Spain - Los Alamos
As you ride you have views of the beaches of Cape Trafalgar and across to the coast of Africa. This is a peaceful part of the country which has escaped mass tourism – you will be riding in rural Spain.
Each day’s ride will be different. You will ride through the forest with its sandy tracks, and onto the beaches which stretch for over ten kilometres.
This is Spain and you are on holiday, so the day does not start too early. For most of the year there is an average of four hours in the saddle each day. This is broken up by lunch in small friendly country tavernas whilst the horses relax in the shade.
On the seven night Villa Based Ride you have the opportunity to visit the Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez. Here you see a display of traditional riding and carriage driving. Later you have the chance to visit the school’s on-site traditional saddlers and stately home, and have a tapas lunch and sherry tasting session in the city.
The horses are mainly Andalucian and Andalucian-Arab crosses. They are ridden in English tack. The weight limit for the Andalucian horses is 83 kg, but there are some horses suitable for experienced riders up to 100 kg.
You should be confident at all paces riding a forward going and responsive horse. The pace is varied and there are many opportunities for canters and gallops in the forest and along the beach. Beach riding is always subject to the tide conditions.
Normally riding close to the ocean’s edge is not allowed between mid-June and mid-September. However, Los Alamos has been granted a license to ride on the beach in the summer months providing they are on the beach early in the morning. On these mornings, you will stop for breakfast at a local cafe.
Accommodation is in the Hacienda Jacaranda. The bedrooms are all en-suite and have double beds (one with two double beds to make a twin room).
Single rooms are subject to availability at no extra cost.
The rooms are set in spacious private gardens of palm, cactus and fruit trees. There is a swimming pool (not heated), and the spacious dining area and lounge has an open fire, television, DVD player and music system.
Ingredients are provided for you to make your own breakfast in the morning. The villa is also stocked with a range of soft and alcoholic drinks for the week. Dinners are delicious home made meals at the villa, and lunch is taken at local bars.
Open all year for seven night stays.
Short breaks of four nights (arriving Sunday, departing Thursday) are possible at certain times of year. By exception, for groups of four or more, short breaks may be possible for arriving Wednesday; departing Sunday.
| Holiday | Experience LevelExp Lvl | Arrive - DepartArr - Dep | Price | Itinerary | Availability | |
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| Villa Based Ride | 2 Apr 2023 - 9 Apr 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Short Break - Sunday to Thursday | 2 Apr 2023 - 6 Apr 2023 | 4 nights 4 ngts | $1,010.76 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 9 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 16 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride Seville Feria Week | 23 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 30 Apr 2023 - 7 May 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride Jerez Feria Week | 7 May 2023 - 14 May 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 14 May 2023 - 21 May 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 21 May 2023 - 28 May 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 28 May 2023 - 4 Jun 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 4 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 11 Jun 2023 - 18 Jun 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 18 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 25 Jun 2023 - 2 Jul 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 2 Jul 2023 - 9 Jul 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Short Break - Sunday to Thursday | 2 Jul 2023 - 6 Jul 2023 | 4 nights 4 ngts | $1,010.76 |
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| Short Break - Sunday to Thursday | 9 Jul 2023 - 13 Jul 2023 | 4 nights 4 ngts | $1,010.76 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 9 Jul 2023 - 16 Jul 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 16 Jul 2023 - 23 Jul 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Short Break - Sunday to Thursday | 16 Jul 2023 - 20 Jul 2023 | 4 nights 4 ngts | $1,010.76 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 13 Aug 2023 - 20 Aug 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Short Break - Sunday to Thursday | 13 Aug 2023 - 17 Aug 2023 | 4 nights 4 ngts | $1,010.76 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 20 Aug 2023 - 27 Aug 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Short Break - Sunday to Thursday | 20 Aug 2023 - 24 Aug 2023 | 4 nights 4 ngts | $1,010.76 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 27 Aug 2023 - 3 Sep 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Short Break - Sunday to Thursday | 27 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 4 nights 4 ngts | $1,010.76 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 3 Sep 2023 - 10 Sep 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 10 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 17 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 24 Sep 2023 - 1 Oct 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 1 Oct 2023 - 8 Oct 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 8 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 15 Oct 2023 - 22 Oct 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 22 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 29 Oct 2023 - 5 Nov 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Short Break - Sunday to Thursday | 5 Nov 2023 - 9 Nov 2023 | 4 nights 4 ngts | $1,010.76 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 5 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Short Break - Sunday to Thursday | 12 Nov 2023 - 16 Nov 2023 | 4 nights 4 ngts | $1,010.76 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 12 Nov 2023 - 19 Nov 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Short Break - Sunday to Thursday | 19 Nov 2023 - 23 Nov 2023 | 4 nights 4 ngts | $1,010.76 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 19 Nov 2023 - 26 Nov 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 26 Nov 2023 - 3 Dec 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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| Short Break - Sunday to Thursday | 26 Nov 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 | 4 nights 4 ngts | $1,010.76 |
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| Villa Based Ride | 3 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2023 | 7 nights 7 ngts | $1,891.64 |
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INCLUDES. Accommodation; full board; riding as per itinerary; drinks at the villa; visit to the Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez (on seven night Villa Based Rides only); shared transfers from Malaga or Gibraltar airports at a set time.
NON RIDER DISCOUNT $451.74 (7 nights) or $225.87 (4 nights).
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT. No charge for single rooms (subject to availability).
PAYABLE LOCALLY. Bar bills away from the villa; tips; massage treatments.
NEAREST AIRPORT. Gibraltar or Malaga.
TRANSFERS. Included at set time from Malaga and Gibraltar
The closest airport is Gibraltar. Your flight should be scheduled to arrive to Gibraltar before 13:00 on the first day. On the last day, your flight should be scheduled to depart after 10.30.
Alternatively, transfers are also available from Malaga. If flying to Malaga, your flight should arrive before 12:00 on the first day. On the last day, your flight should depart after 11:00.
Please note that transfers are at pre-set times. If you choose to book flights outside of these times then an additional transfer fee of EUR 150 each way may be applicable, or you may wish to hire a car at the airport.
Los Alamos is on the edge of la Breña National Park on the Atlantic coast of southern Spain.
Daytime temperatures vary from about 15°C from November to March and from 30°C and above during June, July and August. Rainfall is very light with virtually no rain from the beginning of May to the end of September. However it can rain in winter months with most rainfall in November and early December and again in March/April.
The horses were fantastic. Rachel took care to match everyone with a suitable horse. I rode two, both of whom were forward going, but also fun sensible and good-natured. I really couldn’t have asked for more. Nothing wrong. I love the hard copy itinerary and the In the Saddle fabric pouch it comes in. When you book with In the Saddle you know you are going to have a good time.
Jonathan, London
Overall rating: 5/5
Sandals, sunglasses and sun cream - don't forget these pool-side essentials.
In The Saddle says
This holiday is all about creating happy memories with like minded people. Forget about the stresses of day to day life and just have fun for one whole week.