People & Culture

La Cartuja Stud & Medina

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$76.00

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Language: German, English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Tour and free time in Medina Sidonia
Andalusian horse show
Go backstage at Yeguada stud farm and tour the barns

What to expect

Andalusia is synonymous with horses and heritage, and this half-day tour wraps it all up into one package. You'll explore the historic white village of Medina Sidonia and visit the Yeguada stud to watch a fascinating display of Spanish horsemanship before.

Your day kicks off at the historic town of Medina Sidonia. Located atop a strategic hill, its winding alleys have witnessed the rise and fall of countless civilisations. Enjoy a guided tour and free time, taking in top sights such as the castle ruins and the Gothic-Renaissance Church of St Mary the Crowned.

Then it's on to Yeguada de la Cartuja – Hierro del Bocado stud farm in the grounds of a former Carthusian monastery. Here, you'll witness the strength and beauty of renowned Andalusian horses in a show that features free-running colts, classical dressage and more. You'll also get a sneak peek into the stallion yard, harness room, coach houses and mare barn.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Entrance fee

What to remember

This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Crowe
From United Kingdom - June 2023

Traveled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

The excursion was very enjoyable and just the right length. I was disappointed that we only had 10 minutes to look in the shop at the end of the day. ...

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La Cartuja Stud & Medina

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