Whispers of the Tabernas Desert Ride

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Basic

Basic+

Weight limit

Group size

4-6 tourists,
over 18 y.o.

Nestled in south-eastern Spain, the Tabernas Desert stands as Europe’s only true desert, boasting over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually and receiving less than 250 mm of rain each year.

Covering an area of 120 km², it encapsulates the visual drama and beauty of the world’s great arid landscapes, making it an exceptional natural backdrop for films, TV series, music videos, commercials, and documentaries.

Often referred to as “Europe’s Hollywood,” the desert’s striking scenery has hosted legends such as Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon, and more recently Christian Bale, Ariadna Gil, Joaquin Phoenix, and Jean Dujardin — featured in productions like Exodus, The Hostile Zone, The Sisters Brothers, and El Zorro, among many others.

The expedition invites travelers to journey across the desert, starting from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and Filabres Mountains towards Tabernas. The route covers an average of 30 km per day, combining walking, trotting, and galloping to complete a full circular crossing of the desert.

Cristina S. is the provider and guide of this trip

The provider speaks: English, Spanish, French

I am 54 years old and I was born in France and I lived until my 15 years old. All my family is from Spain (Valencia) then I came back to Valencia where I finished my career and then I came to Almería (Tabernas) where I have been living for 30 years.

Tour highlights

Well-trained Horses

Our horses are fully trained and ready to ensure you enjoy every moment of the 5-day adventure.

Amazing Landscapes

The Desert reveals an extraordinary diversity of landscapes, each of great geological significance, telling the story of its ancient marine past.

Desert Nights and Village Stays

You will be accommodated in a variety of charming locations — spending at least two nights camping under the desert sky.

Route details

Transition between mountains and desert.

Along the riding day we will stop for catering and this night will be in a camp.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

This option is on 5 days riding inside the Desert of Tabernas. In general, the difficulty is not high, nevertheless, there are some small parts which required a good management of the horse. On another hand, the tour is designed based in 5 days riding around an average of 25-30 kms per day. The riders must go all together more or less at the same rhythm changing from walk to trot and galope several times.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Basic+

Guest House

4 nights

Accommodation will change according to the village we will stop each night. That will be camping, Ranch inn or small hotel. We will provide more details once reservation is done.

In case the rider(s) wish another type of accommodation like 3 or 4 stars hotel or similar, we can manage for an extra price.

Accommodation will change according to the village we will stop each night. That will be camping, Ranch inn or small hotel. We will provide more details once reservation is done. In case the rider(s) wish another type of accommodation like 3 or 4 stars hotel or similar, we can manage for an extra price.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Tabernas, Spain

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included

5 days riding
Accomodation
Meals - breakfast and dinner
Basic insurance
Instructor
Car service with driver
Horses transport when required
Activities at each stop

Extras

Activities day and evening of the 7th (OPTIONAL)
Personal insurance for each rider

It's important to know

These tours require experienced, advanced riders. Multi-day routes include faster paces and long hours in the saddle, and the group must move at a steady rhythm.

Riders must be confident, balanced, and fully independent.

We cannot slow down the group pace due to insufficient rider experience. Thanks for understanding.