After breakfast in the shaded patio, mount your steeds and set off to Montenegral Alto, crossing cattle country, and pine trees riding cross country until you reach the lunch spot, set up in an ancient ruin. There will be saddle bags with snacks for our pit stops as we pass the town of Secadero, and on to Montenegral Alto where we arrive at a monastery converted to a hotel, with old wooden furnishings, an idyllic grand pool and lounge areas. NIGHT: Monastery, Montenegral.

After breakfast at the monastery we proceed towards Castellar de la Frontera, The history of the village goes back to prehistoric times and the Bronze Age, after which the place became a medieval fortress, where we will spend the night. On the way, we will stop under cork trees, for a paella while the horses rest tied next to us, before arriving to the fortress walls. Dinner and a flamenco show will set the scene for this stunning location.  Night: Castellar.

Breakfast and a quick walk around the castle walls to absorb the history and hopefully see the vultures fly over the large dam of this natural protected area.  We proceed to Jimena de la Frontera, stopping at a traditional Spanish “venta” for lunch. This eatery is well established amongst riders, and has tie rings for this purpose and water for the horses. We continue along some agricultural fields, and on to this laid back village where we will stop again for the night. There is a spa available for massages at request (not included in rate), and the option to drive into town to experience the vibe at the square.  Night: Jimena de la Frontera.

Early breakfast and departure. The horses are transported home.

After tea and coffee and a quick breakfast we head out with our horses to Castellar de la Frontera, stopping pine forests with spectacular views to Gibraltar, and passing the town of Secadero to continue towards Castellar de la frontera. Lunch will be set up mid way, for a paella and some time to stretch your legs. We arrive at the ancient fortress in time for dinner and some sight seeing. The night will be spent in a rural house and dinner will be at the guests own accord in town. There some traditional bars and restaurants throughout Castellar.  Night: Castellar.

After breakfast, we mount our horses to continue towards Jimena de la Frontera, stopping at a traditional Spanish “Venta” for lunch. This is a stop over point for riders where tie rails are available and the horses will be watered. We continue across fertile land and head through the village to arrive at a quaint hotel, with Moorish influence. Dinner will be at the guests own accord, at the town square or in one of the numerous restaurants in town. Night: Jimena de la frontera.

Early breakfast and departure.