Mule Trekking
Jimena is ideally placed for mule trekking as it is on the very edge of the Parque Natural de los Alcornocales which is
criss-crossed with ancient mule tracks. The terrain offers everything from riding in the valley of the river Hozgarganta to
riding in the cork and pine forests of the mountains. Mule trekking trips can often be arranged with experienced local muleteers
who normally use their mules as working animals; for example, carrying cork down from the mountains. One of our muleteer contacts, Juan,
also makes the beautiful traditional mules
clothes which is the term the Andalucians sometimes use to refer to the saddle,
bridle etc.
Tethered mules
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Traditional mules clothes
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Mule at resting stage
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