Where Legacy Shapes the Land

Las Loberuelas stands as the meeting point of two remarkable Spanish lineages, the Madariaga family, whose name is synonymous with sporting excellence and conservation, and the Caballero family of El Puerto De Santa Maria, founders of the celebrated sherry house Caballero, whose heritage is steeped in craftsmanship and tradition. Together, María and Gonzalo de Madariaga have shaped the estate into what it is today: a living expression of heritage, hospitality, and harmony with nature.

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Hidden within the rolling hills between Andalucia and Extremodura, Las Loberuelas is more than a sporting estate, it is a family legacy. For decades, it has been regarded as one of Spain’s most authentic destinations for driven partridge shooting, offering not only extraordinary sport but a rare connection to Spain’s timeless rural culture.

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A Legacy of Conservation and Sport

Gonzalo’s father, Valentín de Madariaga y Oya, is remembered across Spain as one of the country’s most respected hunters, naturalists, and conservationists. A man whose passion for the countryside defined his life’s work, Valentín believed that true sport must go hand in hand with respect for the land. His influence helped to shape modern game management and ethical hunting practices throughout Spain, blending traditional methods with forward-thinking stewardship.

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At Las Loberuelas, his philosophy continues. The estate’s partridge drives, red deer stalking, and wildlife management all reflect Valentín’s enduring principles: sustainability, precision, and reverence for the natural world. To shoot at Las Loberuelas is to experience not only the finest sport, but also a continuation of the Madariaga family’s values, a standard of integrity that transcends generations.

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A Family’s Lifelong Passion

Under María and Gonzalo de Madariaga, Las Loberuelas remains proudly family-run and intentionally exclusive. Every part of the estate bears the mark of their care: the restoration of the lodge, the management of the drives, the balance between hospitality and authenticity. Together they have preserved the essence of what Valentín began, ensuring that Las Loberuelas is not a business, but a way of life.

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Days here unfold much as they have for generations: with the light breaking across the valleys, the sound of bells drifting from distant villages, and the rhythmic beat of wings over the guns. Every guest who visits becomes part of this story, one that honours tradition, celebrates friendship, and upholds Spain’s proud sporting spirit.

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Las Loberuelas is not about spectacle or status; it is about belonging. It is about the quiet confidence that comes from knowing you stand within a lineage of people who love and protect the land. Through their stewardship, María and Gonzalo have ensured that the family’s passion, for sport, for Spain, for the countryside will endure for generations to come.