Horse Ride to Cala de Enmedio from Agua Amarga

Hípica Aguamarga is 3 km from Agua Amarga, in the heart of the natural park, and its rides leave straight from the stables. The most popular is the two-hour one: it follows a hill trail to Cala de Enmedio, an unspoilt beach with no buildings. Depending on how many people are in the cove, you may be able to ride along the shoreline.

The routes

• La Rambla, 1 h. Follows a dry watercourse beside the stables. It is the one suited to beginners and children.
• El Olivo Milenario, 1 h. For slightly more experienced riders: it covers part of the watercourse up to a very old olive tree of extraordinary size.
• Cala de Enmedio, 2 h. Hill track to the unspoilt beach.
• Viejo Ferrocarril, 3 h. For people with some experience: it follows the old railway track towards Lucainena de las Torres and returns via the Olivo Milenario and the old ore-loading pier.
• Cala del Plomo, 3 h. To El Plomo beach, with cliffs of volcanic origin; there may also be a stretch along the shoreline.

There is also a route to Llano de Don Antonio, which the website mentions without describing.

Price, age and booking

The riding school's website does not publish prices, minimum age or weight limit: ask when you book. Rides are by appointment between 8:00 and 22:00, every day of the week, and the riding hours change with the season. Book by phone (628 075 041) or by email. It is a registered active-tourism company (AT/AL/00093).

When to go

In summer, ask for the first or last hours of the day: the Cabo de Gata hills have no shade. From October to May you can ride comfortably at any hour.

What to bring

Long trousers, closed shoes, a cap, sun cream and water. If you want to set foot on the cove, put swimwear in your backpack, although it is not clear how long you stop there: ask.

Combine with

Los Genoveses beach and the path from Los Escullos to Isleta del Moro complete a day on the coast.