Packages and Options

Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from Malaga. Briefing of what lies ahead while enjoying dinner and local wines. Hotel Pepe Alvarez, Trevelez
Day 2: The White Villages
After a relaxed breakfast at 9am we drive to our farm (5km from the hotel) to meet the horses. This day takes us via forestry roads and bridle paths into the famous white villages Portugos, Capilerilla, Pitres and Busquistar. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. (Approximate riding time 5,5 hours)   Hotel Pepe Alvarez, Trevelez
Day 3: The Trevelez Valley
Breakfast at 9am. We take the high road towards Trevelez through oak and pine forests. Broad tracks invite for exciting long cantering followed by ancient Moorish trails. At the Rio Trevelez we stop for one of our legendary picnic lunches before continuing along the Moorish trails to the beautifully restored Hotel El Castañar Nazari. (Approximate riding time 5,5 hours)   El Castañar Nazari
Day 4: Mountain High – Loma De Juviles
Breakfast at 9am. This day takes us along bridle paths and forestry roads into the next valley. Along the way we will stop for a relaxed saddle bag picnic while enjoying the beautiful views of the Contraviesa Range and Mediterranean Sea, on clear days even Africa’s coast. Our hotel for the night is the comfortable El Cercado in Alcutar, with it’s great pool and country cuisine. (Approximate riding time 5,5 hours)   El Cercado, Alcutar
Day 5: The Berchules Valley
Breakfast at 9am. We will explore the area around Berchules and Alcutar via forestry roads and bridle paths. We will return to the Hotel for lunch and to have time to enjoy the fantastic pool. (Approximate riding time 4 hours)   El Cercado, Alcutar
Day 6: Back to the Farm
Breakfast at 9am. Ride back to the stables by one of three different routes: we walk, trot and canter from Alcutar back to the farm in just one day! Great views and fantastic cantering tracks are found along the way through forests and open grasslands! (Approx riding time: 7 hours).   Hotel Pepe Alvarez, Trevelez
Day 7: Views, Views and More Views
Breakfast at 9am. We explore the higher reaches above the farm, climbing up to 2112m before descending into the Rio Bermejo Gorge! Possibly the most beautiful scenery of all our days in the saddle! (Approximate riding time 5,5 hours)   Hotel Pepe Alvarez, Trevelez  
Day 8: Adios Amigos!
Transfer to Malaga airport (arrival 11am). Taxis and buses are available at the airport to all local towns and resorts.

With  335 days of sunshine a year, good weather is almost guaranteed.  However, there can be variations in temperature with altitude and between day and night.  The temperatures in February to early May range from 10 degrees C and 25 degrees C with a possibility of bad weather.  From mid-May to July and September it ranges between 18 and 30 degrees C .However, riding at altitude always brings a wonderful fresh breeze and makes these temperatures more  comfortable.  In October and November temperatures drop back to between 15 and 25 degrees C. Days are mostly sunny with the odd the chance of rain.  Early mornings and evenings can be cool even in the summer.