in Palma de Mallorca and transfer to the equestrian estate. The estate finca is a typical family farm situated in the Levante Hills. Here you will be surrounded by its idyllic natural beauty, a lovely Finca with fruit orchards and their own winery and a small spa facility. What a beautiful place to start your holidays. (no riding and no lunch included today - but can be paid for locally)    

Day 2:
Riders get together in the morning in the arena for a group lesson. If you are keen on more instructions - we can arrange them for you (group or private) or you can take a bike and go for a ride to explore the countryside before lunch. In the afternoon we go for a short trail ride, leaving enough time for relaxation at the pool, make an appointment for a massage, spend some time in the spa or rent a car and sight-see in the historic area and countryside (massage, spa or rental car are not included).    

Day 3: After breakfast you will leave the ranch with your guide with car (45 /50 min) to go to the north of the island. You will ride through the natural Parc “Son Reial” . This is a wonderful area in the north-east from Mallorca, full of pines and sand tracks. At lunch time, while the horses are relaxing, you will have Picnic lunch at the seaside. After the special lunch, you will continue your ride through the pine forest and relaxing sand dunes to finish your adventure at Son Serra. Return to the finca to take a shower and enjoy a marvelous barbecue dinner between 7 and 9 PM.

Day 4: After breakfast you´ll leave with your guide to the Natural Park in Cala Mondragó and S´Amarador, where you will enjoy a very nice beach with marvelous views. You´ll have a picnic lunch at the seaside. In the afternoon you ride back to the estate for dinner and overnight.  

Day 5: After a short morning ride, today riders have a choice to go sightseeing and shopping in Palma for the day. You will visit the Cathedral and the beautiful gardens of 'Palau de L'Almudaina'. Then you have time to stroll around the old part of town, enjoy lunch in a street cafe (not included), go shopping, etc. In the late afternoon we transfer back just in time to freshen up and have dinner at the estate.
Optional (not included): If you are keen for more riding instructions - we can arrange them for you (group or private) or you can take a mountain bike and go for a ride to explore the countryside before lunch. Maybe in the afternoon you relax at the pool, make an appointment for a massage, spend some time in the spa or rent a car and sightsee in the historic area and countryside . 

Day 6:  Leaving with your guide you will make your way to Cala Mesquida and ride on to the “Ermita de Betlen”, a delightful little old monastery. As you continue to ride in the direction of the “Finca d ́Aubarca” you will see the fabulous scenery of the Alcudia bay and pass the “Torre des Matzoc”, an old tower dated from 1741. From this tower you can see the entire Llevant coast. You can be sure you will never forget the spectacular views. You will continue your ride visiting some calas with a perfectly blue sea and have a picnic lunch on one of the beaches. You will return to Cala Mesquida and then back to the finca.

Day 7: Today, your six mile trail ride will wind you through some of the most beautiful terrain Mallorca has to offer which finishes on the top of a hill at the famous castle “Castillo de Santueri”. Here you will see almond and carob trees and the village below. It is commonly believed to have been built by the Muslims in the 14th century and was the scene of many battles as it offered control of the whole area. After your lunch in “Can Raull” (mallorquin meals), on your return, you will see typical rural houses and fruit-bearing trees. This evening you will have a barbecue farewell dinner and a chance to talk about the weeks’ adventures with your new found riding companions.

Day 8: Breakfast and transfer to the Airport taking with you, your unforgettable memories of your stay.  

              Subject to change

Rates and Dates for Island Discovery

Dates Note: Arrival on Sunday.

Other Info
Meeting: Felanitx
Airport: Palma de Mallorca
Transfer: from Palma de Mallorca airport included between 2 and 5 PM

Climate:

The beautiful island of Mallorca boasts an average of 300 days of sunshine each year.
Mallorca is typically Mediterranean with hot, dry summers in the high 20°s (low 80°Fs) and mild winters, with the temperatures roughly half that of summer.
The sea regulates extreme temperatures and pleasant sea breezes also keep hot days from becoming too unpleasant.
Mallorca experiences irregular rainfall, mostly tending to fall between autumn and winter.