SPAIN: Ventas Quemadas
January 15-18, 2025
HOST: MIKE FITZGERALD
FROM YOUR HOST
Embarking on a partridge shooting expedition in Spain is an exhilarating experience that captures the essence of traditional hunting. The rugged landscapes of the Spanish countryside, with its rolling hills, dense thickets, and sprawling farmlands, set the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable adventure. As the first light of dawn breaks over the horizon, the anticipation builds among the hunters.
The thrill begins with the rhythmic fluttering of wings and the sudden appearance of partridges, darting through the sky with remarkable speed and agility. Each bird presents a unique challenge, requiring the hunter to combine skill, precision, and quick reflexes. Each successful shot is celebrated and shared with enthusiasm. The sound of gunfire echoes through the valleys, a testament to the timeless tradition being upheld.
As son of the Frontiers founders, Mike Fitzgerald, Jr. was brought up in our outdoor travel business. Today as President, Mike is quite involved with all sporting and Elegant Journeys programs in sales, marketing, and management. Mike grew up with shotguns, is an avid shooter and loves his bird dogs, and has enjoyed driven shooting personally in Denmark, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hungary, and multiple times to Spain where he hosts a group annually.
Mike lives with Kristene and their two English cockers, Lakland and Jett in western Pennsylvania – minutes from our Frontiers office.
ABOUT Your Host
Beyond the hunt itself, the Spanish hospitality adds a rich layer to the experience. After a morning in the field, hunters gather for a hearty lunch, often featuring local delicacies and fine Spanish wines. The conversations flow, filled with stories of the day's adventures and plans for future hunts. This blend of challenging sport and cultural immersion creates a deeply satisfying and memorable outing, making partridge shooting in Spain a pursuit that is remarkably rewarding and exhilarating!
Join me for an incredible 2-day driven shoot in January, 2025. It promises to be one of the very best shooting experiences of your lifetime!
Sincerely,
Mike Fitzgerald
What to expect
From world class shooting to tapas and tempranillos, guests will enjoy the finest driven shooting in Spain at Ventas Quemadas. This is a 2-day shoot. The daily bag is 700 partridges to a private Frontiers line of nine guns. We have many years of experience working with these Spanish operators and their field services are the very best. Complementing the shooting, guests will enjoy incredible cuisine, extremely comfortable accommodations, and unmatched hospitality.
Professionally presented driven red-legged partridge in the beautiful countryside of Spain that are incredibly fun and challenging to shoot!
Fine quality shotguns and cartridges are included.
A great trip to bring a non-shooting companion. Our Elegant Journeys Team can design a great pre- or post-shoot itinerary extension to include more time in Madrid, Barcelona, the south coast of Spain, Portugal, and/ or other points in Europe.
Ventas Quemadas
The house of ‘Ventas Quemadas’ was built in 1860, as a casino, on the outskirts of Sevilla. The home estate has been restored with 9 luxury double suites and 9 bathrooms. Guests come to ‘Ventas Quemadas’ in search of having memorable shooting days, and enjoying beautiful scenery, excellent cuisine, a superb wine list, luxurious accommodation, good organization and a friendly family run atmosphere.
The setting of the estate is incomparable for partridge shooting. It is formed by very undulating and abrupt mountains that provide some of the most challenging partridges in Spain. The partridges are flushed off high hills to produce stunning bird flights. The changing terrain and topography enhance the variety and quality of drives. So great is the movement of the landscape and habitat that the range of drives is seemingly unlimited.
Jan 15, Arrive in Seville or cordoba, spain
Your party will be met upon arrival. From there you will transfer to the shooting estate, where you will get a chance to unwind before being fitted for your guns. Enjoy a relaxing evening with cocktails and a fine dinner.
Jan 16-17, Shooting at Quemadas.
Two days of shooting 700 birds to a 9-gun line. Non-shooters will enjoy a full day tour in Seville with lunch. The other day will be in the field with the shooters.
Jan 17-18, Return.
Following the shoot, return to Seville for evening flights, trains or hotel overnight in the Alfonso XIII Hoel.
Estimated Costs
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF THE SHOOTING ARRANGEMENTS : $10,569.00 per gun*. Package is 2-days of shooting driven red-legged partridge with 9-guns in the line shooting a total of 700 birds per day.
INCLUSIONS:
• Full board and lodging with a non-shooting companion per hunter during two nights at ventas quemadas. 2-Days of shooting.
• Guide to meet you at the airport and help you through customs with your guns.
• All transportation to/from the estate.
• The organization of the shoot with all field services.
• Cartridges on site.
• Hunting licenses and compulsory hunting liability insurance.
• All meals and beverage included.
• Internet and laundry service included.
• Taco (picnic) in the countryside during the shoots.
• Guns loan side by side and over and under, gauge 12 and 20-ga.
• Transfer to and from shooting area with 4x4 wheel vehicles and full guide service.
• Gun and boot cleaning.
• All taxes and fees, including spain’s 21% vat.
NOT INCLUDED :
• Airline transportation – Frontiers welcomes the opportunity to book your tickets.
• Hotel arrangements and ground transfers as outlined in Madrid, Cordoba, and Seville.
• Non-shooting tours in Madrid, Cordoba, and Seville.
• Train ticket from Madrid to Cordoba/ Seville.
• Gratuities at hunting estates (approx. €200 per shooting day)
• Lunches and dinner when away from the shooting estates.
Note: Hotels, transfers, touring, and meals away from the estate will be quoted individually.
*All costs outlined are subject to change with fluctuation in rate of exchange.
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