Andalucia
Sensuous and passionate these lands will conquer your heart and soul
Day 1
Flamingos and flamencos : Bienvenidos a Andalusia!
Day 1 – Your today’s highlights
This morning we will pick you up at your hotel in Seville and head to the nearby small harbor of Gelves where you will meet the finest freshwater sailor, Fernando. He knows everything about the Guadalquivir river and he’s keen to share it with you aboard his boat for a cruise. We’ll disembark literally in front of our friend Pablo’s terrace, where we will enjoy the best cafe con Leche in Spain ( his own words).
FEATURED THEME : Inner travel
We’ll head to El Rocio now, a truly singular town in Andalucia that hosts a relic that attracts hundreds of thousands of people each year for a special pilgrimage, and we mustn’t forget to pay our homage to “la Virgen del Rocio”.
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After we will meet Diego, an ornithologist and environmental activist, and we’ll take his 4wd to do some bird watching with him in the national park of Doñana, the largest reserve for migrant birds and lynxes in all of Europe. We will have our lunch overlooking the wetlands of the natural reserve.
FEATURED THEME : Carpe Diem, the quintessential gourmet
In the middle of this natural paradise, we stay tonight in the luxury eco-lodge Ardea Purpurea. Surprising gastronomy and a wonderful environment with star gazing is on the menu tonight.
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Ardea Purpurea Eco Lodge
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Ride on the frontier of magic
Day 2 – Your today’s highlights
It’s time to head south, deeper and deeper into Andalucia. Arcos de la Frontera is pretty much the quintessential town of this extraordinarily rich region. Arcos is a typical whitewashed stone town, mazy and full of symbolism, from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures. In order to discover this incredible place like real locals, we will mount thoroughbreds from Pedro’s authentic Andalusian stables. From there we will follow a route towards Arcos de la Frontera and see its impressive fortress built on the flank of a small mountain
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After our ride, we will venture deeper into this town for it to reveal the magic and the mystic of the three cultures that coexisted there. Magic and superstitions are everywhere in the narrow streets. We will enjoy our lunch in the old town, with real Andalusian cuisine, a blend of oriental and Iberian traditions.
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After this we’ll go to your hotel. We will know you will enjoy a well-deserved rest in the middle of this natural oasis, far away from stress and modern tribulations.
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Casa la siesta 5 stars hotel
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The Moorish sushis
Day 3 – Your today’s highlights
The coast of Cadiz is known as “the coast of light”, for the sunlight that reflects on the sandstone cliffs… it’s an absolute wonder to see. So today we will meet our Captain, Jorge, who has been fishing tuna along this coast for decades. He will sail us around the waters of Barbate natural park, which is a natural sea reserve with a very unique biosphere. He will explain to us the tradition of tuna fishing which goes all the way back to Moorish times. Jorge will disembark us at the harbor in Barbate, known as the mecca of the tuna fishermen. We cannot leave here without having tasted the freshest tuna of our lives.
FEATURED THEME : Carpe Diem, the quintessential gourmet
Back on land, this afternoon we want you to discover an amazing outdoor contemporary art museum. The NMAC Foundation invited internationally known artists to install their creations in a spectacular pine forest. Gemma, the manager, will come along with us to help us understand the works on display.
FEATURED THEME : Curating your stay
We will continue this little trek to one of the chicest traditional hotels and golf clubs in Andalucia, where we will enjoy the renowned clubhouse bar for a nice aperitif.
Tonight we’ll have dinner in Vejer de la Frontera, a magical place filled with the charm of the oldest part of Andalucia.
FEATURED THEME : Into the wild
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Casa la siesta 5 stars hotel
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Red grapes in whitewashed villages
Day 4 – Your today’s highlights
Let’s move towards Ronda. We’ll start our day with an epic walk into the mountains of Grazalema. Impressive peaks embellished by all those typical whitewashed villages such as Zahara de la Sierra. An unforgettable walk passing through all kinds of landscapes and topographies.
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After a well-deserved lunch in a hunting refuge in the mountain village of Grazalema, we’ll start our descent to Ronda and more precisely to the Schatz Biodynamic winery where Gemma and Antonio will explain to us the whole philosophy behind their wines. Of course, we won’t miss the occasion to taste those wines either.
FEATURED THEME : Wine is a bottled poem
Tonight, at La Fuente la Higuera, our stunning hotel, we will be served a light dinner around the pool.
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Fuente la Higuera 5 stars hotel
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From deep canyons to starlight dinner
Day 5 – Your today’s highlights
We promise you one of the most spectacular walks of your life today. A walk into the canyons of Gaitanejo is one of the most spectacular walks in Andalucia, a 7km (4.3 miles) walk over wooden bridges, catwalks and tunnels over the turquoise blue water of the river. This infrastructure, which was put in place by the kings of Spain in the 20th century, is nominated the prestigious list UNESCO World Historical Heritage,
FEATURED THEME : Inner travel
For lunch, we will enjoy the typical atmosphere of a “venta Andaluza”, with marvelous views over the Ronda valley.
FEATURED THEME : Into the wild
After lunch, we will visit the amazing village of Setenil de las Bodegas which is literally carved into the mountains and where people still actually live in the caves.
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This evening, Juan Carlos will show us his unique wine estate with the most incredible view of Ronda and its legendary bridge illuminated at night. This is where we are having our final dinner together, prepared by our chef Javi who works with disabled young guys to help them integrate in an active life. Also, we will be pleased to host Mati, our flamenco dancer for a private show for us tonight. Olé !!!!
FEATURED THEME : Into the wild
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Fuente la Higuera 5 stars hotel
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Farewell
Day 6 – Your today’s highlights
This morning after a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, we will transfer you to Malaga. There Eduardo will walk us through the lovely streets, squares, and fountains of this vibrant city and lead us in the narrow streets for a genuine tapas tour. After having enjoyed those colorful last moments, we will walk you to the high-speed train platform and in less than 2h30 you will be in Madrid.
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Hotels
Ardea Purpurea - Sevilla
In the heart of the Doñana Natural Park, and only 35 km away from Seville, this 4 star eco-lodge, constructed in the fashion typical of the marshes, perfectly combines tradition and natural resources, symbiosis of wrought iron and wood, castanet ceilings, all used in an elegant and refined decoration … in short; the architecture and design but mostly the incredible scenery and location make this hotel unique and a new way of enjoying nature from inside a natural park.
Casa La siesta - Cádiz
Set in acres of grounds with magnificent, unspoiled views of an authentic rural setting. Casa La Siesta offers its guests the privilege of space and the luxury of privacy. The heart of the place is its lovely central courtyard lined with shady spots for dining together in the evenings. Dotted around it, each guest room comes with its own private terrace, should you want to escape the rest of the group for a while with a book, a glass of wine and a stunning sunset for company. Beyond that, the rolling hills of the Cadiz countryside stretch away.
La Fuente la Higuera - Málaga
Light and space would come first… This tastefully furnished hotel in Ronda, Andalusia, is based in a centuries-old restored millhouse surrounded by olive groves. The centerpiece of the lovingly-tended gardens is the pool with sweeping views over the tree-covered hills and valleys covered in trees with their cypress, walnut, chestnut, olive and palm trees. In the heart of the Andalusian countryside, La Fuente de la Higuera offers tranquility in the most romantic and beautiful of settings. Enjoy the starlit dinner on the terrace amidst orange and lemon trees, magnolia, and jasmine.
