Restaurants 

Orgiva has a fantastic selection of restaurants catering to all tastes. There are several specializing in the local cuisine of Las Alpujarras.

 Restaurante El Limonero  serves delicious local, national and international specialties cooked with high-quality products.  The restaurant is a short distance from Pegasus Riding Centre, making it a convenient place to eat after spending time in the saddle.  El Limonero serves breakfast, dinner and a fantastic “menu del dia” lunch throughout the week. (closed Mondays)

 Teteria Baraka Restaurant in  Orgiva was voted one of the best ten rural restaurants in Spain. Baraka offers healthy organic menu options along side traditional Moroccan dishes. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu too. If you are stopping just for a drink Baraka has an impressive tea list with over 34 different types of tea to choose from. Seating is in a relaxed Moroccan style cafe with a hippy “vibe” there are also tables outside.

Alquimia  Alpujarra- fresh middle eastern dishes served at this restaurant. The restaurant is a 10 minute walk from the equestrian centre and just round the corner from the bus stop in Orgiva town centre.  The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere & wifi. 

Restaurante La Almazara –  Another Great eating option in Orgiva.  Restaurante La Almazara is an Italian Restaurant with a great range of menu options including Pizzas, Pasta, Fish and meat dishes. Restaurante La Almazara has a beautiful garden dining area, making this restaurant one of the nicest places to eat ‘alfresco’ in the Summer. 

Bars

If you are a non rider and find you need to wait for other family members to come back from a ride or you simply want to enjoy a cold beer after a long trek, our local open air Cafe/bar “Huella Meraki Cultural Centre” is a wonderful place to have a coffee or a few beers. Vegetarian tapas is served with drinks & healthy snacks are also available. During the summer and at weekends there is a lively entertainment program featuring live music, performances, children’s activities and workshops. Huella Meraki cafe/bar  is located  in the eucalyptus forest immediately next door, less than five minutes away.

Places to visit

The  White Villages of Las Alpujarras & Shopping

Pampaneira is a village located high above the town of Orgiva, around 1060 metres above sea level and has some spectacular views and delightful Arts & Crafts shops. It is the first of three mountain villages of the  Barranco de poqueira . The neighboring  famous white villages of Bubion & Capillaria can be visited in an afternoon. At the north side opens the Sierra Nevada range with the highest peak in mainland Spain,  called Mulhacén.  The journey to Pampaneira takes around 20 minutes from Pegasus Riding Centre.

Granada & the Alhambra palace

Drawn by the allure of the Alhambra, many visitors head to Granada unsure what to expect. What they find is a gritty, compelling city where serene Islamic architecture and Arab-flavoured street life go hand in hand with monumental churches, old-school tapas bars and counterculture graffiti art.

The Alhambra is Granada’s – and Europe’s – love letter to Moorish culture. Set against the brooding Sierra Nevada peaks, this fortified palace started life as a walled citadel before becoming the opulent seat of Granada’s Nasrid emirs. Their showpiece palaces, the 14th-century Palacios Nazaríes, are among the finest Islamic buildings in Europe and, together with the Generalife gardens, form the Alhambra’s great headline act. Tickets sell out, so book ahead. 

For serious shopaholics the “Sierra Nevada shopping centre” will not disappoint. Its crammed with all the big name shops, a cinema and a food court. 

Skiing – Sierra Nevada Ski Resort 

The Sierra Nevada Ski Centre is Europe’s southernmost ski station and the highest in Spain. With its high elevation, the skiing season can last from late November until early May. The resort is around 1 hour’s drive from Orgiva and about 27 km from the historic city of Granada. At the foot of the slopes, there is a resort village, Pradollano, which is home to a large number of shops, including many that sell or rent ski equipment, souvenir shops and a small supermarket. There is also a variety of ski schools, restaurants, cafés, bars and nightclubs.

Beach Resort

Where else in the world can you go Skiing in the morning, take a leisurely ride through the stunning scenery of the Alpujarras in the afternoon and end the day on the beach watching the sun set over the Mediterranean?

Motril’s coastal strip has several beaches, the two closest to the town itself being Playa Granada and Playa Poniente. You will find many facilities, chiringuitos (beachfront bars) and restaurants on both beaches. Motril is a 30 Minute drive from Pegasus Riding Centre.

Los Moriscos Golf Club – Motril

The course was founded in 1974 with 9 original holes beside the seashore and eventually was increased to 18 holes in 2006 . Los Moriscos Golf Club is the perfect place to enjoy your favorite sport in a sunny and natural landscape. Los Moriscos is a unique golf course in the province of Granada that combines all the features of a great course. The Golf course is situated meters from the sea and just a 40 minute drive from OrgivaT