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What to do · Albarracín

Horse Ride in the Sierra de Albarracín from Tramacastilla

On horseback · from 1 h · guided, no experience needed · 20 minutes from the town

InformationFrom €35 per hour
From
€35 per hour
Duration
1 h
Season
All year, by appointment
Who it's for
Families

Vilatrama is an equestrian centre in Tramacastilla, on the road from Albarracín towards the sierra, about 20 minutes from the town. It goes out with a guide along the paths of the Sierra de Albarracín on relaxed rides from one hour, designed also for people who have never ridden, and prepares longer routes for experienced riders.

The rides

The routes are personalised, for one person or a group, and always with a qualified guide. They are adapted to each person's level; anyone who has never ridden is taught the basics before setting out. You can go from age 6 and no experience is needed. The centre sits on the IE-034 equestrian route, from Albarracín to the Montes Universales, and also mentions multi-day itineraries along the Camino del Cid.

If you prefer to learn first, they give basic instruction in the ring, which is not compulsory for the rides.

Prices

According to its equestrian tourism page:

  • Rides and routes: €35 per hour. Long routes and groups, on request.
  • Basic riding instruction: €35 per hour, or €300 for a 10-session pass.
  • Carriage ride: €20 per person per hour; the carriage for the whole day, on request.

They accept Bizum.

With children

As well as the rides, they offer horse-drawn carriage trips around Tramacastilla, for all ages, and a short ride for the smallest ones within the grounds. Meanwhile, older ones can wait in the bar with a terrace. They also rent electric mountain bikes to explore the sierra at your own pace.

How to book

Book on +34 669 20 33 49, by WhatsApp or at [email protected]. The usual hours are from 9:00 to 20:30, except on competition days or in cases of force majeure, and they ask you to call before going. Wear comfortable clothes, long trousers and closed shoes. Vilatrama has no accommodation of its own, but helps with booking in houses and inns in the area.

To combine with

In Tramacastilla itself are El Batán, the Michelin-starred restaurant, and its hostelry: a morning horse ride and a long lunch fit well into the same day. Back in Albarracín, the climb up the walls at sunset.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know how to ride?

No. The short rides are for beginners and always go with a guide.

Is there anything for very small children?

Yes, a short ride within the grounds and the horse-drawn carriage.

How much does it cost?

€35 per hour of riding, according to its website.

As a familyWith teenagers

Who runs it

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

Chef María José Meda working in the kitchen at El Batán© El Batán

El Batán, in Tramacastilla

Restaurant · Tramacastilla · €€€€

What to order: the Tierra tasting menu, the only one at the gastronomic restaurant; mention allergies when you book

The La Peculiar dining room, with the brick fireplace and the name on the wooden mantelpiece© La Peculiar

La Peculiar, Small Restaurant

Restaurant · Albarracín · €€€€

What to order: let them tell you about the off-menu dishes, which change with the market

Chalkboard with the dishes of the day beside a bunch of flowers in the restaurant© El Rincón del Chorro

El Rincón del Chorro

Restaurant · Albarracín · €€€€

What to order: the cardoon with almonds and black truffle in season, or the Albarracín kid goat

To stay nearby

Room with a double bed, wooden floor and sofa© El BatánSmall hotel

Hospedería El Batán

Former wool mill beside the Guadalaviar · Two restaurants, one Michelin-starred · Garden and parking

Why we like it: Former wool mill beside the Guadalaviar in Tramacastilla, 20 minutes from Albarracín: doubles from €129 and half-board packages with the Tierra menu.

From €109 / night View details
View of Albarracín from the inn© Posada del AdarveSmall hotel

Posada del Adarve

4 rooms and an apartment · In a tower of the Portal de Molina, attached to the wall · Breakfast with local produce

Why we like it: Rural hotel in a tower of the Portal de Molina, an 18th-century house in the wall: four rooms from €65 and an apartment for four.

From €65 / night View details
The stone and reddish plaster façade of the manor house© Casa de SantiagoSmall hotel

Hotel Restaurante Casa de Santiago

9 rooms · Restored manor house opposite the church of Santiago · Restaurant · Lounge with a view and reading attic

Why we like it: Family-run hotel with nine rooms in an old-town manor house, opposite the church of Santiago, with a restaurant serving local cooking and a lounge with a view.

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