Spain, Catalonia
If you want to experience beautiful and exciting trail rides where you will be warmly and personally cared for from the very beginning, then this is the place for you.
You can choose from different rides. Trail rides where you move from hotel to hotel or the Costa Brava Discovery where you stay on the farm all week. All rides start from the beautiful eighteenth century farm situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees. You will have the chance to gallop along untouched beaches, explore small medieval villages such as Besalu, Crespia and Bascara and enjoy wonderful picnics with wine, and not to mention the beautiful dinners that only taste better after a long and exciting day in the saddle.
Accommodation and Food
If you choose any of the trail rides you will spend nights at different hotels and farms. If you have set you mind on the Catalonian Discovery you will stay on the same farm for your entire stay.
Single Rooms: You can book a single room (Prices for the Single Room Supplement are under Dates and Prices). Single Supplement will apply if there is no one to share with.
Safe deposit box: No
A/C: No
Hair Dryer: Yes
Towels and sheets: Yes
Fridge: No
There is also a restaurant and a common room with an open fireplace. On warmer days, it is nice to take a dip in the pool. On the other nights, you will stay in hotels and guesthouses specially chosen for their character. You will stay in double- tripple rooms with shower/toilet and in some cases with a shared shower/toilet.
Breakfasts are typical and tasty hotel breakfasts and lunch generally consists of picnics.
A support car will usually bring a hearty lunch consisting of cold cuts, salads and wine and a table will be set for you. When the support car cannot reach you, you will have a ‘western-style’ picnic consisting of bread, cheese and cold cuts that you will bring with you in your saddlebags.
Dinners consist of three courses and are both substantial and tasty and include nutritious Mediterranean inspired food with lots of vegetables. Water and wine are included.
Horses
You can choose from about 25 beautiful horses. The breed is mainly Arabian thoroughbred or Arabian thoroughbred mix with English thoroughbred or Spanish horse. There is everything from calm and stable horses for the unsure rider to lively and energetic horses that make demands of their riders.
The rides are fun and diverse with lots of trotting and galloping.
You will care for your horse during your stay, including brushing, saddling etc.
The horses are very well groomed and in good physical condition. On the trail rides, they are fed three times a day and washed every evening. The horses are unsaddled at lunch and in the evenings there is a pasture where they can relax and have a well-deserved rest.
Travel Information
Ability Description: Trail Ride Level 2-3 >>
Included in the price: Accomodation and riding according to program, full board incl. water and wine.
Not included: Flights, transfers, insurance, drinks and extras not mentioned.
Travel: Book flight/rental car >>
Flight to Barcelona (1h 45 min. from the riding centre) or Girona (50 min. from the riding centre).
Transfer: Book in advance with HorseXplore and pay in cash direct to the riding centre.
From Barcelona Airport
Price 2025: 130 EUR/person/return
Time: At 18.00. Book a flight that arrive no later than 16.30. Departure day: Drop off at 12h00.
Meeting point: Terminal 2 (B) outside Exit door C (it is the door near the big horse sculpture in the main hall). If you arrive to terminal 1 (A) there is a free shuttle bus between the terminals.
From Girona Airport or Girona Trainstation
Price 60 EUR / person round trip for all programs except Smugglers Trail & Cattle Drive 130 EUR/person round trip..
Time: At 19.30 On the way home, you will be at Girona airport about 10:00/10:30 am.
Meeting point airport: Bar Caffriccio
Will you arrive at times other than normal transfer times, we recommend car hire as it is expensive by taxi.
Train: Go to station "Rodalies" in terminal 2, and take the R2 line towards Barcelona. Depart at Sants Station (ca. 22 minutes). Take from Barcelona-Sants to Girona. Here you find train times and price Renfe>>
Season: March to November.
Single room: Can be booked with a supplement. For price click on ”Book on request” under Dates & prices. If there is no one to share a room with, a single supplement will apply.
Currency: EUR
Credit card: The riding centre accepts credit cards.
Tipping: Not required but appreciated.
Wifi: There is Wi-Fi at the riding centre and most of the hotels.
Electricity jack: EU standard
Group size: Min. 4 max 11 riders. On Catalonia Discovery rides min. 2 max. 11 riders. On Cattle Drive min. 6 and max 16.
Age limit: Minimum 14 years (younger riders are accepted if they are experienced).
Weight limit: 90kg
Beach: 30 minutes by car from riding center.
Pool: Yes on some hotels and the riding centre.
Misc.:
Riding equipment to borrow: Helmet
Saddle bag available: Yes
Special diet: Inform when booking.
Luggage: For the trail rides, pack in a soft bag. For the cattle drive: it is very important to bring a second soft bag (to repack) for just the things/clothes for 2 nights at camp.
Climate
From April to end of October, it is normally more than 25 degrees during the day. In July-August there may be more than 30 degrees in the shade. Sea water has a temperature of about 25 degrees all the way to the end of October, but is colder in spring. It rarely rains, except during November to February.
Feedback from our travellers
Perfect Hotels and Fantastic Riding!
"Lovely, charming hotels! Very good food. I got exactly the riding experience promised in the description! It was fast-paced with lots of trotting and wonderful gallops. Varied terrain with some challenges. Energetic, friendly horses with plenty of energy and a strong desire to run. You could tell they really enjoy this! My horse was a gem—forward-going but not too hot.
I am incredibly satisfied! I’ve had an amazing trip with great company, delicious food, beautiful surroundings, and fun riding on a very nice horse."
– Beatrice Mårtensson
An Unforgettable Riding Experience with a Fantastic Guide!
"FANTASTIC! Our guide Lois was incredibly skilled and professional, making our trip even more special. Wonderful long riding days in a fantastic setting with a great variety of riding and pace. The horses were excellent. Professional and friendly service. Exceeded my expectations! I can't wait to book my next trip! A truly amazing experience!"
– Carina Glas
Wonderful Accommodation and Trustworthy Horses in Beautiful Nature!
"Fantastic accommodation and food at the horse farm itself. Incredibly beautiful nature, and our guide Lucy was excellent. At times, the terrain was rocky, but there were also long, wonderful gallops. The horses were fantastic—forward-going yet safe."
– Anna Lindberg
A Welcoming Atmosphere and Great Riding Tours!
"Beautiful accommodation with comfortable beds. The pool was very much appreciated! Homemade and plentiful food. Lovely picnic lunches. Wonderful riding tours in beautiful nature. I felt completely at ease with my horse—it felt safe in all environments. The whole team was very friendly and contributed to making us feel well taken care of."
– Katharina Lundström
Fast-Paced Riding on Amazing Horses!
"A very nice person drove us to the facility, where we received a very warm welcome! The riding was very fast-paced. It should be noted that this ride is very high-energy and requires an experienced rider in good physical condition. The horses were absolutely stunning!"
– Susanna Lindberg
Fantastic Accommodation, Delicious Food, and Varied Riding!
"A fantastic house! Nice room, great to have separate beds and a private toilet and shower. Lovely communal areas that we enjoyed using! Well-prepared, delicious food for both lunches and dinners! Breakfast was also excellent—fresh bread, toppings, homemade marmalade, etc. Everything tasted great! Excellent riding with varied terrain, surfaces, and pace! I rode two different mares, both of which were lovely and forward-going. A very positive experience with everyone involved, both two- and four-legged!"
– Camilla Anjou Lenhov
An Adventurous Trip Filled with Variety and Quality!
"The food was exquisite and varied, from cozy picnics to local delicacies. The variety in the riding was impressive—from thrilling gallops on the beach and racing on a track to crossing rivers and riding down staircases. The landscape was ever-changing, making each day unique. The horses were well-trained, agile, and provided a safe yet fun riding experience. The staff was professional and friendly, and their passion for the horses and the region was evident. All in all, an unforgettable trip filled with adventure, breathtaking scenery, and top-quality service."
– Martin Simán
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