Guestbook

The Barbarossa Pirates Trail is excellent for adventurous riders and hiking friends. The horses were as safe as mountain goats as they took us safely to the top of challenging steep mountain peaks. Here we enjoyed the fantastic views and treated the horses with a well-earned break. If we went up steeply , we also had to come down again steeply. So we dismounted and lead on the way down. Here's my tip - leave the flat soled riding boots at home and pack your hiking shoes with a grip sole . Every day after descending into another bay, we enjoyed a carefully prepared picnic.
In the evening we revived ourselves in cozy hotels with very good typical Catalan food. We ended the days socializing with a glass of wine and we fell into bed. After four days of exciting and sometimes very steep climbing we reached the beach and stayed in a lovely little "finca". After a delicious meal we fell into bed. The next day we went for a gallop along the beach and then we rode to one of the typical coastal towns. This was the first "flat land" day without hiking . The next day we rode along the river Ter through endless orchards and forests with long canters on our way back home.
My conclusion: For me it was a fantastic experience - we were a great group and ... where Rudi is, there is a way!.

Sixtina v. Proff-Kesseler-Riemer

Que vivan los Piratas ! I am back from a spectacular and exciting Trail.
We were the "guinea pigs" for the first Pirates Trail; new itinerary, new hotels and new challenges. I really enjoyed this challenge (good footwear is essential) and breath-taking trail through the varied landscape of Catalonia. Our horses climbed up like mountain goats, we usually lead the horses for the steep descents into secluded bays. Beautiful picnic areas were chosen with love. The hotels offered all the comforts you need after a busy day. Delicious food, including lamb from Miquel ... just a real pirate's meal. Fast gallops on the beach make this trail an unforgettable experience for all experienced riders. Super organisation, great horses, everything as always was perfect for a relaxing and adventurous vacation.....
Thanks to Rudy, Simon, Denise, Nacho, Big José and Little José for the great picnics and of course to Daniela.... And last but not least to Paquito who carried me safely throughout the week. I like being with you and I'm also guaranteed to come back for the sixth time.

Katja

Hi Rudi! Thank you and all your staff for a wonderful adventurous trail ride! I am hoping to do one more before to long!.

Sue

Thanks for giving me a trip of a lifetime. The Dali Coast Ride was simply wonderful. The guides, horses, scenery... and picnics !!!!! Rudi has put together a great ride.. THANKS for all your efforts.. they paid off.... very organized trip thanks to you. Petra was great; an experienced rider with a fantastic sense of humor; watching over us and always being focused on safety. And Met put everything together at lunchtime and every evening... always great to see him... it meant food... :-) Again, a big THANK YOU to your whole group.

Gary Price Georgia, USA

We have just finished the Dali Coast Trail ride and wanted to thank Rudi and his team for a fantastic trip. We had a spectacular time. Thank you for providing us with wonderful leadership, horses and locations. We wanted to also acknowledge Petra and Matt for their expertise and good friendship. Jose was also very helpful and accommodating. I don't know how to express enough gratitude for showing us such a wonderful holiday. It is our goal to see you all again.
Please stay in touch. We wish you continued success and happiness.

All the best! Your American friends,

Leslie and Mark Allen