After the successful closing of the Andulucía October tourthe focus of international equestrian is once again on Weighs de la Frontera (Cádiz) with the start of the Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026. The circuit, which this year reaches its thirty-second editionreaffirms its status as a European and world reference for Show Jumpconverting back to Dehesa Montenmedio in the epicenter of equestrian sport during the first months of the year.
The Andalusia October Tour, born at a time of enormous complexity for international sport, has demonstrated in its latest editions a unquestionable solidity. That brave bet that allowed the competition to be kept alive in the midst of a pandemic has been transformed into a stable project, with its own identity and future projection. That recent success of the 2025 edition, It now serves as the impetus for an Andalusia Sunshine Tour that maintains its ambition and its ability to attract people.
Starts on January 15
The 2026 edition of the Andalucía Sunshine Tour will officially start with the Andalucía For Sunshine Tour on January 15 and will continue until March 22. Two months of competition that not only place Vejer at the center of the international equestrian calendar, but also act as a authentic economic lung and social for the La Janda region. During this period, the activity generated by the circuit boosts employment, hospitality, commerce and services, consolidating its positive impact on the territory.
Two months of high-level competition
The sports calendar has been designed to offer high level competition during these two months. The program includes international competitions of two, three and four stars, tests reserved for young horses and competitions for minors, which will have their CSIO the penultimate week of Marchconfiguring a balanced circuit that accommodates both the big names in Obstacle Jumping and promising pairs. This combination, careful and diverse, has been one of the hallmarks of the Sol Equestrian Circuit since its origins.
During these weeks, Vejer de la Frontera transforms into an authentic equestrian city. The facilities of the Dehesa Montenmediotogether with especially favorable weather conditions in winter, turn the south of Andalusia into a strategic enclave to start the European season. Added to this is a professional and close environment that distinguishes the circuit and explains why so many riders, owners and technical teams repeat year after year.
Economic and social impact
The Andalucía Sunshine Tour goes far beyond sporting competition. Its economic and social impact is felt throughout the region, with thousands of visitors who generate constant activity in hotels, restaurants and local businesses. The province of Cádiz thus reinforces its position as sports and tourist destination first class, linked to quality, hospitality and active tourism. In this 2026 edition, the Sunshine Tour experience will be reinforced by an outstanding gastronomic commitment. The Azotea Group will lead the culinary offering of the event, conveying the essence of El Campero, the restaurant most emblematic of Barbate, to the most significant gastronomic spaces of Dehesa Montenmedio. A proposal that unites sport and territory, and that will allow riders, teams and visitors to enjoy cuisine deeply linked to the identity of the area, further elevating the overall experience of the circuit.
From a sporting point of view, the Andalucía Sunshine Tour maintains its role as development platform of Obstacle Jumping. Tests aimed at young horses make it possible to evaluate the progress of new generations in a demanding and professional environment, while the highest category competitions offer established pairs optimal preparation for the major international events of the season. This coexistence between emerging talent and proven experience has been key in the growth of the circuit and in strengthening the Spanish leap on the international scene.
Solid structure
The continuity of the project is also supported by a solid organizational structure and in institutional and private support. In the words of the circuit director, Teresa Blazquez, Looking ahead to this edition, “we have the same enthusiasm and commitment as these more than three decades of touring. Always grateful to the riders who choose our location, as well as to the sponsors who support our sport. “Junta de Andalucía, Diputación de Cádiz and CD Salamanca are a great pillar for our tour.”
With the start of 2026, Vejer is once again at the top of the international equestrian calendar. The Andalucía Sunshine Tour faces a new edition with an ambitious program, a consolidated organization and an intact capacity to attract the elite of Show Jumping. A circuit that not only opens the European season, but also continues to lead the way in how to combine sporting excellence, territorial impact and passion for the horse.
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