The montería is Spain’s great driven hunt, and one of the oldest hunting traditions in Europe. Packs of hounds — rehalas, each worked by its own houndsman — are put into a block of cover known as the mancha to move the game. The hunters, the monteros, are placed at fixed posts (puestos) set through and around the drive, and the hunt turns on staying still, reading the ground in front of you, and identifying game cleanly as red deer, wild boar, fallow and mouflon break through the cover.
It is as much an occasion as a hunt: a full day in the field on classic Sierra Morena dehesa, a traditional country lunch, and the sound of the hounds working the mountain. The shooting is on moving game and demands discipline above all — safe arcs of fire, certain identification, and a steady, unhurried shot. For a hunter who wants the cultural heart of Spanish hunting, it pairs naturally with a stay at the finca and a stalked species on either side of the day.
Logistics
Getting there
- Closest airport
- Madrid or Malaga
- Drive time
- 3.5 hours (Madrid) or 3 hours (Malaga)
- Meeting point
- Airport
Licences, transfers, in-country logistics, rifle rental and taxidermy coordination are all handled for you. See what's included →
Trip Options
Hunt it your way
Note: on most monterías, animals taken are settled on a trophy-fee basis by the day’s result, in addition to the post fee. We confirm the estate’s terms, the species present and the expected numbers with you before the day.
Prices are confirmed with your enquiry — all-in, with no back-charges.
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What's included
In your hunt
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Guiding
- In-country transport
- Airport pickups & transfers
- Hunting licences (per province)
- General hunting insurance
- Rifle rental — 7mm PRC; ammunition at cost
- Taxidermy coordination
- Trophy export coordination
You arrange
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation before or after the hunt (unless arranged)
- Trophy fees
- Taxidermy & shipping costs
- Personal gear
Good to know
Questions, answered
What might I see and shoot?
Depending on the estate, a montería can produce red deer, wild boar, fallow deer and mouflon. We place you according to the ground and talk through what to expect — and what not to shoot — before the drive begins.
Do I need to be fit?
No. You are taken to your post and the hunt comes to you, so a montería suits hunters of any fitness. What matters most is safe, steady shooting and sure footing at the post.
Typical shooting distance?
Shots are usually close to medium range on moving game through cover, so quick, certain target identification and a disciplined, safe arc of fire matter far more than long-range precision.
What rifle/calibre do you recommend?
A driven-game setup is ideal — a low-power or red-dot optic, or open sights — on a fast-handling rifle. We recommend calibres from 6.5mm and up, can advise on your own rifle beforehand, and have rifles available chambered in 7mm PRC.
Can a non-hunting guest join?
Yes. A guest is welcome to accompany the day or stay at the finca with Jess and the team — the montería is a social occasion and one of the most enjoyable days to share.
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Plan your Montería hunt
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