Riding Through El Rocío

Over spring break I went riding through El Rocío and Doñana National Park! It was so amazing that I'm going back this weekend.

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El Rocío, Spain

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My horse for the weekend, Noah, is an Andalusian, which means her breed is from the southern region of Andalusia
Cars and pedestrians aren't allowed to enter the park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
You can only go through the park by bike, on horseback or with a tour company
In Spanish, horse is "caballo" and the rider is called "el/la jinete"
El Rocío is famous for its "ermita," a sanctuary that draws almost a million people from all over Spain to this tiny town every summer
The town is made for horses; it has only dirt roads and hitching posts so you can ride into town and grab a drink or a meal
The town is also famous for its "marismeña," a lake and marsh with wild flamingos
Later on in the first day, I rode a different horse named Triana (which is a famous neighborhood in my home city, Sevilla)

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