1 NIGHT PACKAGE
The Desert, the Horse and the Rider
Tabernas, Europe’s Desert
Horse riding route designed for experienced riders who are comfortable with the three gaits of the horse: walk, trot and gallop. REQUIRED LEVEL.
Located in south-eastern Spain, the Tabernas Desert is considered the only true desert in Europe, with more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and less than 250 mm of rainfall.
It is a 120 km2 area that combines all the scenic attractions of many arid deserts in other latitudes, making it an ideal natural setting for filming feature films, series, video clips, advertising or documentaries.
Known as the European Hollywood, its landscapes have been walked by Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon and, more recently, Christian Bale, Ariadna Gil, Joaquin Phoenix and Jean Dujardin in films such as Exodus, The Hostile Zone, The Sisters Brothers and El Zorro, among many others.
The Tabernas Desert is made up of five municipalities, including Santa Cruz, Alboloduy, Gérgal, Gádor and Tabernas, which gave its name to this area in 1989 when it was protected for its geological and natural value.
The journey proposed by Malcaminos aims to cross the desert from the base of the Sierra Nevada and Filabres mountains to Tabernas, with itineraries averaging 25/30 km per day, alternating between walking, trotting and galloping.
Summary:
DAY 1: Arrival at the ranch, accommodation at the ranch inn // you can choose the night of the route or extend +1 night for an extra charge.
DAY 2: Breakfast, presentation of the horse and departure for the route. Full day. Return to the ranch.
Included
– Compulsory general insurance for the activity
– Horse with saddle and saddlebags
– Bed and breakfast.
– Visit and lunch at Mini-Hollywood
Not included
– Personal insurance for each rider (mandatory if the rider does not wish to wear a helmet, recommended for all others)
Dates
2025/2026
From September to May, every Sunday. Option of weekdays depending on the opening days of the western settlements.
Accesibility
- Designed for confident intermediate-advanced and advanced riders.
- It is essential to be comfortable in all three gaits.
- Between 4-6 hours on horseback, depending on the pace + stop to visit the western village
- Weight and height details are required. Maximum 90 kg.
Duration
Full day