Horseback treks and expeditions across Spain

Horseback ride through Sierra Morena with a night in the dehesa

Two days on horseback through the dehesa of Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, with a rural overnight and Jaén-style dinner. Iberian lynx country.

In Parque Natural de la Sierra de Andújar · Jaén

Trek · 1 nights Easy

From 145 € /person

No commitment · We design it with you

At a glance

Riding through the dehesa of Sierra de Andújar Natural Park
Iberian lynx country —largest wild population on Earth
Calm Andalusian horse, suitable for beginners
Jaén-style dinner at a rural country house
Real silence: no engines, no nearby villages

What you'll experience

First ride and night in the mountains

Arrival at the meeting point mid-morning, horse presentation and safety briefing. Departure on a trail ride through the pastureland for 1.5-2 hours, with stops for wildlife observation and rest. Return to base, transfer to rural accommodation, free time and dinner featuring Jaén cuisine (andrajos, game meat, local extra virgin olive oil).
Another side of the holm oak forest

Early breakfast at the accommodation. Transfer to the equestrian center and second ride through another sector of the park, with different scenery and views: better light for photography, higher chance of crossing groups of deer. One and a half to two hours on horseback, return to base and end of the program around noon.

What's included

This is what the bundle covers. If you want to tweak something, we'll sort it in the proposal.

Lodging

Night in a rural lodging in the area

Double room at a country house or guest house near the park, picked for proximity to the ride and friendly service. Clean, honest, well placed to return from the ride and have dinner without driving.

Activities

Day-1 ride through the dehesa
1.5-2 hour ride at walking pace along tracks of Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, on an Andalusian horse with a qualified guide on foot. Helmet and insurance included.

Meals

Jaén-style dinner

Day-1 dinner at the lodging featuring local dishes: andrajos, ajoblanco, pipirrana or seasonal game meat, plus extra-virgin olive oil from Sierra Mágina or Cazorla. Drinks not included.
Day-2 breakfast

Breakfast at the lodging before heading to the second ride. Olive-oil-and-tomato toast, fruit, coffee and herbal teas; local produce.

Extras

Day-2 ride through another sector

Second 1.5-2 hour ride at walking pace through a different stretch of dehesa, with morning light and higher odds of crossing deer groups. Same kit and guide as day 1.
Optional extras

Add-on block, bookable separately if you want to go deeper. Subject to availability and supplement.

Included

· 1.5-2 h horseback ride (day 1)
· 1.5-2 h horseback ride (day 2)
· Andalusian horse and tack
· Safety helmet
· Qualified guide on foot
· Activity insurance
· One night of rural lodging in the area
· Day-1 dinner (Jaén cuisine)
· Day-2 breakfast

Not included

· Transport to the meeting point
· Meals not listed
· Alcoholic drinks at dinner
· Gratuities
· Any extras at the lodging
· Wildlife outing with a lynx-spotting guide (optional, booked separately)

Choose your option

The plan is the same in all of them. Only what you pick here changes.

Night in a rural lodging in the area · Double room at a country house or guest house near the park, picked for proximity to the ride and friendly service. Clean, honest, well placed to return from the ride and have dinner without driving.

Standard double room

Country house or guest house with private bathroom.
Characterful room at a cortijo

Supplement ~€25-40/night. Subject to availability.

Optional extras · Add-on block, bookable separately if you want to go deeper. Subject to availability and supplement.

Wildlife outing with an Iberian-lynx specialist guide

Dawn or dusk outing (3-4 h) with a local guide. Supplement ~€60-90/pax.
Visit to the Virgen de la Cabeza Sanctuary

Transfer and entry to the sanctuary (32 km from the equestrian centre). Supplement ~€20-30/pax.
Dinner with Andalusian wine pairing

Pair the day-1 dinner with local wines. Supplement ~€15-25/pax.

Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.

File:Fotografo de caballos pura raza espanol.jpg

The area

Sierra de Andújar Natural Park covers 75,000 hectares in northern Jaén province, deep in Sierra Morena. Mediterranean dehesa, rounded granite, streams that dry up in summer. One of the last strongholds of the Iberian lynx, of the (residual) Iberian wolf and of the Imperial eagle. Almost no villages inside the park: most of the population lives in Andújar (40,000 inhabitants), just south of it.

Andújar — 32 km · 30 min
Jaén — 75 km · 1.2 h
Cordoba — 90 km · 1.3 h

By car (most practical): A-4 motorway to Andújar, then JV-5010 toward Virgen de la Cabeza Sanctuary / the Natural Park. From Madrid ~3 h 30; from Seville ~2 h 30; from Córdoba ~1 h 15.
By train: AVE high-speed to Córdoba or regional train to Andújar; then taxi or rental car (no useful public transport inside the park).
By plane: nearest airports are Granada-Jaén, Seville and Madrid-Barajas.

Parque Natural de la Sierra de Andújar Jaén

Price calendar

Per-person guide price. The final quote arrives with the personalised proposal.

From	To	Price per person	Season
1 Mar 2026	31 May 2026	165 €	Spring
1 Oct 2026	31 Oct 2026	155 €	Autumn
1 Nov 2026	28 Feb 2027	145 €	Mild winter

Who this fits

With friends Adventure Ecotourism Local Life Relaxation

A fit if you've never ridden a horse or have only done it a couple of times: rides are 1.5-2 h, the horses are calm and the guide walks alongside the group. A fit if you want to sleep far from any noise and eat honest Jaén cuisine. Not a fit if you're after trotting and cantering: this is walking pace. Not a fit either if you expect to see the lynx on cue —the animal is here, but spotting one in the wild needs luck and an early start.

Frequently asked

Got a question not listed here? Just ask.

Do I need to know how to ride?

No. The Andalusian horses are calm, selected for beginners, and rides are at walking pace. The guide walks with the group and gives basic instructions before setting off.

Will I see a lynx?

Honestly, no guarantees. Sierra de Andújar is the spot on Earth with the highest odds, but the lynx is elusive. You'll see dehesa, deer, wild boar, vultures; with patience and an early start, some people do spot one.

When is the best time?

October to May. In July and August the dehesa tops 35 °C / 95 °F and the activity stops making sense. The Virgen de la Cabeza pilgrimage (last weekend of April) fills the area: book well ahead or avoid those dates.

Can kids come?

From around 12 years old, depending on weight and height. For younger ones, ask —some centres offer short guided pony walks.

What kind of lodging is it?

Country house or guest house near the park, standard double room. Not a boutique hotel: honest, clean, well placed to come back from the ride and have dinner without moving the car again.

Otros paquetes

Otros paquetes de Horseback treks and expeditions across Spain

Check availability

Request availability and we'll confirm within 24 hours.

No commitment Reply in 24 h No hidden fees