Morning: Excursion to the Alhama river valley Climbing down the “end of the world”, we will arrive at the very birth of the Alhama river. We will then ascend through the pine forests of the Sierra Nevada natural park. This ride will enable riders to appreciate the contrasting differences of the varying scenery in the area: From bad-lands more typical of Colorado canyons to streams and luscious valleys and finally the Mediterranean pine forests and the highest plain of the Iberian peninsula, rising at 1400 meters above sea level, from where the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada once again become visible.

Day 3: 1/2 Day Excursion

Morning: The Alcornocales way Riding through the small village of “Marchal”, we will start the climb to the first levels of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park in which are located the largest concentration on oak woods in the Iberian Peninsula. We will pass through many traditional small villages that specialise in the production of “Vino Mosto”, a tradition wine that is produced at high altitude. Following our ascent, we will emerge at the very heart of the natural park and will be able to see the “dark side” of the Sierra Nevada where the traditional Iberian bulls are bred in the freedom of mountain ranges.

Day 4: Full Day Excusion

This day will be divided into two parts. During the first half of the day, we will climb up through winding paths and arrive at the village of Cogollos, one of the portals of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park. The path leads us on to the spectacular pine forests and the Cogollos lake which collects its water from the melting ices of the Sierra Nevada. We will have our lunchtime picnic next to the lake, and those who wish to do so may also have a swim. After lunch, we will continue ascending along the old mining routes of the Santa Constanza mines. This route offers spectacular views of the Zenette valley and of the Picion (2400meters). We will then descend and gallop across the wide plains and will finally arrive back at the riding centre in the evening.

Day 5: 2 1/2 Hour Ride

Morning: On this final day of the stay, we will head East into the Natural Park. In this direction, the scenery is different, spectacular, and moonlike, with read earth and semi-deserts which hide an abundant wealth of life: aromatic plants, mountain goats and once again, amazing views of the surrounding areas.