RAPA DAS BESTAS
The Sierra de la Groba is home to one of the largest populations of wild horses in Europe: the Garranos. These small, primitive native horses have roamed these mountains for more than 4,500 years, as evidenced by ancient rock carvings such as the Outeiro dos Lameiros petroglyphs. With some of the oldest horse gatherings (curros) in Galicia, the bond between local communities and these horses is truly unique. The Curro is the most anticipated event of the year for local horse-breeding families—a centuries-old tradition where the horse remains the undisputed protagonist.
DURATION: 3 days / 2 nights.
LOCATION: Baiona & Oia (Galicia, Spain).
PRICE: On request.
*Additional nights available upon request.
*We work with small groups to create a more personal and authentic experience.
Arrival at our family accommodation in Baiona from 19:00 onwards.
Welcome meeting and briefing with your guide.
Traditional local dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BAIONA
ITINERARY
DAY 2: MOUNTAIN RIDING & WILD HERD TRACKING
DAY 3: RAPA DAS BESTAS
Breakfast.
Arrival at the farm (Viladesuso, Oia), introduction and horse allocation.
Riding workshop and introduction to the history and traditions of the Curros.
Horseback ride through the surrounding mountains.
Accommodation and homemade dinner featuring local cuisine, with the option to sample mountain-raised foal meat accompanied by Galician wines and traditional liqueurs.
Breakfast and preparation of the horses.
Participation in the cordón (the traditional gathering of the wild horse herds). This is an activity carried out exclusively by local horse breeders, who work together strategically to gather the horses from the mountains and bring them to the Curro.
Arrival at the Curro with the herds.
Traditional family lunch.
Beginning of the Rapa das Bestas after lunch: foals are identified and marked, mares are separated, horses are checked and dewormed before being released back into the mountains.
Return to the farm on horseback and collection of luggage.
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