ECOSLOW 2020 DISCOVERING THE AMPURDAN AND THE “COSTA BRAVA” STAR ROUTES OF 3 OR 5 RIDING DAYS

PRICES DISCOVERING THE AMPURDAN AND THE “COSTA BRAVA” 2020

3 DAYS RIDING 700€ OR 5 DAYS RIDING 1.075€

Single room supplement: 30€ per night ( direct payment ) Single person willing to share, if there aren't another person for share with 15 days before of departure, must to pay directly the advertised supplement. ASK US FOR EQUESTRIANS FROM 12 TO 17 YEARS OLD ACCOMPANIED High Season July - August: 60€ - Discovering 3 days riding 100€ - Discovering 5 days riding

WHAT’S THE DISCOVERING THE AMPURDAN AND THE “COSTA BRAVA”?

We offer you two ways: The large: 6 nights with 5 days riding / Or the short: 4 nights and 3 days riding, or 6 nights and 5 days riding, through the variety of landscapes of 4 nights with 3 riding days. Very pleasure, every day starting and finishing at the same place, which means In the same accommodation with a private no hotel changes and totally relax. bathroom Discovery Ride program are a lovely and exciting rides around the Baix Empordà Full board with drinks: Catalan or Spanish food, with local and ecological products, always with territory, an impressive area with a temperate climate. Through a land full of water and wine historical buildings, exciting civilizations, landscapes of great nature, good Professional multilingual guide gastronomy and good wine. An unforgettable experience! Type of horses: Andalusians and Hispanic Arab well trained Tourist Tax To make this experience more authentic, we will be accompanied with our Free transfers from airport or bus or train station of racehorses. We invite you to stay at our accommodation, “Els Masos d’en Coll” a , for other transfers consult price and rural farm with a lot of history of our family, with more than 6 generations schedules cultivating the land. Authentic rural tourism with all the services of today. Our philosophy EcoSlow: Live the tranquillity, disconnect from the routine and connect with nature! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. 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Palau-Sator, two small towns of ancient Roman origin and medieval history of the ninth century. We will season, will escort us on almost the entire route. The always be surrounded by nature, this region is famous for its flat, very natural terrain and its beautiful light. terrain is practically flat throughout the route, which will make it easier for us to enliven the rhythm. We will arrive at Peratallada, one of the most important and best preserved centers of medieval architecture in We will arrive in Verges, cradle of the Catalan singer- Catalonia, from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Here time seems to have stopped. We will take time to visit, songwriter Lluis Llach. We will continue among enjoy the architecture, houses with Gothic and Renaissance windows and arched doors with carved shields. excellent cultivation fields, highly productive being in the alluvial zone. Arrived in we will have and drink something, before following the path. lunch to regain strength. Under the shadow of the To continue we go to Els Clots de Sant Julià, where we will have lunch immersed in the ancestral silence. poplars and with the singing of the water we will relax to soon embark on the path of return. On the way home we will make a stop in Canapost, to see the exceptionally preserved necropolis.

We will pass through Sant Romà de Sidilla an We return to our accommodation. Rest, pool, cocktail ..... A good dinner and sleep. abandoned medieval town where there are remains of the Church and some cases, also Sant Iscle DAY 5 -TOURING THE MONTGRÍ MOUNTAIN d'Empordà, an exponent of how the inhabitants of past eras build the settlements in high zones to prevent Today we will leave Llabià and go to Torroella de Montgrí, a town of medieval origin, which currently maintains flooding caused by the Ter . a balance between modernity and traditional country life. Always guarded by the Castle (S.XII) that crowns the massif, we will continue on our way into the Montgrí We will arrive again at Els Masos d’en Coll, after a Natural Park. The bare limestone that characterizes the massif contrasts with the Continental Dune area that nice day. we will cross, populated by pine trees to fix the sand terraces.

Halfway along the route we will approach the cliffs to have an exceptional view of the sea, we will take advantage of this idyllic point to replenish energy with a delicious meal. We will take some rest time and take advantage of it to go down on foot to Cala Pedrosa, where you can take a bath. We will continue along paths and paths surrounded by scrub and limestone until we resume the dunes, now fully consolidated, to continue towards farm fields and the river, but not before identifying some masies with guard towers, previously used as protection against pirates. We will continue our way to Els Masos d'en Coll, all the comforts await us in our accommodation. In this route we will have been able to have a wide view of the entire territory of the lower Ter that we travel with other routes. DAY 6 - LANDSCAPE, HISTORY AND MEDIEVAL ALTERNATIVE DAY- FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA After a careful and complete breakfast, it is time to prepareARCHITECTUREour four-legged IN friendsTHE EMPORDANETand go out to enjoy Today the route takes us to the beach, a long and very together the so-called Empordanet, name that the locals give to the area of ​​small towns in the interior complete day, so we will start early. The tour allows us to visit of the Costa Brava, of medieval origin. two medieval cozy towns, explore a few kilometers of Monells, a small town very well preserved, with a lot of charm, the walls of the old castle are preserved. Mediterranean forest, follow the Playa Grande until the mouth A spectacular square with a neuralgic center of times gone by. We will take a well deserved time to eat, of the river Ter "La Gola" to the Mediterranean Sea, rest and be able to stroll through the quiet cobbled streets. overlooking the Medes Islands, and return back the final stretch In return we will pass near Catalan masies, the Castell d'Empordà, exponents of the agricultural of Rio Ter, the beautiful enclave of the natural park. potential of the area. Almost at the end of the path we will find a pearl from the region. the Iberian ruins of , the most important and largest ruins in all of Catalonia; The Iberian people are nowadays a According to time and group, this route can be reversed, you mystery, since they are not conserved by writing, this settlement dates from the 6th century BC. until will always enjoy 6 beautiful landscapes, river, sea, crops and the Roman invasión. From past to present, we return to home. wetlands, mountains and medieval villages. Only l'Empordà - Costa Brava can offer you this. DAY 7 - MEDIEVAL VILLAGES NOTE 1: Depending on the national holidays, the weather or the season, Our destination today is to discover the great history of the Middle Ages, passing through Fontanilles we can make changes to the itineraries by offering this alternative or other and Palau-Sator, two small towns of ancient Roman origin and medieval history of the ninth century. itinerary. We always guarantee the quality of our trails.

ALTERNATIVE DAY- FROM THE RIVER TO THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA NOTE: 2 Depending on the time of the year the Horses will not be able to We will always be surrounded by nature, this region is famous for its flat, very natural terrain and its enter the beach, but we can always enjoy ocean views on our horse, and on foot we can reach the beach. beautiful light. We will arrive at Peratallada, one of the most important and best preserved centers of medieval architecture in Catalonia, from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Here time seems to have stopped. We will take time to visit, enjoy the architecture, houses with Gothic and Renaissance ACCOMMODATION windows and arched doors with carved shields. and drink something, before following the path. Masos d’En Coll (Llabià) To continue we go to Els Clots de Sant Julià, where we will have lunch immersed in the ancestral www.elsmasosdencoll.com silence.On the way home we will make a stop in Canapost, to see the exceptionally preserved "Els Masos" is a farmhouse with a lot of history of our family, necropolis.We return to our accommodation. Rest, pool, cocktail ..... A good dinner and sleep. with more than 6 generations growing the land. We have a farm with animals and organic garden. DAY 8 - ADIÓS AMIGOS, WE SEE YOU AGAIN All meals are made with high quality products from our own With the memory of having shared some magnificent days, knowing history, gastronomy, etc, garden and farm or from local producers. You will always have free Wi-Fi, tourist information in the area and, most We will prepare to return to our places of origin, we hope you had a great time and that the memories importantly, friendly and close service. of your Horseback trip with us will last a long time.

PRICES EXTRA COST PRIVATE GROUP We guaranteed with 2 riders. 10% 3 pax or 4 pax 15% 2 pax 5 days/4 nights/3 days riding: 30% 1 pax Full day riding (with fullboard): 700€ 5 pax or more, no extra cost Single supplement direct payment: 30€ per night High Season ( July & August ): 60€ DISCOUNTS

7 days/6 nights/5 days riding: 8% Discount for groups fro m 7 to 12 Full day riding (with fullboard): 1.075€ 75€ For double trail Single supplement direct payment: 30€ per night 5% Discount for riders who repeat with us High Season ( July & August ): 100€

Note: Single person willing to share, if there aren't another person for share with PRIVATE TRANSFERS 15 days before of departure, must to pay directly the advertised supplement. Up to 4 people. Anytime. One-way to/from Barcelona’s airport 220€ per car PRICE NON-RIDER / HALF-BOARD One-way to/from Girona’s airport 75€ per car In all our programs 95€ for night and person non-rider on half board sharing room with rider OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST

EXTRA NIGHT ( Direct Payment ) without riding The horses are equipped with: Front and back saddlebags We have english saddle There is the possibility of expanding your stay before or after the program The helmet is mandatory 60€ per night - Sharing double/twin room with breakfast We have helmets available for riders 90€ per night - Single room with breakfast It is advisable to use cream and glasses, sun protection all Request price in apartment Mas Pou for 4 people: year https://www.elsmasosdencoll.com/en/apartaments/ TRANSFER INCLUDED ON THE PRICE FURTHER INFORMATION

From and to Girona Airport or Girona Train Station, in a single transfer Dates: All year, check the calendar. Generally: 6 nights and 5 days for all customers: riding Sunday to Saturday, or 4 nights and 3 days riding Wednesday to Arrival: Pick-up at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Always, it's possible other dates, private group or not private Please recommend your clients book flights to Girona with a landing minimum 2 riders, during all the year, especially the weeks without time no later than 17:30h. program. Departure: Leave from accommodation at 9:30 a.m. Please recommend your clients to book flights from Girona not earlier Rhythm: Road with step, trot and gallops. than 12:00h. Hours per day: 4 -6 hours on horseback per day, depends of the day, it’s a variety of relax and activity trails. The Girona-Accommodation journey is 1 hour, for more information and Group: Minimum group: 2 riders - Maximum group: 8 riders. other transfers, contact us. Horses: Spaniards and Hispanic-Arabic well tamed. NOTE:There is connection to Girona with bus or train from Barcelona. Weight: Max 90 kg. Experienced riders with more weight, consult. The train company is Renfe www.renfe.com and the bus company is Meals: Every day in full board with water and one drink per person, the Segales. rest of the drinks will be paid directly by the clients. Special diet: If you need a special diet, request it in advance. THE DREAM STARTED IN MASOS D’EN COLL Guides and languages: Our guides communicate with our clients in The Masos d'en Coll is a traditional Catalan country house dated back Catalan, Spanish, English, French and possibility of German. the 18th century. We run the accommodation for 17 years, combining Note: Sometimes changes can be made to the program, due to the hospitality service with a traditional farm and organic garden. weather conditions, and / or special situations that are beyond our control; always under the responsibility and trust of our guides. We make our guest feel like at home with a personalized service and our EcoSlow Philosophy. ADITIONAL INFORMATION

Weeks with Stationary Programs: we offer you different possibilities, we will WHAT’S OUR ECOSLOW PHILOSOPHY? confirm the program that first request with minimum 2 riders. The stationary programs are: It's to be ecological ɚ It's tranquillity It's vitality • Riding Week, Learn to Ride a Horse, 6 nights / 5 riding days It's living in a healthy way • Riding Week, Learn to Ride a Horse, 2 nights / 2 riding days It's connecting with the earth and nature • Discovering the Ampurdan & Costa Brava, star rides, 6 nights / 5 riding days • Discovering the Ampurdan & Costa Brava, star rides, 4 nights / 3 riding days It's to value the simplest and purest It's respecting the environment and people

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JULY AGUST Lu Ma Mi Ju Vi Sá Do Lu Ma Mi Ju Vi Sá Do 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 31 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Important: It’s possible confirm any date from the end of June to the first week of September. And any date during the year. Important: It’s possible to quote other travel duration. Ask us. Note: Weeks with Stationary Programs: we offer you different possibilities, we will confirm the program that first request with minimum 2 riders. The stationary programs are: 5- Riding Week, Learn to Ride a Horse, 6 nights / 5 riding days 6- Riding Getaway, Learn to Ride a Horse, 2 nights / 2 riding days 7- Discovering the Ampurdan & Costa Brava, star rides, 6 nights / 5 riding days 8- Discovering the Ampurdan & Costa Brava, star rides, 4 nights / 3 riding days