Experiences

• Horse riding

  There are over 70 Lusitanos at La Donaira, bred and raised according to natural horsemanship principles, otherwise known as horse whispering. The friendly, experienced international team here can tailor rides to suit any level of experience and ages, from beginners learning to the ropes to invigorating hacks through the mountains.

• Garden and farm tours

  See sustainable agriculture in practice and learn about La Donaira’s ethical farming approach, embracing animal welfare and ecological regeneration. Collect eggs fresh from the nest, see baby goats, lambs and calves frolic in their pastures and discover the beauty of. In the gardens, modelled after a medieval monastery's, find out about some of the 200 types of healing and edible herbs and flowers.
  

• Food and wine

  Enjoy a guided cooking class using fresh, seasonal and organic products from the farm and surrounding area. You can also visit the 'Tasting Room' to sample the finest best local and regional wines, walk the finca's vineyards and learn about the biodynamic winemaking process.

• Beekeeping

  Meet a passionate beekeeper to learn about the finca’s sustainable and entirely natural methods, then help them collect delicious raw wildflower honey.

• Exploration

  There's a range of guided hikes on and off the estate designed to suit all fitness levels. Night walks are possible when there is a full moon. Mountain bikes are also available for guests.

• Natural horsemanship training

  Assist and observe in one of the daily training sessions of the young horses, between 6 months and 3 years old. By understanding the horses’ natural instincts and ways of communicating, the experts here train them without causing stress or fear to teach trust and respect for all future training and interactions.

• Spa and wellness

  There's a wide selection of wellness activities such as yoga and pilates, all with a La Donaira twist, plus an indulgent menu of all-natural treatments in the spa.

• Paragliding

  When the right weather conditions meet, walk to the top of La Donaira’s mountain while mules Sylvia and Frida carry your paragliding material. Take off from the peak in with a highly experienced instructor and soar over the landscape below.

• Discover Andalusia

  If you do find yourself wanting to venture further afield, the fascinating historic cities of Seville, Cádiz, Granada and Ronda are all a short drive away, and the mountains are dotted with romantic ‘pueblos blancos’.