Description
This riding holiday destination offers a wide choice of programmes including several different trail routes, based stays and weekend or short breaks. These trails are suited to intermediate riders and above, although a beginner riding programme has been introduced for those who wish to learn. The rides are primarily based out of the farmhouse at Els Masos D'en Coll, with some other accommodations used during the point-to-point trails. Joan is your host at Els Masos and he is a knowledgeable and passionate man with many years of experience in the hospitality industry. He speaks limited English but will be aided in the day-to-day running by Patricia, as well as their experienced trail guides who all speak English fluently.
This beautiful area is full of spectacular towns and villages, surprisingly untouched by the hands of time, and the architecture still reflects the glory of days gone by. Catalonia is full of wild and unspoilt wilderness just waiting to be discovered on horseback. From pretty beaches to meadows and mountain paths, there is a variety of terrain to be explored with the help of knowledgeable guides and a sure-footed horse.
Following the Pyrenees down to the coast brings you to the Emporda region, one of the wonders of Catalonia with undulating fields of olive groves, vineyards, sunflowers and fragrant Mediterranean pine forests. Here you will also find the Alvera wine growing region that produces rich, full-bodied wines that are an absolute delight. The gastronomy of Catalonia is an experience all of its own: the meats, game, fish, fresh fruit and vegetables... all combined to create the most delicious Mediterranean style cuisine. During these trips, you will enjoy authentic local meals accompanied by locally produced red wine. Catalonia is an area rich in history and culture and has a very distinctive feel to it. It remains a relatively unknown corner of Spain and has a strong cultural identity of its own. It's a fascinating place to explore!
There is such a choice of riding programmes that it can become hard to choose! Please get in touch if you are in any doubt or would like some help choosing between the different options below. We can check the availability for these rides and should be able to tell you what programmes and dates are available for you to join or discuss the suitability of an itinerary for you as well.
This destination has been visited by Natalie from Far and Ride, so please get in touch if you'd like to chat with us to get more of a feel for the type of riding available.
NB. Costa Brava beach riding is not available during the peak summer months of June to September. At other times of the year, the beach rides may need to be early in the morning to ensure that you can make the most of empty stretches of sand! However, please note that canters/gallops are subject to local conditions and sometimes tides mean that the sand is too deep and you won't be able to canter on the beach.