Andalucia Unwrapped

Cadiz
27th - 30th March
Cádiz is an elegant seaport surrounded by endless beaches along the sunny Costa de la Luz in Southern Spain. Settled by the Phoenicians around 1100 BC, Cádiz is the oldest city in western civilization as well as the launching point for the adventures of Christopher Columbus in the New World. Today, Cádiz is still one of Spain's leading ports and has a vibrant cosmopolitan culture. From the palm-lined promenades to plazas filled with fragrant orange trees, Cádiz has plenty of Mediterranean charm to match the balmy weather. Las Puertas de Tierra (the city gates) guard the ancient centre of Cádiz, an enchanting jumble of distinct barrios such as La Viña, the old fisherman's neighborhood; the historic area of El Pópulo; and the gypsy quarter of Santa María, birthplace of the flamenco song
We fly from Manchester to Malaga arriving before midday. We travel to our house in Antequera for a welcoming lunch. Then there is a 3 hour pleasant, relaxing drive to Cadiz.
There will be a stopover along the way for you to stretch your legs or seek refreshment. We have booked a hotel in the old town that is very convenient for bars,shops and churches. The Hotel Francia y Paris is situated in a beautiful square with a few bars and cafes .
That evening we dine, just round the corner, in a modern restaurant and tapas bar that many people consider to be the best in Cadiz.
Tuesday 28th March
We have a late start to the day departing at 11.00 to visit our favourite winery in Spain, Fernando de Castilla.is only 50 minutes away. This bodega, founded by Jan Petersen has gone from strength to strength. Not only are his sherries, the best in the world but the lunch he provided was exquisite. The traditional setting of this house and the dining room, was matched by the food and wine, making this a highly enjoyable experience. Even if sherry is not your favourite tipple, when matched with food it`s so good. In Europe sherry is always dry. We can guarantee that this venue and dining experience you will always remember.

We return that evening to dine in the old, fishermens quarter of Plaza de Tio. This a beautiful row of old cottages with numerous tables outside. As you would expect the emphasis is on fish and seafood but there is also a very tasty stew of rabo de toro and other meat dishes.
This quarter or barrio is very friendly and accommodating. Round the corner is a bar that reeks of atmosphere and history. As a friend of ours would say.”You could settle in here”. This is so popular with the locals and everyone spills out on to the street, creating a real, street atmosphere.

Wednesday 29th March
After a busy day there is free time to explore Cadiz. We will meet at 2 for lunch. In the meantime this will give you time to visit the cathedral,which has a strange mixture of baroque and rococo elements..The food and fish market (especially the fish) is probably the best in Spain, Fantastic golden sandy beaches, beautiful botanical gardens,stylish variety of shops or walk the ancient streets soaking up the rustc, shabby chiq charm of the old town. We head for the beach and dine at a restaurant looking out to the sea. Pictured below is one of the town beaches

There is more time to relax or shop and we meet again in the evening for a restaurant that specialises in red tuna. We tried a selection and were hard pressed to choose between the dishes. They were all that impressive.

Thursday 30th March
This may be the last day but we have packed an awful lot into this Thursday. We leave the hotel for a 60 minute drive to a winery that is producing some fine wine, Bodega Etu-vinos ..This is the most southern vineyard in Spain. It has great views of the Atlantic and its breezes have a beneficial cooling effect on the vines. This is a small winery and everything is done by hand.
Then we leave for the most beautiful village of Vejer. Vejer is like a Spanish Ludlow. Every cafe restaurant is serving high quality food. The stunning castellated town is a magical place to explore, its quiet cobbled streets meandering through a charming jumble of secret corners, hidden patios and delightful houses. Great care has been taken to preserve this beautiful town Hidden behind ancient walls is a magnificent church, and in general visitors will barely find a hint of plastic or a trace of the 20th Century. The town square, shaded by vast palm trees, has a wonderful old fountain with traditional ceramic Andalusian frogs which spout water high into the air, thus forming a fountain. We lunch overlooking this square.. We leave at 3 to have a leisurely drive back to Malaga airport for the evening flight to Manchester.
We are convinced that this has all the hallmarks of being a great trip. Should you be considering it, we will advise you to book early as the hotel has a limited number of rooms.
The cost of this trip will be £895.00. Bearing in mind that this will include flights, transport, all meals and wines. There would be a £75 supplement for a single traveller. We would like a 25% deposit on booking and the balance 6 weeks before leaving

Hotel Lecce 5 stars in the city centre

Puglia 22nd - 26th May 2 places left
( if demand 15th -19th May)
Baroque to Primitivo
Apulia or Puglia is probably Italy’s best kept secret. The place, people, food and wine are fantastic. In July we unwrapped something very unique for you to share with us. We have found off the beaten track some unspoilt villages to enjoy. We had a few recommendations but dismissed some as not being up to our standard
Puglia, the remote heel of Italy's boot, dramatically combines fairytale cottages (trulli), Baroque churches and traditional cuisine. Italian families head for the coast every year in July and August, but handsome Baroque towns such as Locorotondo and the engaging Lecce see only a handful of visitors each day.
Monday 22nd May
We take an afternoon flight from Manchester to Brindisi arriving around 8pm and then we have a 40 minute drive to our hotel in Lecce. Our hotel is set in the historic centre, nestled between palaces, squares, churches and intriguing alleys. Set in a former 18th-century palazzo, this boutique hotel Patria Palace Lecce, patriapalace.com/en/ is a 1-minute walk from the ornate Basilica di Santa Croce and 4 minutes on foot from 16th-century Castello Carlo V. This is a grand elegant hotel full of old charm and so, so Italian with refined, traditional bedrooms. They also provide a breakfast fit for royalty. After checking in we walk 50 yards to the old square and dine at a trattoria.
Lecce is a riot of cherubs; the Baroque masterpiece of southern Italy. Sometimes described bt the locals as the 'Florence of the Baroque' or the 'Rome of the South'. Lecce's history goes back a long way - you can still see ruins of a Roman theatre and amphitheatre - but the period which led to town's current fame was the 17th century. A period of prosperity led to grand developments and the wholesale construction of palaces and churches. These buildings adapted the fashionable Baroque style to the soft local stone, with decorations and cherubs extravagantly covering facades and doorways. This local style is known as barocco Leccese ('Lecce Baroque').
The historic centre (centro storico) demands you explore the picturesque little lanes and finding the more far-flung Baroque churches. The town's great artistic treasure is its architecture which have absorbed the modern world, by magnificently including stylish restaurants, bars and shops
Tuesday 23rd May
After breakfast we visit the winery Agricole Vallone and will taste their range of wines. Their top red Gratticaia is a multi medal winning wine and one of Italy`s top wines. We return to the hotel and there will be a few more hours to explore Lecce. We dine locally at a restaurant we have selected
Wednesday 24th May
There will be time available to further investigate the town before we leave the for a 90 minute drive to Locorotondo. We had searched many villages and dismissed many as being on the tourist route. We went there and were enchanted by the beautiful setting of this town. The town is perched on a hill top overlooking undulating slopes packed with crops, vines and more trulli. It is is officially one of the Borghi più belli d'Italia, the most beautiful villages in Italy. Although it has received this accolade, it is still a working living town. There are no hotels just apartments. We went in the middle of a storm and it was still attractive. We also saw for the first time adouble rainbow. It is a walled village and has numerous bars and restaurants. As well as its picturesque appearance the town is also known for its wine production (especially whites). We check in to our apartments and meet for an early evening wine tour and tasting. There has been a huge investment in this winery and the contrast between the old Trulli farmhouse and the new cellars for storing the oak barrels is amazing. Then we go on to one of the fabulous restaurants in the centre of the old town.

Thursday 25th May
After strolling around the old town centre we have a short 15 minute drive to Alberobello. It is a strange and picturesque destination. This small town has been made a UNESCO World Heritage site for its unusual districts of trulli, the characteristic white-washed conical-roofed houses of the area. You could imagine J R Tolkien had this in mind when he created the Lord of the Rings and homes for the Hobbits. Then we go to a super winery Mano a Mano which is a collaboration between a Californian and a girl from Friuli, who both were passionate about the Primitive/ grape variety Zinfandel. The usual grapes Primitivo and Negroamaro show well as do Aleatico and Susumaniello The tasting is in their elegant stylish tasting room by led by Vito whose passion for the wines shines through. The wines are very impressive. Vito also gave us many recommendations and he suggested one trattoria, less than 100 yards away, which is the best restaurant in Noci. We tried their range of Anti pasta which portrays superbly the local cuisine and their fresh vegetables and fish. There is a 30 minute return journey to Locorotondo. That evening we dine locally

Friday 26th May
We have time to stroll around the centre before we depart to a family run winery. Fillipo Cassano bought a very old vineyard with some 100+year old bush Primitivo vines that he thought would make excellent wines. He has since added more vineyards and assisted by his 2 beautiful daughters has gone from strength to strength. The history of this winery dates back to a very poor time, when of the worst jobs was to burn the hardwood to form charcoal. When the Cassano family took over the farm all the interior was black. It is now a pristine white. There is so much detail in this winery and we haven`t even got to the wines. They planted new vines for whites using varieties, Bianco d`Alessandra, Minutolo and Falanghina but the Primitivos are outstanding. As you will see from their presentation the 2 young sisters are quite a driving force in this business. They will also provide lunch for us in their beautiful courtyard. We could have stayed there all day
We then have an hour`s journey back to the airport for an evening return flight to Manchester and we stop for some light refreshment.
Having 5 days to do this recce, gave us time to do much research and feel that we have found unspoilt Puglia. We really enjoyed touring around here. Places are so atmospheric and we can`t wait to return
As the only flights to Brindisi are on Monday and Fridays, this is a 5 day/4 night trip. Thus adding 1 extra night in a hotel and 2 extra meals. Coupled to this the devastating effect that Brexit has had on the exchange rate. In July 15 it was 1.43 euro to a pound it is now 1.13 which is a 20% drop in value. This trip will cost £1150.00. Bearing in mind, that this will include flights, transport, all meals and wines. There would be a £75 supplement for a single traveller. We would like a 25% deposit on booking and the balance 6 weeks before leaving

patriapalace.com The Patria Palace Hotel Lecce is a five stars luxury hotel in the hearth of the city, just in front of Santa Croce church.

Andalucia-Unwrapped
Future trips 2015 Dates Other periods may be possible

These are a short description of the planned tours. More details further down the page.

10th -13th March Malaga/Ronda.- Malaga is the new Barcelona, impressive new marina, botanical gardens, buzzing nightlife fantastic restaurants. There are so many places to see from cathedral to museums. Ronda, besides having a fantastic gorge, also has some great individual wines.

Ronda can be overwhelmed with tourists in the peak season, so this is an excellent time to visit. The weather in March is normally sunny with cool evenings. As one person said “ It is like the middle of your summer but drier!”

19th – 22nd May San Sebastian, a spectacular, horseshoe bay with the most innovative tapas and pinchos that we have tasted. The quality of the food is outstanding. It`s their version of Ludlow but by a picturesque bay.
Once visited never forgotten and always the desire to return. Visits to wineries in Navarra and Txakoli.

2nd - 5th June Granada & Alpujarras One night in Granada and then 2 in the Alpujarras. Anyone who has read Chris Stewart`s book “ Driving over Lemons” will recognise the fantastic scenery and warmth of the people living there. The villages of Pampaneira, Bubion and Capileira are breathtaking. The people are so welcoming and very laid back very unusual compared to the rest of Spain. The picture shows the square next to the hotel in Capileira. We will have 1 night in Granada by the Albaicin and the Alhambra.

23rd - 26th June Piemonte We fly to Turin and then drive to the vineyards. Stay 2 nights in the fabulous Araldica winery and restaurant with visits to Barolo and Barbaresco and the last night in Alba. Jamie Oliver raved about this place on his visit there. We are not sure which is more important the food or the wine, with football coming a close third. The rolling countryside is magnificent as are the villages. £795. per person

30th June -3rd July Piemonte Same trip as we expect a good demand.

23rd – 26th September Jerez . Stay 3 nights in the luxurious Palacio Garvey hotel, visit 2 sherry bodegas with tapas to match the sherries. The best bodega has to be Fernando de Castilla. The owners, place and wines are memorable. Jerez is a walled town, reminds us of Chester and the restaurants are great. On the return ,our favourite restaurant offers a fine dining experience of 7 courses with matching wines and a chance to see the glorious Spanish lake district .

13th- 16th October N.E.Spain It is only a 6 hour drive from Barcelona to Bilbao, but it offers tremendous array of scenery. Enjoy the contrast of 3 wineries in Rioja, Borja and Costers del Segre with overnight stays in Haro, Tarazona and Zaragoza. Pictured is the town hall of Tarazona. Spectacular scenery and remarkable restaurants. Fly to Barcelona and return from Bilbao.

18th -21st October Rioja & Ribera del Duero Fly to Bilbao, stay in Burgos and visit 2 top wineries. Burgos has one of the best cathedrals in Spain. It is also the ancestral home of El Cid. More importantly, they are so proud of their food and look on San Sebastian with disdain. Burgos cuisine is enriched by a great variety of local products, like pulses, cured sausages, game meat, etc. Suckling lamb baked in a wood-fired oven, so**ed trout and cod stew are some of its best main courses. We will visit the wineries of Tondonia in Rioja and Atauta on Ribera del Duero.

The cost of these trips we expect to be £750.00. There are more details on our website below. Bearing in mind that this will include all flights, transport, meals and wines. There would be a £95 supplement for a single traveller. We would like a 25% deposit on booking and the balance 6 weeks before leaving.

We hope that these are of interest and that many of the wineries are not generally open to the public. Obviously we are biased but we think they are that little bit special. We did have one customer who said that it was brilliant, not to drive or struggle for transport, to think about menus or put their hands into their pocket. Also in small groups of 12- 13 people it is much easier to get around and enjoy smaller hotels.

Hope to see you soon

Alpujarras
13/05/14 – 16/05/14
20/05/14 – 23/05/14

Recently we took a group to Antequera and when they left, to celebrate John`s birthday we drove to the Alpujarras. This region was stunning from snow on the mountainous skyline to charming villages. The hospitality and warmth of the people was outstanding. We realised that it was scenes from the book “Driving over Lemons” We knew that this will make a perfect trip. It is so good that we envisage a great demand and plan 2 trips on consecutive weeks.

The region of mountain villages known as Las Alpujarras clings to the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada, sheltered valleys and gorges which run down towards the Mediterranean. The cultural interest of the region lies in its fifty-odd villages, which were the last stronghold of the Spanish Muslims, or Moors.

We narrowed it down to 3 villages, all close together that we know are the prettiest villages of the area. These unique hamlets have retained their traditional Berber architecture - terraced clusters of grey-white box-shaped houses with flat clay roofs - which is still common in the Rif and Atlas mountains of Morocco. Driving through this unspoilt mountainous region with its striking and dramatic views is breath taking. See http://www.andalucia.com/villages/alpujarras.htm for more details.

The most picturesque villages are the famous trio which cling, one close above the other, to the slopes of the Poqueira Valley, where red peppers and tomatoes are still set out to dry on the flat clay roofs, among the tall round chimney pots. Pampaneira, at the bottom, bustles with craft shops and restaurants, as does Bubion, half way up the slope, with its massive square church tower standing on a plaza of rough paving stones. But to savour the authentic Alpujarra, go to Capileira at the top of the valley - the name is an Arabic derivation of the Latin word for head or top - and walk down from the road into the lower streets of the village, where the rocky streets, overhanging passageways and sagging, stone houses have still not been remodelled and prettified for contemporary living. There are lovely artisan shops offering local wine and food as above.

This peaceful place has a range of individual shops ranging from locally made leather goods, glassware to weaving. Some still using silk as the Moors planted mulberry trees some 700 years ago. The culture and history of this valley is unique. The views of the stunning countryside create a rustic, tranquil haven for visitors. The villagers lead a simple lifestyle but it is enviable.

We plan to leave early Tuesday morning arriving at Malaga before midday and then having an hours drive to a chiringuito on the sea front. These buildings on the beach specialise in fresh fish. This may be the only opportunity to sample fish for the next few days. Then we start climbing up the foothills of the Sierra Nevada until we reach Capileira. We will stay at the Hotel Real de Poqueira, http://www.hotelpoqueira.com for the 3 nights. This new hotel is stylish, contemporary and centrally located. We sampled the excellent food there and we shall dine there.

The next day we envisage a walk downhill stopping at Bubion for a little exploration and maybe some
refreshment. Bubion offers amazing views of the other 2 villages. We carry on walking to Pampaneira where we shall visit the local deli. There we shall try the local wine ham and cheese. This deli is extremely popular with the locals and is their meeting point. The range of food and wines made our mouths water. The produce that we will eat and drink will definitely make want you purchase the cheeses, jamons, wines, honey etc from here.

The walk is around 90 minutes but those preferring an easier lifestyle can take the bus. We will all return on the bus. Good shoes or trainers are needed and if you have them walking poles would be helpful. That night we return to Capileira and dine at a restaurant that affords view of the scenic walk that we enjoyed earler.

The day after that we take the short journey to Trevelez. This village is famous for its hams (jamon). Wherever you go you will be surrounded by hams suspended from the ceiling. We will visit museum of jamon. We tested some of the jamons and cheeseswhich were so tasty. This resulted in a small mountain to be brought to the UK. Suitcases will be needed and we have included a suitcase to be taken in the hold besides the hand luggage.

We drive to Pampaneira for a late afternoon meal which we plan to have outside on a rooftop terrace. The mountainous views from the terrace again are compelling and tempts people to live there.

The terrace offers panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. The family who own the restaurant are so willing and helpful. Pampaneira like Capileira has a great range of artesan shops, ranging from a weavers making hand woven pashminas and tapestries to shops selling locally made leather goods We then return to Capileira and we will dine there at another local deli.. More details can be found on www.andalucia.com/villages/alpujarras.htm

Friday morning we will have time to shop or have a leisurely stroll around the village before we head off for Malaga, where shall lunch on the seafront. We return on an evening flight.

This 4 day, 3 night trip includes the cost of flights, minibus use, all meals and wines.

The cost of this trip will be £750.00.. There would be a £95 supplement for a single traveller. We would like a 25% deposit on booking and the balance 6 weeks before leaving, which will be early April 2014




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Trips for 2013
18th -22nd March 2013 Lisbon. We have been to Lisbon many times and have never tired of the city. It has great buildings, culture and food. We shall stay at the Metropole Hotel which is central for tha Alfama, Castle, museums and the famous trams built by Crossleys. This will include day trips to fabulous Sintra and Belem

9 -12th May 2013 Jerez . Stay 3 nights in the luxurious Palacio Garvey hotel, visit 2 sherry bodegas with tapas to match the sherries. Our favourite restaurant offers a fine dining experience of 7 courses with matching wines and see the glorious Spanish lake district.

4th - 7th June 2013 San Sebastian, a spectacular, horseshoe bay with the most inovative tapas and pinchos that we have tasted. Visits to Pamplona, a winery in Navarra and Muga in Rioja

28th June - 1st July Granada, the splendour of the Alhambra, the Moorish atmoshere of the Albaycin, superb meals and the tapas flow and flow

20th – 23rd September 2013 Malaga.- this is the new Barcelona, impressive new marina, botanical gardens, buzzing nightlife fantastic restaurants. So many places to see from cathedral to museums.
11th – 14th October 2013 Seville Arcos de la Frontera, Seville & El Chorro. Breathtaking views from Arcos, 2 days in stunning Seville and then our favourite restaurant offers a fine dining experience and see the glorious Spanish lake district.

The cost of these trips we expect to be £750.00. There are more details on our website below. Bearing in mind that this will include flights, transport, all meals and wines. There would be a £95 supplement for a single traveller. We would like a 25% deposit on booking and the balance 6 weeks before leaving

LISBON Portugal Tourism Guide: Cheap Hotels, Hostels, Apartments, Lisboa Tourist Sights - Go Lisbon!

Lisbon 08/10/12 – 12/10/12
We have been to Lisbon many times and have never tired of the city. We thought hard and long about buying a house their, before settling for Antequera. It has great buildings, culture and food.
In its golden age, Lisbon gained a reputation as the eighth wonder of the world. Travellers returning from the city boasted that its riches rivalled those of Venice. As one of the greatest maritime centres in history, the Portuguese capital imported exotic wares from the far-flung corners of its empire
A city set on seven hills, as the legend tells, with its cobble-stoned pavements and narrow streets full of Art Nouveau cafés promises a lot to discover. A city that is not spruced up for the tourist to see, but an authentic place that stands out in such an increasingly boring world. Although it boasts a range of must-see sights, its biggest pleasures are its streetlife and setting, admired from a pavement café from the top of a hilltop, or simply by wandering around the atmospheric "bairros."

The oldest part of the city is Alfama, which has many tourist attractions. A leisurely tour on the old trams in this part of the city, steeped with an old world charm is an experience of a lifetime. The Castelo de S.Jorge offers breath taking views. This area of the city, with typical narrow streets and traditional architecture, has a unique and friendly atmosphere

Lisbon also hosts a great number of remarkable museums ( especially Museu Berardo) of ancient and modern art. It`s not all all culture and history; Bairro Alto is the centre of nightlife with various restaurants and bars where melancholic traditional Portuguese music, Fado, can also be listened. Some of the famous old trams (built by Crossley`s in Heaton Chapel) from years ago are still seen on the streets, but they are gradually being replaced by newer, more streamlined, and much faster trams.

More details of Lisbon can be found on www.golisbon.com

We plan a trip, leaving Manchester on Portuguese airlines (TAP) at 16.55 on Monday 8th October returning Friday 12th October arriving Manchester 16.10.

We will book in at the Metropole Hotel Lisbon, Praca D. Pedro Iv Rossio, 30. www.metropole.lisbonhotels.it. On, and overlooking, the heart of the city, Rossio Square, Metropole is a classic 1920s' Art Noveau building with a boutique feel. It’s impossible to be more central. There is walking distance to any number of sights, restaurants and bars, and is within easy access to anywhere in town. The rooms are decked out in classic 1920s' furnishings, with cream shades offset by mahogany dressers and armchairs.

There is so much to see and do in Lisbon. Belem is very near (15 minutes) with agreat wine bar which just might have to be inspected. Built in 1515 as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon's harbor, the Belem Tower was the starting point for many of the voyages of discovery, and for the sailors it was the last sight of their homeland.

The must place to see is Sintra. It has to be the most romantic town with fairy tale palaces, pictured below, which are quite amazing.




The three National Palaces - Palácio da Vila, Palácio da Pena and Palácio de Qeluz

There are so many bars and restaurants in Lisbon that you can`t fail to have a good time. A quirky bar that we like is Pavilhão Chines which has the most unusual collection of artefacts from around the world.
Up by the castle is a wine bar aptly named Winebar do Castelo which has 150 wines in stock and an exceptional selection of the best Portuguese cheeses and charcuterie. The unique music to Portugal is fado and we shall go to a small restaurant Sr. Fado where the husband sings and his wife cooks( will he get his supper?).

We shall finalise the exact itinerary nearer the time. The cost of this trip will be £695.00. Bearing in mind, that this includes flights, transport, all meals and wines. There would be a £95 supplement for a single traveller. We would like a 25% deposit on booking and the balance 6 weeks before leaving

golisbon.com Lisbon guide with all the tourist information for a visit to Portugal and its capital - Lisbon sights, cheap hotels, hostels, apartments, tours, attractions, nightlife, beaches and more.

Hotel Centro Sevilla - Hotel con encanto Sevilla - Hotel 3 estrellas Sevilla

Seville Trip
Leave Friday 12/10/2012 - Return Monday 16/10/2012

This will be a four day trip to inland Spain, mainly Seville. We have a house near there and know the area and its history well. We feel that our customers would be surprised by the charms and attractions of Andalucia. We have been travelling there for the last 6 years and we know the best places to visit from posadas, ventas and restaurants to whitewashed hilltop villages etc.

To show some of these hidden gems we plan a 4 day visit. In this case, we leave early Friday morning on a Monarch flight from Manchester to Malaga, where you will be taken to our house in Antequera. We will lunch on local food ( the tuna pie is delicious) hams cheeses etc with cava and wine to accompany the meal.

We shall then travel to Arcos de la Frontera. People exude and extol about Ronda but this town excels. Brilliant views and a giant gorge.

There is a small hotel called El Convento which only has 9 double rooms but it has breathtaking views as can be seen from this picture. The top of Arcos has incredible narrow streets. I remember having to fold in the door mirrors on the car to get past . We shall dine at Alcaraván , close to the castle walls, it is an interesting cave restaurant which has tapas and platos asados

The next day it is a short journey to Seville and we will be there by midday and check in at hotel Amadeus www.hotelamadeussevilla.com for 2 nights, which is in the old centre of Seville. A former 18th century manor house that is very convenient for the cathedral and royal gardens. It is a maze of narrow twisting streets and difficult to get your bearings. As there is so much to see and do we thought it best to let have your own time, till we meet up for the evening meal at a restaurant right in the centre of the old Jewish quarter called El Rinconcillo www.elrinconcillo.es where we will have a private dining room.

After breakfast on Sunday, again you are free to roam Seville, We can give you a whole list of places to see. We shall meet for the evening meal.
On Monday morning we travel to Campilllos and dine in a restaurant that we think is one of the best in Andalucia. They can arrange a 7 course tasting menu. We have never been disappointed and the owner Javier is the most amiable and enthusiastic host. He worked in Brighton for 2 years and thinks it was wonderful. Around 4pm we head off to Malaga, for a few hours
The investment in Malaga is incredible they are making great strides in improving the beaches and refurbishing the old buildings. The newly planted gardens by the port make a convenient resting point to gaze over the new marina.
Then for nibbles at El Pimpi, It is is one of the oldest bars in Malaga, a former convent, lined with old barrels and huge historical posters. This bar oozes atmosphere and is one of our Malaguenos favourite meeting points in Spain. Finally, we will take you to the airport for an evening flight with Monarch back to Manchester.

This 4 day, 3 night trip includes the cost of flights, minibus use, most meals and wines. We have worked on the basis of 2 people sharing a bottle of wine with their meal (lunch and dinner).
Monarch charge an extra £30 for taking a suitcase in the hold, so we have worked on taking hand luggage only. Should you wish to take a suitcase it would be £30 extra on the price, but then you would be able to take wine back to England

The cost of this trip will be £695.00. Bearing in mind that this will cover flights, all meals and wines, except for lunch in Seville on Saturday and Sunday. There would be a £95 supplement for a single traveller. We would like a 25% deposit on booking and the balance 6 weeks before leaving.

hotelamadeussevilla.com Hotel Amadeus es un Hotel en el centro de Sevilla, con amplias y elegantes habitaciones. Un lugar donde puede conjugarse encanto, comodidad, hospitalidad, descanso, y mucho más