Costa Brava Escape

Pickup in Barcelona late afternoon (5.30PM from the airport, Cafe TABERNNUS) and transfer to a typical Catalan stone house about 30 min from Girona. The rooms are tastefully furnished with views over meadows, forests and the surrounding horse pastures. This secluded place is just right for unwinding after your journey. Get to know the group and your guide over welcome dinner.

A breakfast a short vehicle transfer takes you to the horse farm where you will meet the horses and get ready for the ride.

Depart from the stables on your four-legged companions. Over fields and through dense forests the horses carry you reliably into the lonely outback of the Wild Coast. In this beautiful setting a soothing calm and peacefulness surrounds and you discover hidden natural stone villages. In time for lunch, arrive at an old oil mill that is enchanting and  a hearty meal has already been prepared for you. With every bite of the delicious tapas and te fine oils immerse yourselves deeper into the flavors of this unique region.

Well rested, ride to your accommodation in the afternoon. After caring for your faithful horses you round off the day with another tasty dinner and talk about the adventures of the day.

Lonely paths are winding through the green flood plains along the river and a pleasant tranquillity surrounds you. As you ride through the Catalonian natural stone villages the hooves of the horses echo through the narrow streets and alleys. Under old cork trees the trail assistant has already set the table for lunch – what a magnificent place to enjoy the delights! Afterwards enjoy a siesta after which you saddle the horses and get back on the trail.

Surrounded by rice fields, your impressive overnight accommodation for tonight is the oldest Andalusian stud farm in Catalonia, P.R.E. (P.R.E. = Pura Raza Española).

The stud has more than 30 broodmares and excellent stallions that have a decisive influence on the breeding of the Pura Raza Española. The horses bred here are distinguished not only by their beauty, but also by their excellent character and rideability. It is not only the amazing Spanish horses and their history that await you here, but also comfortable rooms.

After leaving the Stud Farm through the rice fields, ride across the plain of Empordà to Castelló de Empúries with its mighty cathedral. Cross the northern marsh area of the Aiguamolls with its diverse birdlife watch the tMediterranean Pyrenees frame the vast plain like an amphitheater.

Near Roses, a luxurious house with a swimming pool and spa offers a pleasant place to stay.

Like mountain goats your Andalusians horses climb into the mountainous Cap de Creus. High up on the pass you will be rewarded with breath-taking panoramic views: the Gulf of Roses stretches out to the south, while the Golf del Lleó lies to the north.

As you ride along, herbs and flowers line the path, and occasional cork oak groves add a touch of Mediterranean charm. You then descend into a peaceful valley framed by rolling hills. Soon thereafter pass through a picturesque village with its winding alleys and traditional houses transporting us back in time. Here, a delicious lunch awaits at a popular restaurant known for its warm hospitality.

After this refreshing break, continue through the stunning landscapes of the nature park, eventually arriving at the bustling fishing village of Port de la Selva. Your accommodation for the night is an elegant hotel. The afternoon is free for us to explore — whether relaxing on the beach or wandering through the village’s charming streets.

An old trade route winds through rocky terrain in the Nature Park of Cap de Creus. This is where the last foothills of the Pyrenees roll into the electric-blue sea below. The vivid colors, eroded rock formations and bright bays with their deep canyons immerse us in a bizarre coastal landscape.

In a secluded bay enjoy a picnic and go for a swim- what paradise! Spend your last night at Cadaqués, a jewel of the Costa Brava. The whitewashed fishing village, with its old, winding streets is justly considered the most beautiful village on the Wild Coast.

The best “Paella” in the village completes our last evening of the eventful journey.

After breakfast, transfer to Barcelona or Girona.
You will be returned to Barcelona airport at about 1:00PM, or Girona airport at about 11:00 AM, on the last day of the ride. Please make flight arrangements no earlier than mid-afternoon on that day.