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Table of Contents

Andalusia, a tourism universe ...... 4

Andalusia, your Roots. Back to the origin ...... 7

What is ’Andalusia, your Roots’? ...... 8

Ibero-American roots ...... 10

Sephardic roots ...... 12

Al-Andalus roots ...... 14

Andalusia, your Roots. The Ibero-American legacy ...... 17

Encountering the New World ...... 18

Andalusia, your Roots. Ibero-American experiences ...... 25

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Andalusia, a tourism universe It is one of the most comprehensive tourism destinations in the world, as well as being considered one of the safest by visitors.

ndalusia offers an entire scaled- its villages and deep-rooted traditions, A down tourism universe, the defining attract visitors to our region each year, feature of which, is diversity. A variety looking for a more rural form of tourism reflected to perfection in amazing where they can be in contact with landscapes with contrasts that will nature, in places such as the White enable tourists to enjoy warm valleys such Villages in Cadiz, the Serranía de Ronda as the Guadalquivir, the highest peaks of (Malaga), the troglodyte habitat of Bolonia beach, Tarifa (Cadiz). the Iberian Peninsula, fertile hill ranges, Guadix and Altiplano (Granada), the stretches of coasts barely touched by Alpujarras in Granada and Almeria, the The Andalusian coastline, stretching humans and volcanic rock formations mining landscape of the Sierra Morena for more than 900 km and bathed such as the Tabernas Desert, the only in Jaen and the Sierra de Aracena in by the waters of the Atlantic and the one of its kind in Europe. A wealth Huelva. Mediterranean, offers beaches for all of landscape and natural resources, Flamenco, horses and tastes, from vast sandy beaches and with protected areas of extraordinary Here, visitors can enjoy activities such bulls are symbols of small coves to those equipped with ecological importance located in the as trekking, climbing, paragliding, all the facilities and services required region of Andalusia, such as the national cycle-tourism, white water rafting or Andalusia that have to enjoy a perfect day out with all the parks of Sierra Nevada and Doñana, home skiing in the Sierra Nevada Ski and transcended borders family. Many of them receive the Blue of the Iberian lynx. Mountain Resort. Not to mention the Flag Award for Clean Beaches in Europe fact that Andalusia has the largest each year, making them the ideal place This valuable environmental heritage, selection of golf courses in the whole of to practice water sports such as surfing, together with the picturesque quality of Europe. windsurfing or sailing.

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of Fine Arts in Seville, considered to be the second art gallery in Spain, the avant-garde Pompidou Centre and the Picasso Museum, both in Malaga. It is also the setting for highly renowned and prestigious cultural contests, that include all artistic fields and also festivals that reflect theopen and cheerful nature of the Andalusian people, such as Easter Week (the central theme of the Route of Passion), the Cadiz Carnival or the April Fair in Seville.

The historical, cultural and monumental Historic Centre of Cordoba, including Andalusian cuisine, based on wealth of Andalusia is in itself an the Mosque-Cathedral and the Jewish Mediterranean ingredients, has invitation to come and explore and Quarter; the Cathedral, Fortress and the gained international acclaim thanks it represents the identity of a land General Archive of the Indies in Seville; to the excellence of the products (with with a vast artistic legacy distributed the Archaeological Ensemble Dolmens numerous quality hallmarks) used by across the entire region. Archaeological of Antequera, the Caliphate City of It is one of the warmest Andalusian chefs recognised with the sites, a fabulous Hispanic-Moorish Madinat Al-Zahra and the Rock Art of regions in the whole of stars awarded by the Michelin Guide, architecture, castles and fortresses, the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian such as Ángel León and Dani García, in churches and monasteries, majestic Peninsula. Europe, with over 3,000 the creation of innovative and cutting- mansions and immense industrial hours of sunshine per edge dishes but inspired by tradition. architectural works, all together form It is the birthplace of great artists and The gastronomy is, therefore, extensive a hugely significant heritage, which writers such as Velázquez, Murillo, year and average annual and imaginative, and the best way to has been recognised by the UNESCO, Lorca, Alberti, Juan Ramón Jiménez temperature of 16 ºC discover it is by trying small portions of with the following being included on and Picasso, among many others, as its gastronomy via tapas, a gastronomic the World Heritage list: the Alhambra, well as being home to some of the best trend that is popular in the entire Generalife and Albaicín in Granada; the museums in Spain, such as the Museum region.

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Andalusia, your roots Back to the origin

The relationship between what is purely tourism-related and the values that appeal to the senses that take us back to our origin, are the focus of this proposal, with the main theme being the Al-Andalus, Sephardic and Ibero-American cultures.

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What is ‘Andalusia, your Roots’?

The tourism initiative is aimed at markets seeking Moorish, Sephardic and Ibero-American tourism.

ndalusia, your Roots’ is a ‘Astrategic project developed by the Department of Tourism of the Regional Government of Andalusia, which goes beyond purely tourism aspects, by incorporating values and aspirations that Las Carabelas Dock in La Rábida. appeal to historical and family bonds, in short, to people’s origin. This innovative of Andalusia, to generate local project plans to develop and promote our initiative offers travellers the chance to employment and wealth, but also with products and tourism packages aimed at enjoy unique experiences related to their the aim of building bridges between It offers travellers the three strategic segments: tourism based ancestors, in a region like Andalusia, different communities and cultures opportunity to go back on Moorish heritage, Sephardic tourism which has always been an example of which, over the centuries, have left a and Ibero-American tourism. This is the coexistence and cultural pluralism. permanent mark on our region. to their origins, to their proposal that will be included in this ’roots’ Catalogue ‘Andalusia, your Roots’. This is an opportunity for development In order to attract tourists with created with a clear focus on historical, ancestral and deep-rooted The professional manual will offer over the business and tourism sector bonds with Andalusia, this pioneering one hundred experiences distributed

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Arab tea. Madinat Al-Zahra. across the entire region of Andalusia, kosher-friendly restaurants and attend been promoted in fairs, trade missions which will enable visitors to the concerts in Ladino; or visit places and FAMtrips and presented to agents region in search of their ‘roots’ to not related to such relevant figures such as This is a fabulous specialising in Jewish and Sephardic only enjoy tourism experiences with Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, among other opportunity for the tourism in the United States and Israel; heritage resources dating back to the sites. in the Hispano-American sector, in Al-Andalus period, but also take part business and tourism Argentina and to the Council of Arab in Al-Andalus cooking workshops and Presented in the Caliphate City of sector in Andalusia Ambassadors and Arab intermediaries. visit areas with clear Al-Andalus roots; Madinat Al-Zahra, recently declared It has also been presented to the World visit the Jewish Courters of Sephardic World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, Tourism Organisation, the Necstour Andalusia, with gastronomic visits to ‘Andalusia, your Roots’ has already Network and the European Parliament.

9 Andalusia, your Roots  RaícesIbero-american iberoamericanas roots

Archive of the Indies in Seville. Frescos in La Rábida Monastery.

ndalusia developed close A relationships with Ibero-America Ibero-American The General Archive of from the end of the 15th century, closely the Indies in Seville related to the Discovery of America and roots the subsequent trade activity that was is home to the most established between continents. Trade important documentary activities that resulted in bonds from the Many people from comings and goings on both sides of the Ibero-American. Andalusia emigrated source of the cultural ocean related to traditions, folklore, art or adj. Native of Ibero-America, a during the 19th century and commercial relations gastronomy. group of American countries that to the New Continent, between Spain and the formed part of the kingdoms of intensifying their Huelva, Seville and Cadiz are the three sentimental bonds that New World provinces in Andalusia that were most Spain and Portugal. still remain today with prominent during this historic period their descendants. which really was the Golden Age of

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fascinating landscapes of the Modern and Contemporary Ages of the two continents. Special mention must be given to figures of the distinguished adopted montillano, Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Francisco Solano “the American evangeliser”, Diego Alvear y Ponce de León, the Gálvez family from Malaga, or José San Martín, a prime military leader in South America successfully achieving Independence and he had a prominent Inside a winery. role in the Battle of Bailén against the Napoleonic troops.

Andalusia. In 1492, Christopher Gateway to America; The Atlantic Ports These cultural, linguistic, religious and Columbus set sail from the Port of and Explorers, viceroys and indianos. family ties form a heritage reflected Palos in Huelva to discover America. Itineraries that will enable visitors to Cordoba is one of the in ‘Andalusia, your Roots’, creating In 1503, Seville became the head of admire the Andalusian Mudejar works most repeated names a complete tourism offer, managed the commercial monopoly with the of art (first art of Columbian America), by experts that will help travellers New World, since it was there that the Andalusian cathedrals such as those in countless towns and explore their “roots”. It also includes Casa de la Contratación de Indias was in Seville and Jaen, which had a great cities of America, such monumental itineraries for travellers to established, an institution that moved influence on the religious architecture of discover the very best of architecture to Cadiz in 1717. America, and beautiful Baroque alcoves, as Cordoba in Veracruz, with Hispano-American influences, with the background echoes of flamenco Mexico or Cordoba in visits to wineries and to Spanish ‘Andalusia, your Roots’ proposes five music influenced by the comings and Fighting Bull farms, gastronomic routes routes that include the following goings from and to the Americas. Tucuman, Argentina in which Iberico ham is the main scenarios: The Preliminaries of the protagonist and taverns in Cordoba, Discovery; The Kingdom of Granada; Particularly interesting is the mark food pairing workshops and Flamenco- The first journey to the Indies; The left by famous characters that forged based tourism experiences.

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Santa Cruz District in Seville. Jewish Quarter in Vejer.

oday, the descendants of Spanish Sephardic T Jews, the Sephardic Jews, represent around one fifth of the global Jewish roots Andalusia was, for population. Hence the importance given centuries, a region that to this strategic segment, Sephardic Sephardic Jews. Jews from countries such Tourism, in the ‘Andalusia, your Roots’ Derived from the Hebrew Sepharad, as the United States, welcomed the Jewish project, promoting tourism products that Israel, Canada or Argentina community enable the origins of visitors’ ancestors place name originally identifying feel a special attraction to be discovered, who were forced to the Iberian Peninsula. towards Andalusia as a abandon the peninsula in 1492. They tourism destination. left, but their roots, their houses, their

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The Jewish presence is amassed in the form of monuments that possess an exceptional artistic value, such as the Cordoba Synagogue (one of the four preserved in Spain dating back to the medieval era), the Synagogue of Water in Ubeda and the Jewish Necropolis in Lucena, the largest Jewish cemetery ever excavated in Europe, dating back to the Medieval period. Not forgetting the Jewish gastronomy, traditions, legends and relevant characters such as the doctor and mathematician from Cordoba Maimonides, probably the most important Hebrew figure to have been Inside the Cordoba Synagogue. born on the Iberian Peninsula, with the permission of Hasday Ibn Shaprut.

In order to highlight the Sephardic districts and their places of prayer quarter in Cordoba (which forms part culture and heritage, attracting visitors remained in Andalusia. of the Historic Centre of Cordoba to return to the land of their ancestors, The Cordoba Synagogue inscribed on the World Heritage List), ‘Andalusia, your Roots’ also offers Their historic traces are present in was built in 1315 based on Jaen and Lucena, known as the Pearl of interesting personalised proposals that the different routes designed for Sepharad. take into account particular features the Sephardic community: Large the characteristic Mudejar of this culture, in aspects such as Capitals, Western Andalusia and style of the period These three towns form what is known gastronomy. Tourists can enjoy concerts Inland Andalusia. They are the perfect as the triangle of Al-Andalus and in Ladino and take part in Sephardic arts opportunity to experience the Jewish they belong to the Sepharad Routes, and crafts and food workshops or Kosher influence in this region, by visiting a tourism initiative organised by the oil and wine tasting events, among many important sites such as the Jewish Network of Jewish Quarters in Spain. others.

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Al-Andalus roots

Al-Andalus. adj. Of Al-Andalus or related to Moorish Spain.

Alhambra in Granada.

Andalusia has all the elements to be one tourism and a great opportunity for the Heritage Sites related to the Arab of the leading halal-friendly destinations tourism sector in the region of Andalusia, culture, such as the Mosque and the in the world. According to the Al- a region with an identity marked by Caliphate City of Madinat Al-Zahra, both Andalus Observatory in Islamic heritage. located in Cordoba, the Alhambra and the Generalife in Granada or the Giralda alal/halal-friendly tourism, one of the Spain, it is estimated Spain is one of the most highly-rated in Seville. These and other artistic H strategic segments of ‘Andalusia, that over one and a half destinations by Muslim tourists, treasures form part of the itineraries your Roots’, is a recent phenomenon that particularly because it is the European included in the Routes of the Al-Andalus covers a series of activities related to the million Muslims now live destination with the most significant Legacy, which cover the eight provinces lifestyle of Muslim travellers and which in Spain Hispano-Moorish heritage. And a in Andalusia, recalling landscapes, is having a growing economic impact large part of that monumental legacy traditions and flavours from times gone at a global level. This is a new model of is located in Andalusia, with World by.

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Muslim tourist. Alcaicería in Granada.

The tourism products offered to Muslim for Muslim tourists when organising Activities such as visits to bazaars and travellers by ‘Andalusia, your Roots’, holidays, which are normally group or The golden past of Al- marketplaces, Arab baths with relaxing also include services exclusively aimed family holidays. Andalus draws tourists massages, traditional music festivals at respecting the beliefs and religious and pottery workshops, enable Mus- practices relating to Islam. An example Halal cuisine, based on Islamic religious from mainly Muslim lim tourists to establish that bond with of this are the ‘halal’ hotels, which do precepts, forms part of many other countries such as Saudi their roots, which has brought them to not serve alcoholic beverages; they tourism experiences in ’Andalusia, your Andalusia. Without forgetting other more offer “halal-certified” menus; they Roots’, either as part of routes that Arabia, Bahrain, United personalised plans, which include routes offer prayer rooms; and, in general, a combine elements of heritage, nature Arab Emirates (UAE), across the numerous natural spaces in pleasant and welcoming environment. and gastronomy, by way of workshops Andalusia, nautical experiences, impor- In fact, the type of accommodation is or sampling events. An entire culinary Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait, Iran tant sporting events or shopping in the one of the most important parameters universe that inspires Al-Andalus cuisine. and Oman exclusive international designer stores.

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Andalusia, your Roots The Ibero- American legacy

Disembarking in America brought to Andalusia economic prosperity and political relevance in the world, apart from a shared history that established bonds from the comings and goings on both sides of the ocean, which are still alive today.

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Encountering the New World

With the West Indies Convoy system, Andalusia would become the economic and political centre of gravity of the world.

ndalusia would be the protagonist A of one of the most significant events of universal history, the Discovery of La Rábida Monastery in Huelva. America. Many were the settings and places involved in the events occurring after Columbus’ achievement, related In Granada, the possibility of the journey Colombinos (Columbian Places), which to trade with the New Continent and to of discovery materialised, as Columbus Sanlúcar de Barrameda are the places that were particularly a cultural exchange that has left a rich gained the sponsorship of the Catholic saw Columbus depart relevant at the time of the first voyage legacy in Andalusia. From Granada, where Monarchs for his project, signing an of Christopher Columbus: Moguer and the adventure was planned, to the town agreement in April 1492, which was on his third voyage and Palos de la Frontera, together with the of Palos in Huelva, which saw Columbus sealed with a document known as the Magallanes and Juan Monastery in La Rábida. set sail, not forgetting of course, Seville, Capitulations of Santa Fe. Once the Cadiz or Cordoba, we can trace the financing required was achieved, the Sebastián Elcano on the La Rábida Monastery is located in chronology of this event that changed the admiral would head to Huelva, where, first journey around the Palos de la Frontera, where Columbus course of history. what is now known as the Lugares world meditated and planned his voyage

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Caravel in Huelva. The actual Carnival of Cadiz, declared a festival of International Tourism Interest, owes much to shielded by the Franciscan order. Niño brothers. Moguer offers interesting overseas influences. Commercial Nearby, in front of the Celestino visits, including the Mudejar Monastery visits by residents of Genoa, Venice Mutis Botanical Park, on the shores of Santa Clara, which would inspire or France brought with them masks of the Tinto River estuary and the Las the first American architecture; the and costumes to attend the dances Carabelas Dock, are the replicas of the San Francisco Convent, from where which joined the sounds of guajiras, Pinta and Niña caravels and the Santa the friars departed for the Christian habaneras and guarachas from Maria ship which, on the morning of evangelisation, and the House-Museum Cuba, interpreted by crews along the the 3 August 1492, set sail from the of the winner of the Nobel Prize in streets of the Tacita de Plata, leading Palos Port with a crew of brave sailors Literature, Juan Ramón Jiménez, its to what we now know as the carnival. including Martín Alonso Pinzón or the most illustrious ambassador. Columbus Monument in Huelva.

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San Telmo Palace in Seville. Columbus’ Tomb in the Cathedral in Seville.

Gateway to America de la Moneda, the old Tobacco Factory of Christopher Columbus is located and After Columbus’ achievement, the Casa (now the University), the Universidad de the Columbus Library, with exceptional La Rábida is home to de la Contratación (House of Trade of Mareantes (university for navigators), works such as the Christopher the Ibero-American the Indies) was established in Seville, located in the San Telmo Palace and Columbus Book of Prophecies; and, converting the city centre of Seville numerous religious buildings belonging lastly, the Archive of the Indies, the Headquarters of the into the hub of the Spanish empire to orders with interests in America. Ancient Merchants Exchange in International University and the head of the trade monopoly Seville. Without leaving the province, with America for over two centuries. Directly related to the New World the American legacy is noticeable in of Andalusia, which It is a cosmopolitan city that brought in the Andalusian capital, are three buildings such as the Hernán Cortés enables scientific bonds together Genoese and German traders monuments declared World Heritage Palace in Castilleja de la Cuesta and and also scoundrels and meddlers. sites: the Reales Alcázares, which were the San Isidoro del Campo Monastery in to be formed with Related to this time of splendour in the home to the Casa de la Contratación; Santiponce, the centre for the export of students and researchers city of the old Dockyards, is the Casa the Cathedral, which is where the tomb farming goods for overseas. on the other side of the Atlantic

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Born in Cuzco (Peru), Gómez Suárez de Figueroa, nicknamed Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, was the son of the Spanish captain Garcilaso de la Vega and of the Incan princess Chimpu Ocllo. He arrived in Spain in 1560, first establishing himself in Montilla and later in Cordoba, where he would remain until his death. He is considered to be the first and main historian of America, with works such as his « Comentarios Reales de los Incas » (Royal Commentaries of the Incas).

Tourist in Cadiz.

The city of Cadiz would replace fill with palaces and stately homes with The American influence is also very Beatriz Enríquez de Arana, the mother of Seville as the Gateway to America, their characteristic towers-viewpoints present in the province of Cordoba, with Hernando Colón, who would become an marking the start of a period of great such as the Tavira Tower, where traders the town of Montilla having a special important humanist. economic strength and profound could spot the arrival of their ships in relationship with the American continent urban development. The intense trade the port loaded with goods from the and its people. From here thousands of In terms of architecture, the mutual activities and the fear of pirate attacks Indies. Also particularly important, were locals from Montilla set off to the Indies, inspiration between continents is also would lead it to fortify itself, with the towns of Sanlúcar de Barrameda including Friar Francisco Solano or Diego reflected in the importance of theJaen defensive structures being erected that with the Medina Sidonia Palace, which de Alvear y Ponce de León (an important Cathedral as a model of American would have a great influence on the has a valuable archive of American soldier and Spanish politician), but it was Renaissance cathedrals, or, alternatively, important fortified architecture that interest; the Puerto de Santa María also a region that adopted many others, the influence of American towns with would be developed in Central and with its houses-palaces and Jerez de la including Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, checkerboard urban designs in the New South America, recognised as World Frontera, with its magnificent Baroque a writer and historian with Hispano- Settlements of Andalusia and Sierra Heritage. Its urban landscape will also Monastery. Incan roots. Also from Cordoba, was Morena (Jaen, Cordoba, Seville).

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Views of the Gorge in Ronda. Salvatierra Palace in Ronda.

In the province of Malaga, we have to A blend of cultures significant new products werecorn , mention the towns of Ronda, given its Andalusian cuisine was enriched Cadiz is known as the beans, cocoa, vanilla and exotic fruits Indiano legacy, which still preserves with products unknown until then in “Small Havana”, given such as pineapple, custard apple, the Casa de Moctezuma, residence medieval Europe, which Columbus avocado, papaya and mango. But this of the direct descendants of the last would bring on his voyages and which the similarities between blend of cultures was also reflected on Mexican emperor, and the Salvatierra were gradually incorporated into these two cities and the American continent, since today, Palace, with its Indiano style; and the traditional dishes. Salmorejo would be one cannot think of Caribbean countries Macharaviaya villa, which, during the made with the tomatoes and potatoes, their beachfronts, their without rum, a beverage made by all of 18th century, prospered under the originally disregarded by the wealthy, fortifications and even them, which is made with cane sugar, Gálvez family (viceroys and governors), would be used to make tortilla; while introduced from the Costa Tropical in when a Royal Playing Card Factory peppers would be used to obtain the facades of both Andalusia. Likewise, mention must be was established, with the cards pimentón, an essential condiment in cathedrals given to the commercial exploitation being exported to America under a many of our regional dishes including of Indiano colorants such as indigo monopoly. cold cuts such as chorizo. Other or cochineal, new dyes that would

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revolutionise the European textile industry. Wines from the

The cultural relationship between Discovery Andalusia and the American continent The Wines from the Condado de was and continues to be strong, Huelva were known as the Wines as evidenced by important events from the Discovery of America, and contests held in the region of by taking part in Columbus’ Andalusia such as the Ibero-American discovery adventure travelling to Film Festival in Huelva and the Ibero- the New World. The first wines American Theatre Festival in Cadiz, to be exported to America were which received the Gold Medal of Merit from the municipality of Villalba in Fine Arts in 2003 and together del Alcor dating back to 1502. with other scenic art festivals such as La Habana (Cuba), the Manzinales Festival (Mexico) or the FITAZ de la Market in Huelva (with numerous Paz (Bolivia). We cannot forget other activities relating to the 15th century) events directly related to the Discovery and the Fiestas Colombinas also in of America such as the Colombino Huelva, held since 1881. The art of the wine harvest

Ibero-American Andalusia milestones

1492 AD 1503 AD 1717 AD 19th century

Signature of the The Casa de la Contratación is Cadiz becomes the most important city of The Hispano-American Capitulations of Santa Fe established in Seville, marking Spanish colonial trade, with the transfer of independence process and Discovery of America. the start of a golden era. the Casa de la Contratación. begins.

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24 Andalusia, your roots Ibero-American experiences

‘Andalusia, your Roots’, offers the possibility of enjoying a whole host of activities, from those focused on discovering the cultural and monumental heritage of our ancestors to visiting places in which the Encounter with America was planned and the monuments that influenced the architecture of Columbus’ America to others focused on leisure activities, such as visits to vineyards and wineries with wine-tasting activities, gastronomy and bullfighting routes or arts and crafts workshops. While staying in unique establishments in a wonderfully natural setting, ideal for astronomy tourism, horse riding or enjoying live bandit shows.

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30 20 10 0 10 20 30 Connections To Madrid network To Extremadura Bailén Linares-Baeza The region has a magnificent To Valencia A-4 and Barcelona transport network, with modern roads communicating the main cities in the Cordoba Jaen region. Trains are without doubt one A-4 A-316 A-92 of the most convenient ways of getting A-45 To Portugal Huelva Seville around Andalusia, particularly thanks A-49 A-7 to the High-Speed Train (AVE), which A-92 Granada has stations in Seville, Malaga and A-4 Antequera Cordoba. There are also six airports Almería in the autonomous community, five Jerez de la Fra. A-7 of which are international airports: Malaga Motril Cadiz A-7 Malaga-Costa del Sol, Seville, Jerez de la Frontera (Cadiz), Almeria and A-48 Road network Granada-Jaen. Railway network Algeciras High-Speed Line

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round trip to Location the baroque Historical Site of Baños de la Encina (Jaen) Contact data Are you familiar with the most beautiful 651 358 666 / 657 946 010 / 953 614 011 and unknown spectacular baroque side- [email protected] chapel of Andalusia? It lies hidden within posalacesteria.blogspot.com a monumental shrine in a far-away village of the Sierra Morena: Baños de la Encina. External links www.facebook.com/posalacesteria www.facebook.com/elcotanillo o doubt, the Andalusian baroque set the town’s historic centre, at the feet of www.twitter.com/elcotanillo N the tone for the artistic preferences the castle and on its oldest street. Just elcotanillo.blogspot.com of Hispanic America, and proof of this are a stone’s throw away are the Andujar the overly ornate side-chapels dedicated Mountains and Despeñaperros Nature More information to Maria and dispersed throughout the Parks. You can visit the side-chapel with The price is per person and night. The offer is applicable entire continent. However, as occurs with an interpreter-guide and discover the for a minimum 2-nights accommodation and 4 people. The music, the influence was a mutual round historic events that shaped this town house accommodates a maximum of 4/5 guests. The offer trip. And this generous meetings was (and will be given a book based on local includes housing at Posá la Cestería. You will be given tickets born in this tiny shrine in the mountains: history: novel/legend). to visit the Cristo del Llano shrine and the historical novel (one colourful exotic plants, parrots, and copy per person). Visits to the Cristo del Llano Shrine and its figureheads are proof of this. baroque side-chapel are offered daily, except for Tuesdays when the Tourist Office is closed. The experience offers housing in a charming and cosy country house in posalacesteria.blogspot.com

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Deal provided by Los Gálvez Axarguías. Calle Fragata, 20, B-1 route and its 29720 La Cala del Moral – Rincón de la Victoria (Malaga)

wine, Roots of Location the New World Axarquía district (Malaga): Macharaviaya and Moclinejo Contact data 25 minutes from Malaga, Macharaviaya, a 619 462 525 white village on the Costa del Sol, halfway [email protected] between the mountains and the sea, with Arabic roots and designs, holds the secret External links of a poor family of shepherds who climbed www.facebook.com/axarguias to the highest levels of society to become the illustrious King Charles III. More information A traditional Malagan lunch, the guided visit to Moclinejo, osé de Gálvez (Prime Minister), Miguel administrative organisation of Central vineyards and winery with tasting of the typical muscatel wine, J(ambassador in Russia), Matías (Viceroy America, from California or La Luisiana so defended by this famous family, culminate this experience of New Spain and named “the first father to Mexico and Guatemala; the creation of the union between Andalusia and America. Includes: guided of the Homeland” by the city council of of the Archive of the Indies and the visit to Macharaviaya + Los Gálvez Museum + Los Gálvez Crypt Guatemala) and their son, Bernardo de opening of the port of Malaga to + San Jacinto Church + lunch + winery visit with tasting. Gálvez (war hero, also viceroy of New commerce with the New World, are Spain after the death of his father and some of the achievements we owe to today Honorary Citizen of the USA), built this family, a line that disappeared like the foundations of modern society on both foam in the tempest of time, which sides of the Atlantic. we are now remembering as a bridge between the Spanish and American Such important events, like the cultures. independence of the USA or the Axarguías

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Deal provided by Culturartours. Events & Cultural Tourism Calle Manríquez, 6-1-9. Cordoba

Location Historical Site of Cordoba

Contact data 610 025 817 [email protected] In memory of Garcilaso www.culturartours.com External links the Inca in Cordoba www.facebook.com/culturARTours www.twitter.com/culturartours With this initiative, Culturatours neighbourhood, where he lived and which provides a magnificent, private is known for its famous patios (you’ll never More information experience where you can explore the forget the aroma of the flowers and the During the tour you will visit several craft workshops that will parts of the city with memories of sound of the water). You’ll also visit other remind you of the ancestral techniques that accompanied this the first mixed race person in history: places which featured in his daily life and Inca as he walked around Cordoba. Duration: 7 hours. Garcilaso the Inca. He was born in Cuzco his death, including the Almodóvar Gate, and he died in Cordoba. the Hospital of Antón Cabrera and the Mosque where he is buried.

ou will visit the different places with His house was in the Calle Deanes. Yconnections to this unique character, Today it is the restaurant where lunch is like the Roman Bridge and the Bridge served: between each dish you’ll hear Gateway, at the time the only access to about his adventures, his dreams and the city from Montilla, where he lived, his memories of Spain and Peru, his two and the Belén Tower and San Basilio, the mother countries. www.culturartours.com

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Deal provided by Pairing Culturartours. Events & Cultural Tourism Workshop for Calle Manríquez, 6-1-9. Cordoba Location a Garcilaso the Historical Site of Cordoba

Inca lunch in Contact data 610 025 817 Cordoba [email protected] www.culturartours.com Garcilaso the Inca, as a good example of a mixed breed, had two cultures woven External links into his veins. And he enjoyed the best of www.facebook.com/culturARTours both worlds, including what he ate. www.twitter.com/culturartours

ith a blend of ingredients from Peru There are three options for this activity: W and Spain we will recreate this only lunch/cookery class and lunch/ extraordinary experience. The workshop cookery class, lunch and pairing with consists of a short, “educational” and Montilla-Moriles Designation of Origin entertaining introduction to the Incas, wines. how they lived and the food products the 2 countries have in common. Many of the Includes recipes across the whole ingredients we use are common all over gastronomic panel. Latin America.

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Deal provided by Latin-American Culturartours. Events & Cultural Tourism Round-Trip Calle Manríquez, 6-1-9. Cordoba Location Flamenco Historical Site of Cordoba

workshop Contact data 610 025 817 followed by [email protected] tapas www.culturartours.com External links Flamenco. A dream come true, an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity which www.facebook.com/culturARTours originated in Andalusia. Did you know that the numerous musical forms of Flamenco www.twitter.com/culturartours include one called the Round trip? More information As you watch and perform you’ll come into contact with our hey are fruit of an extraordinary We start with a 4-hour workshop which deepest mixed-race, open and generous common roots. Tblend of cultures, the product of is somewhat educational, a general the fusion between Flamenco and introduction to Flamenco with videos the contributions of folklore from and music. And then… we dance! Put Central and South America, countries aside all your fears and face the mirror with which Andalusia has had a close with an expert dance teacher who will relationship since the 16th century. The teach you the basic movements for one first to arrive were the “Guajira” and the of these “musical styles”. Then we’ll “Milonga”, then the “Colombiana” and go for a few traditional tapas typical of the “Rumba”. Cordoba, which have strong links with produce that originated in Central and South America. www.culturartours.com

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Deal provided by Arqueonatura.org Calle Betania, 6 1ºA 23003 Jaen

Location Santa Maria Square – Villardompardo’s Palace, Jaen

Contact data 659 334 354 [email protected] www.arqueonatura.org

External links www.facebook.com/deturismoporjaen/ www.twitter.com/robertograndaba Jaen and the New World! www.instagram.com/arqueonatura/

What does a pipirrana taste like? More information Estimated duration of the experience: 2.5-3 h. For a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 25 people. he city of Jaen, where Queen Isabella I products from overseas, which today are Reception of visitors at meeting point. Visit to the Tof Castile gave Christopher Columbus intrinsic to Jaen’s identity. Cathedral and the Villardompardo Palace hopes for embarking on his journey to the Indies, treasures a close relationship with La Asunción Cathedral of Jaen, Latin America, thanks to the 7th Viceroy of Villardompardo Palace, and the feats, Peru and the design of certain cathedrals. life and work of sailors, explorers and Furthermore, of course, due to the historical characters associated with cuisine linked to the arrival of agricultural Jaen and the American continent. www.arqueonatura.org

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Deal provided by The Inca Bacus Travel & Tours Avda. Andalucía, 78, A-2, 1 ºA Garcilaso: 14550 Montilla (Cordoba)

fusion of Spain Location and America Palace level, Montilla Contact data 957 022 063 / 607 682 525 [email protected] / [email protected] Route through the life and works of the www.bacustravel.com first mestizo who published his work in Europe, symbol of the union of two External links worlds: Inca and Europe. www.facebook.com/bacustraveltour www.twitter.com/bacustraveltour www.instagram.com/bacustraveltour uring the visit, you can explore www.youtube.com/user/bacustravel D the corners where Inca Garcilaso lived during the 30 years he resided in More information Montilla. Special mention must be made Guided tour in Montilla of the house where he lived for over of his house, where you will explore the 30 years. Visit to Bodegas Alvear with Premium wine-tasting. rooms that today keep the memory of this Estimated duration of the experience: 2.5-3 h. figure. After this, you can take a tour of Andalusia’s oldest winery and delight in wine-tasting that we have organised.

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Deal provided by Argentina and Bacus Travel & Tours Avda. Andalucía, 78, A-2, 1 ºA Spain through 14550 Montilla (Cordoba)

Diego de Alvear Location y Ponce de Palace level, Montilla Contact data León 957 022 063 / 607 682 525 [email protected] / [email protected] Diego Alvear y Ponce de León was a www.bacustravel.com brigadier in the Spanish navy, a native of Montilla who emigrated to Argentina. External links www.facebook.com/bacustraveltour www.twitter.com/bacustraveltour fter marking out the territories We recover the story of this character as www.instagram.com/bacustraveltour A between Spain and Portugal he we visit wine-cellars and stroll through www.youtube.com/user/bacustravel returned to Montilla, but a fatal accident the streets of Montilla in search of with the sinking of the frigate Ntra. Sra. de his legacy. There is a statue of him in More information las Mercedes all his family perished on the Cadiz as he was a member of the Cadiz Guided tour of the town of Montilla visit the palace where coast of Cadiz, except his son Carlos María Parliament and defended the Island of Diego Alvear y Ponce de León lived which was converted into Alvear, whose grandson became President León against Napoleon. a School. Visit to the Bodegas Alvear wine-cellar, the oldest in of the Republic of Argentina. Andalusia, with wine tasting included. Estimated duration of the experience: 2 hours 30 mins to 3 hours.

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Deal provided by San Francisco Bacus Travel & Tours Avda. Andalucía, 78, A-2, 1 ºA Solano 14550 Montilla (Cordoba)

between Spain Location and America Palace level, Montilla Contact data San Francisco Solano was a Franciscan 957 022 063 / 607 682 525 monk born in Montilla in the 16th [email protected] / [email protected] century, who went to Latin America as a www.bacustravel.com missionary. External links www.facebook.com/bacustraveltour e converted a great number of www.twitter.com/bacustraveltour H people, from Argentina until www.instagram.com/bacustraveltour reaching Peru where he died. www.youtube.com/user/bacustravel

He is the Patron Saint of Tucuman, of More information Argentinean folklore, of earthquakes Guided tour of his Parish and on to the Parish Church of in Latin America, and of the town of Santiago where he was baptised. It also includes wine tasting. Montilla. He is very popular in Latin Estimated duration of the experience: 2 hours 30 mins to 3 America and in his home town, where a hours. The price is for groups only. parish church dedicated to him was built on the site which had been his home.

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Deal provided by Caracol Tours Avda. Periodista Quesada Chacón, 17, 3º 1. Cordoba

Location Cordoba old Historical Site of Cordoba taverns Contact data 699 611 577 Welcome to a tour of the city’s [email protected] most iconic taverns and the most www.caracoltours.es representative cuisine and wine of our region. External links www.facebook.com/caracoltours www.twitter.com/caracol_tours genteslow.wordpress.com/ he taverns provide the perfect excuse tourists who visit Cordoba, highlighting www.youtube.com/channel/UCLAo3XsWu_1vcVsKnMXSVLw T to alternate strolls through Cordoba at its first tour of flowers for Japanese www.pinterest.es/calvache0621/ night with strategic stops lasting as long visitors in Spain: la “Sunflower Route”. as your glass of wine. Taverns in Cordoba More information owe their existence to three elements that A friendly snail (“caracol”), Rafa, This is a 2/3-hour experience. Included in price: 4 taverns, 5 are inherent to our culture: wine, bulls represents the slow movement and local wines (professional tasting), 6 tapas foood-paring with and flamenco. evokes the unhurried pace. Like snails, historic & gastronomic descriptions. who carry their home wherever they go, Caracol Tours is a reference agency Caracol Tours wants visitors to feel at of slow tourism in Spain. This is the home during their stay in Cordoba. only company specialising in Japanese

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Deal provided by Cultura en la Arena – Plaza de Toros de Granada Avenida Doctor Olóriz, 25 18012 Granada

Location Granada Bullring

Visit to the Contact data 958 330 290 / 647 925 814 / 676 734 399 Bullring in [email protected] / [email protected] Granada www.culturaenlarena.com External links With this tour, Cultura en la Arena helps the ceramic decorations and the stained www.facebook.com/CulturaEnLArena you explore first-hand this magnificent glass which give it a truly Moorish www.twitter.com/CulturaEnLArena and impressive neo-Mudejar atmosphere. architectural monument (20th century): More information the Bullring in Granada. A magical, iconic place, which has The guided tours inside Granada’s bullring start with an witnessed hidden episodes of History exhibition displaying everything from bullfight posters and behind its walls that blend the past and tickets from different eras, to bull’s heads, photographs his bullring is one of 8 oldest and the present. A real attraction where of great bullfighters and a documentary on the history of Tlargest in Spain. It was classified originality and Culture with a capital bullfighting in Granada. as a Cultural Asset (BIC) in 1992, and C come together to make an exclusive features a series of unique architectural guided tour or holding any event an elements that are linked to the neo- unforgettable experience. Mudéjar Modernist movement which had a great tradition all over Latin Somewhere unusual, different and America. This can be detected in the unique. Without a doubt, a luxury to Moorish roofing, the elegant layout of surprise you and be remembered. www.culturaenlarena.com

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Deal provided by Visit the San Ayuntamiento de Marchena Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1 Juan Bautista 41620 Marchena (Seville)

Church. Location Zurbarán Parish Cardenal Spínola Square, Marchena Contact data Collection 955 321 010 Ext.175-174 [email protected] A temple declared of Cultural Interest www.turismodemarchena.org and Gothic-Mudejar style (15th century), the San Juan Bautista Church has the External links most interesting Works. www.facebook.com/OficinaDeTurismoDeMarchena

More information s the main altarpiece by Alejo and of Marchena and may be linked to the Estimated duration of the experience: 1 h. A Jorge Fernández, considered one of presence of the order of San Juan in Visit to San Juan Church and Parish Collection. the greatest interest of Gothic Seville. the town, documented since the 13th It also has a magnificent Baroque century. All that remains from this choir (1715-17), gilded monstrance by original period is the chapel that stands Francisco de Alfaro (1575), which is under the tower. carried in the Corpus Christi procession, as well as a collection of nine works by It was founded by Rodrigo Ponce Zurbarán, located in the church’s sacristy de León and the Pacheco family, as (1634-37). revealed in his will and the heraldry that presides over the triumphal arch in the The Church of San Juan Bautista was presbytery. founded after the Christian conquest www.turismodemarchena.org

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Deal provided by Ayuntamiento de Marchena Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1 41620 Marchena (Seville)

Visit to the San Location Agustín Church San Agustín Street, Marchena Contact data 955 321 010 Ext.175-174 [email protected] It is renown for its sheer size, courtly www.turismodemarchena.org façade and spectacular decor indoors with polychrome plasterwork which External links had some type of Hispanic-American www.facebook.com/OficinaDeTurismoDeMarchena influence in their design. More information Estimated duration of the experience: 30 minutes. he Baroque Church of San Agustín It features a courtly façade with T was built between the 17th-18th simple, austere decoration. This centuries. Designed as the temple- contrasts with the unusual interior pantheon of the Ponce de León family, it decoration, unique in Spanish is the final resting place of Manuel Ponce Baroque, comprising very interesting de León, 6th Duke of Arcos. The project polychrome plasterwork, as a result corresponds to the master building of of its themes with Aztec and Inca Toledo Cathedral, Bartolomé Zumbigo, influences. Tropical flora and fauna who designed the church following the (pumas and snakes) and elements of model of El Escorial and the style of a magical-religious character like the Madrid churches. It was completed by Sun and the Moon, typical of Inca the master builder Alonso Moreno. mythology in Peru. www.turismodemarchena.org

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Deal provided by Ayuntamiento de Marchena Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1 41620 Marchena (Seville)

Location House’s San Juan 6, Marchena

Contact data 955 321 010 Ext.175-174 [email protected] www.turismodemarchena.org

External links Visit to the Ave www.facebook.com/OficinaDeTurismoDeMarchena María Palace-House More information Estimated duration of the experience: 30 minutes. Belonging to the Montiel Paz Ponce de León family, one of its members, Juan Ponce de León, who was the discoverer of Florida.

he Casa del Ave María is a palatial master carpenter and a treatise writer T mansion whose first work dates from of white woodwork. It was home of the the late 15th-century It has undergone Ramírez de Cartagena family (perpetual several renovations throughout history, governor of the Chancery of Granada). highlighting the one from 1620, which The Mendigutia family inherited it, and built two rooms covered by framework it also belonged to the Lorenzo Coullaut of Moorish tradition and which recalls Valera family, author of the monument to the work of Diego López de Arenas, Bécquer in Seville. www.turismodemarchena.org

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Deal provided by Classic Toma & Coe Calle Brasil, 18 – Urb. Torre de la Roca Andalucía Torremolinos

On this tour we will visit the most Location beautiful cities of Andalusia: Seville, Historical Site of cities: Seville, Cordoba and Granada. Granada and Cordoba. Contact data 650 733 116 / 674 231 291 njoy the monuments of Seville [email protected] / [email protected] E including the beautiful and immense www.tomaandcoe.com Cathedral with its Giralda tower, and the Alcázar. A private walking tour will reveal External links the secret side of Seville, and of course www.facebook.com/tomaandcoe no trip to Seville would be complete www.twitter.com/tomaandcoe without indulging in a spot of Flamenco! www.pinterest.es/tomaandcoe/toma-coe

Visit Cordoba; a Mudejar Chapel, the More information only remaining Synagogue in the whole Based on a group of 8 people. of Andalucia and stroll the Old Jewish Quarter. Experience the Great Mosque of Cordoba, one of the world’s most unusual and beautiful buildings. Enjoy an expert guided tour of Granada’s magnificent Alhambra and the gardens of the Generalife, without doubt a highlight of any visit to Andalucia. Visit the Arabic quarter Albayzin, with magnificent views of Granada. www.tomaandcoe.com

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Deal provided by Turismo Vivencial Avenida del Barco, 61. Marmolejo (Jaen)

Location Andalusia.

Contact data 607 546 165 [email protected] / [email protected] www.turismovivencial.com

External links www.facebook.com/turismovivencial Live the andalusian dream www.twitter.com/VivenciaTurismo turismovivencial.com/blog We propose an authentic immersion into the Andalusian culture that will make you www.youtube.com/channel/UCMGF8EfWCrjV9gBwQvPDDPg experience our traditions and identity. Our emblematic cities and buildings, but mainlyl its people, full of energy and joy. More information Stay: 8 days and 7 nights / Accommodation: 4 * hotels in HB. Arrival point: Malaga or Seville airports. Included: exclusive journey that will take you through and Andalusian horses. In addition local host for the group. Vehicle and transfers indicated. A wineries, farms, olive oil mills to visiting the World Heritage cities Accommodation in half board, breakfast and dinner (water and National Parks in incomparable of Úbeda and Baeza, we will also and wine in drinks). Some meals Entrances to monuments environments, these are just some of the take you to another world icon, the and indicated visits. Basic travel assistance insurance and reasons why we invite you to live with us Alhambra in Granada. All these local taxes. the Andalusian dream. experiences and many more you will live in the company of our local hosts, You will also live unique sensations who will make you feel like one of us participating in the world of flamenco during your stay. www.turismovivencial.com

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Deal provided by Turismo Vivencial Avenida del Barco, 61. Marmolejo (Jaen)

Location Andalusia Andalusia. Contact data Five Elements 607 546 165 [email protected] / [email protected] Five elements Andalusia is an exciting www.turismovivencial.com itinerary that takes you across vineyards, oil mills, pastures and unique cattle External links ranches. www.facebook.com/turismovivencial www.twitter.com/VivenciaTurismo turismovivencial.com/blog memorable experience between At Turismo Vivencial, they want you www.youtube.com/channel/UCMGF8EfWCrjV9gBwQvPDDPg A farms filled with stories. A pleasant to dream, to discover, to have a good stay to share with local families, who will time amongst good people, doing More information open their doors for us to accompany simple things. They want to invite Includes: 8 days and 7 nights itinerary / exclusive local them and experience their daily work. you to savour life and to acknowledge host for the group / indicated vehicle and transfers / An exclusive immersion into the popular forgotten but incredible places... accommodation in 4* with half board accommodation, culture and traditions, with a special they want you to enjoy the luxury of including breakfast and dinner (water and wine for drinks). space reserved for the mouth-watering handmade things. Some meals are included / indicated tickets and visits / basic local cuisine. travel assistance insurance and local taxes.

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Deal provided by Toma & Coe Calle Brasil, 18 – Urb. Torre de la Roca Torremolinos

Location Serranía of Ronda and Montilla-Moriles countryside

Contact data 650 733 116 / 674 231 291 [email protected] / [email protected] www.tomaandcoe.com

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Indulge yourself and sign up to a long weekend of wines, food, culture More information and lots of fun in the hinterlands of Andalucia. This is an all inclusive tour, which includes 3 Nights bed and breakfast accommodation, 2 lunches, 3 dinners with half he pace will be relaxed and travel Malaga and the area close to Ronda. The bottle of wine per person and visits with wine tasting to 5 T times kept down to a minimum so other D.O we´ll be delving into is Montilla independent wineries. there will be time for rest and relaxation – Moriles and the fortified wines of the also. Flying into and out of Malaga makes province of Cordoba. it far simpler for organising flights and onward travel. We will be covering 2 areas If you are a part of a group, a family, a of the Wine Region or Denominación de couple or a solo traveller, this tour is just Origen of Sierras de Malaga/ Malaga – perfect for you. the area in the hills just to the East of www.tomaandcoe.com

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Deal provided by Hotel Carpe Diem Calle Barroso, 4 14003 Cordoba

Discovering Location Barroso Street, 4 Cordoba, 14003 Cordoba

the roots of Contact data 957 476 221 / 667 522 740 Andalusia [email protected] www.hotelcordobacarpediem.com Carpe Diem provides accommodation for those travellers who are challenged with External links discovering Cordoba. www.facebook.com/Carpe-Diem-734891603200702 www.twitter.com/CarpeDiem_Hotel

ll the monuments and corners of Cordoba’s greatest treasures, the More information A of Cordoba breathe centuries of Mezquita. The hotel is also just three We also have a café, gym and sauna. As well as a car park and history and a mix of cultures. This is minutes from city centre, where the valet parking. There are single, double and family rooms for a marvellous town that will surprise atmosphere of the streets, the shops three and four people, with large comfortable beds to relax everyone who dares to discover it. and the lively character of the people after a stroll around the City of the Caliphs. will captivate everyone. The hotel, Hotel Carpe Diem is located in a completely refurbished, has excellent privileged area of the city, just a few facilities available to its guests. One minutes from its historic centre. You of its attractions is the incredible need take just a few steps to discover terrace, where you can enjoy a glass of its narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter wine glass with views to tower of the are discover with your own eyes one Mosque. www.hotelcordobacarpediem.com

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Deal provided by Auto Hispalis. Rent a minivan and Driver Minivan Plaza Zocodover, 3. 41019 Seville available for Location Monumental set of the Alhambra and the Generalife, visits to the Granada.

Alhambra Contact data 955 266 926 / 630 021 050 / 696 552 222 (Granada) [email protected] / [email protected] www.autohispalis.com Discover one of the most important gems of Moorish architecture in the External links west, the Nasrid jewel of Al Andalus: www.facebook.com/Autohispalis/ the monumental sits of Alhambra and www.twitter.com/AutoHispalis Generalife. www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6-reqroB8nA8BzcgrUKCA www.pinterest.es/AutoHispalisRentaCarAndDriver www.flickr.com/photos/autohispalis/ e will travel from Seville to the W monumental city of Granada, More information where you will have 4 hours to visit the The minivan vehicle seats 7 people plus the driver. You can monumental sites: the Alhambra, Nasrid check with the driver about recommended restaurantes in Palaces, Generalife, Palace of Charles V. the city. Reserved Minivan: Mercedes-Benz Vito. The driver stays nearby during yours. Does not include guide / Does not After visiting the indoor facilities of the include any entrance tickets. Total length of the service 10 Alhambra, you will have 1 hour free to hours (including departure-return to and from Seville). enjoy the gastronomy of Granada.

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Deal provided by Auto Hispalis. Rent a minivan and Driver Plaza Zocodover, 3 Minivan 41019 Seville Location available Historical Site of Aracena.

for visits to Contact data 955 266 926 / 630 021 050 / 696 552 222 Aracena [email protected] / [email protected] www.autohispalis.com Discover the monumental and gastronomic wealth of the city of Aracena, the business and cultural centre of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche Natural Park, capital External links of the acorn-fed ham, with all the comfort of a minivan with driver. www.facebook.com/Autohispalis www.twitter.com/AutoHispalis www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6-reqroB8nA8BzcgrUKCA e travel from Seville to the city www.pinterest.es/AutoHispalisRentaCarAndDriver W of Aracena, with an estimated www.flickr.com/photos/autohispalis time of 3 hours to visit the main tourist attractions of the town: Las Maravillas More information Grotto, Templar Castle, Ham Museum The minivan vehicle seats 7 people plus the driver. You can and Fuente del Concejo Public Laundry. check with the driver about recommended restaurantes in the city. Reserved Minivan: Mercedes-Benz Vito. During your After the visit, you will have a free hour visits, the driver awaits nearby. Does not include guide / Does to go shopping. There will then be 2 not include any entrance tickets. Total length of the service 8 hours to sample the city’s excellent and hours (including departure-return to and from Seville). varied gastronomy.

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Deal provided by Auto Hispalis. Rent a minivan and Driver Plaza Zocodover, 3 Minivan 41019 Seville available Location for visits to Historical Site of Cordoba Contact data Cordoba 955 266 926 / 630 021 050 / 696 552 222 [email protected] / [email protected] Discover the monumental city of www.autohispalis.com Cordoba, the jewel of the Caliphate Umayyad architecture, with all the External links comfort offered by a minivan with driver. www.facebook.com/Autohispalis www.twitter.com/AutoHispalis www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6-reqroB8nA8BzcgrUKCA e will travel from Seville to www.pinterest.es/AutoHispalisRentaCarAndDriver W the city of Cordoba, where www.flickr.com/photos/autohispalis you can visit its most representative monuments (estimated time 3 hours, More information 30 minutes): Castle of the Christian The minivan vehicle seats 7 people plus the driver. You can MonarchArchbishopric, Mosque, check with the driver about recommended restaurantes in Calahorra Tower, Roman Bridge and the the city. Reserved Minivan: Mercedes-Benz Vito. Access of Jewish Quarters. vehicle to the historic centre is restricted, the driver awaits nearby. Meeting point: Puerta de Alcázar. Does not include After these visits, you will have 1.5 free guide / Does not include any entrance tickets. Total length of hours to enjoy the delicious and varied the service 8 hours (including departure-return to and from Cordoban cuisine. Seville). www.autohispalis.com

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Deal provided by Auto Hispalis. Rent a minivan and Driver Minivan available for visits Plaza Zocodover, 3 to Cordoba and Granada 41019 Seville Location Discover Cordoba and Granada, two Historical Sets of Cordoba and Granada. monumental cities with a magnificent Andalusian style, with all the comfort Contact data offered by a minivan with driver. 955 266 926 / 630 021 050 / 696 552 222 [email protected] / [email protected] www.autohispalis.com

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Deal provided by Auto Hispalis. Rent a minivan and Driver Minivan available for visits to Plaza Zocodover, 3. 41019 Seville Jerez de la Frontera - Cadiz Location Historical Sets of Jerez de la Frontera and Cadiz.

Contact data Discover the monumental 955 266 926 / 630 021 050 / 696 552 222 town of Jerez de la [email protected] / [email protected] Frontera, “capital of wine www.autohispalis.com and horses”, with all the comforts offered by a External links minivan with driver. www.facebook.com/Autohispalis www.twitter.com/AutoHispalis www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6-reqroB8nA8BzcgrUKCA n the city, among other monuments and an exclusive Mercedes-Benz www.pinterest.es/AutoHispalisRentaCarAndDriver I and resources, you will enjoy the minivan, awaiting nearby your visits. www.flickr.com/photos/autohispalis famous and illustrate Royal School of Equestrian Art (duration: 1 hour 30 After visiting the winery, you will have More information minutes, approximately). After this 1 hour 30 minutes to sample the local The minivan vehicle seats 7 people plus the driver. You can typical visit, the city has a large number gastronomy. Then, we will move on to check with the driver about recommended restaurantes in of wine cellars, quite close, at which the city of Cadiz, where you can enjoy the city. Reserved Minivan: Mercedes-Benz Vito. Access you can enjoy discovering the wine of a panoramic tour: Puerta de Tierra, to vehicles in the historic centre is restricted, the driver this land and its production process, a La Caleta Beach, Roman Theatre and awaits nearby. Does not include guide / Does not include any luxury! (duration: 1 hour 30 minutes, Cathedral. entrance tickets. Total length of the service 8 hours (including approximately). departure-return to and from Seville). Tell us which places you wish to discover You will always have the driver available and we will advise you for the best visit.

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Deal provided by Auto Hispalis. Rent a minivan and Driver Plaza Zocodover, 3. 41019 Seville

Minivan Location available for Historical Sets of Ronda and Granada. Contact data visits to Ronda 955 266 926 / 630 021 050 / 696 552 222 [email protected] / [email protected] and Granada www.autohispalis.com

Discover the monumental cities of Ronda External links and Granada with all the comfort offered www.facebook.com/Autohispalis by a minivan with driver. www.twitter.com/AutoHispalis www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6-reqroB8nA8BzcgrUKCA www.pinterest.es/AutoHispalisRentaCarAndDriver e will travel from Seville to the city of with driver based in Seville, dedicated www.flickr.com/photos/autohispalis W Ronda, where you can visit different to exclusive tourism, specialising in monuments in the city (estimated time, 3 private transfers with Luxury minivans of More information hours): Ronda Bullring, Ronda Tajo, Arabic the prestigious Mercedes-Benz brand, The minivan vehicle seats 7 people plus the driver. You can Baths, Tajo Alameda, Ronda Lookout with several V-Class vehicles with fully check with the driver about recommended restaurantes in Point. personalised, handmade interiors, the city. Reserved Minivan: Mercedes-Benz Vito. During your unique in Spain. visits, the driver awaits nearby. Does not include guide / Does After these visits, you will have 1 free not include any entrance tickets. Total length of the service 9 hour to enjoy the city’s gastronomy. Then Our uniformed drivers speak different hours (including departure-return to and from Seville). we’ll go to Granada (for hotel check-in). languages, possess a broad knowledge of the most tourist routes in Andalusia to Auto Hispalis is a car hire company offer you the service you deserve. www.autohispalis.com

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Deal provided by Toma & Coe Calle Brasil, 18 – Urb. Torre de la Roca Torremolinos

Location The twin towns Historical Sets of Archidona y Antequera. of Archidona Contact data 650 733 116 / 674 231 291 and Antequera [email protected] / [email protected] www.tomaandcoe.com Just a short drive from the Costa del Sol, you find these two neighbouring and External links contrasting hilltop towns. www.facebook.com/tomaandcoe www.twitter.com/tomaandcoe www.pinterest.es/tomaandcoe/toma-coe n the hill, overlooking Archidona is La Peña de los Enamorados is the O one of Andalucía’s oldest surviving monumental town of Antequera; The Mosques, now a Christian chapel Heart of Andalucia. dedicated to the local patroness; Our Lady Of Grace. The views from the top Having just gained UNESCO status for are breathtaking. one of its historical sites, the town is alive and buzzing. Here we enjoy a wonderful On the neighbouring hill but separated lunch in a restaurant dedicated to by the legendary Lover’s Rock or reviving lost recipes of rural Andalucia.

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Deal provided by Caracol Tours Avda. Periodista Quesada Chacón, 17, 3º 1 Cordoba

Location Cordoba and Palma del Río (Cordoba).

Contact data 699 611 577 [email protected] Tastes of Cordoba www.caracoltours.es

Food is most succulent way of getting to know a destination. External links www.facebook.com/caracoltours www.twitter.com/caracol_tours oin us in a gastronomic tour of 2000 grove; visit to palace-museum and tea in genteslow.wordpress.com/ J years and Cordoba’s 4 people (Roman, historic citrus garcen. www.youtube.com/channel/UCLAo3XsWu_1vcVsKnMXSVLw Muslim, Jewish, Christian) leaded by wine www.pinterest.es/calvache0621 & olive oil professional taster Isa Calvache. Intro to Patios in Andalusian tea house then tasting of hand-made pastries. Included in price: visit to olive oil mill & tasting of organic extra virgin olive The main objective of Caracol Tours is for oil (EVOO); visit to winery & tasting of travellers to genuinely connect with the organic wines; lunch based on seasonl history, gastronomy, people, nature and local products; visit to organic orange local traditions of the province.

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Deal provided by Bullfighting Entre Toros y Caballos Calle Álamo, 3 Route: 14191 Aldea Quintana

Discovering Location Manuel Benítez Aldea Quintana – Palma del Río (Cordoba) Contact data ”El Cordobés” 646 619 171 [email protected] Visit to the Fighting Bull Farm + Lunch www.entretorosycaballos.com + Visit to the House-Museum of Manuel Benítez “El Cordobés”. External links www.facebook.com/Entre-Toros-y-Caballos-Visitas-a- Ganaderias-y-Rutas-a-Caballo-609199592434441 he activity includes a visit to the Entre Toros y Caballos operates in the www.twitter.com/ETYC2014 T House-Museum of El Cordobés, province of Cordoba, offering the best www.instagram.com/entretorosycaballos in Palma del Río, displaying the settings for horseback rides and routes. www.youtube.com/channel/UCLoiHFqKJYYOnWMtaVsloKA documentary “O llevarás luto por mi”, The highlight is the possibility riding in visit the fighting bull farm related to ranches where Fighting Bulls are bred, More information El Cordobés, eat lunch at a selected in the company of cowboys during their Pick-up from your hotel and return transfer. restaurant and visit the Bullfighting everyday activities so that those who are Estimated duration of the experience: 5 hours. Museum of Cordoba. interested can discover first hand how the bulls are raised and what this unique animal means to our environment.

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Deal provided by The Somos Destino Rural Avenida Infanta María Luisa, 1 Jabugo 21290 Jabugo (Huelva)

Route Location Infanta María Luisa avenue, 1 The Jabugo Route goes 21290 Jabugo (Huelva) beyond a gastronomic experience: also learn Contact data to distinguish the 655 662 334 / 655 472 504 characteristics of a ham [email protected] / [email protected] with the Jabugo Protected www.somosdestinorural.com Designation of Origin. External links www.facebook.com/Somosdestinorural njoy this unique experience and of the countryside, and the centuries- www.twitter.com/destinorural E discover the secrets of Jabugo ham old cellars used for curing one of the instagram.com/destinorural at the place where the people who love it world’s most prestigious gourmet www.youtube.com/c/Somosdestinorural live, men and women who for centuries products. have continued traditional, artisan More information practises for salting and preparing it: Somos Destino Rural began as local Dehesa registered in the Jabugo PDO, headquarters of the Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche company with the aim of promoting the the Jabugo Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Cellar Nature Park. Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche registered in the Jabugo PDO, typical mountain Restaurant. natural park. It beleves in the existing Lunch/tasting of local mountain products. Estimated duration During your visit, discover first-hand business structure in the region, and of the experience: 1 day (full day). the 100% acorn-fed Iberian pork, trusts in its professionalism to make the which is born and raised in the liberty people who visit them feel at home.

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Deal provided by Fundación Río Tinto. Parque Minero de Riotinto Plaza del Museo, s/n 21660 Minas de Riotinto (Huelva)

Location The Riotinto Mining Museum Ernest Lluch Square, s/n 21660 Minas de Riotinto (Huelva)

Contact data 959 590 025 / 959 591 015 [email protected] Riotinto Mining Park [email protected] www.parquemineroderiotinto.es This fact enabled the Riotinto Mining Park to become a destination of great importance and uniqueness for British tourism. External links www.facebook.com/parquemineroderiotinto www.twitter.com/pmineroriotinto n 1873, a foreign financial partnership this type of tourism, including the www.instagram.com/parquemineroriotinto I with a British majority of capital old English hospital which today is www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEot5C6hSaC22lUC4Y7s3g bought the Riotinto, and founded the the Mining Museum, the English Río Tinto Limited Company, thereby Neighbourhood of Bella Vista with More information launching the British presence in Río House No. 21 as the ethnography Duration: 1 day. Tinto Mining Region which lasted until section of the museum itself, mining 1954. spaces and industry, like the winch, and the area around the Peña del The great British heritage in the Hierro and finally the Mining Railway Riotinto Mining Park, is a great which was built to transport the potential for exploration targeting mineral to Huelva. www.parquemineroderiotinto.es

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Deal provided by Luxury Cicerones Gaditanos Calle Buenos Aires, 1 – Edificio Coworking Artístico Bandoleros 11003 Cadiz

Tours Location Hacienda El Rosalejo The Luxury Bandoleros Tours guided Road A-373 Villamartín-Ubrique, km. 6,6. visit will present you the history and actions of the bandit José María El Contact data Tempranillo at the El Rosalejo Estate, 856 918 656 / 667 367 361 in Villamartin (Cadiz) [email protected] [email protected] www.ciceronesgaditanos.com e will recall and recreate with this and transformed into the favourite W event the historical moment when recreational residence of the Dukes of External links the Duke of Ahumada and José María El Ahumada. Its successive restorations www.facebook.com/ciceronesgaditanosvisitasguiadas Tempranillo revealed the bandit’s path to have preserved the original colonial style www.twitter.com/ciceronescadiz Captain de Migueletes: relive the story, and enabled this architectural jewel www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnBWMoQxOCjt45poio49lg myth and legend. to house artistic objects that prove its historical value. More information In the countryside of Villamartin, where Duration: Departure from Cadiz at 10:30am, with return the plains come to an end and rise the Programme: arrival and welcome, stroll to Cadiz at 7pm. We recommend you wear comfortable first foothills of the Gaditana Mountains, in horse-drawn carriage (1st group) clothing and boots or sports shoes. Minimum group size: lies the solitary ducal palace and its while the 2nd group is entertained by 50 participants / maximum group size: 300 people. interesting cellar, a singular place built the Bandoleros Tours artistic entourage, Transportation from Cadiz is included. in the 18th century. After being almost arrival of the bandits and action in completely destroyed by a fire sparked several acts, lunch, singing, drumming, by Napoleon’s troops, it was rebuilt and dancing, end of celebration. www.ciceronesgaditanos.com

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Deal provided by Cicerones Gaditanos Calle Buenos Aires, 1 – Edificio Coworking Artístico Bandoleros 11003 Cadiz Tours Location Cortijo Los Horgazales Cicerones Gaditanos offers the Road A-384 Jerez de la Frontera – Antequera, km. 29,2 Bandoleros Tours guided visit, a sensation-packed experience based on Contact data the history of the Bandits in the town of 856 918 656 / 667 367 361 Villamartin. [email protected] [email protected] www.ciceronesgaditanos.com n an unbeatable setting: the Bandits’ Cicerones Gaditanos is a company I Shelter at Los Horgazales, and with of guided tours through Cadiz, Jerez External links a magnificent programme: arrival to and Villamartín. With visits without www.facebook.com/ciceronesgaditanosvisitasguiadas Los Horgazales, visit to the Oil-making architectural barriers. They offer www.twitter.com/ciceronescadiz Museum and oil tasting. Arrival of the guided tours through the historic- www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnBWMoQxOCjt45poio49lg bandits, aperitif, lunch, celebration with artistic centers of the province with a live performances of the Bandoleros team of professional tour guides that More information Tours artistic entourage, end of the event will adapt to your needs. Availability: Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Duration: and return. departure from Cadiz at 10:30am, with return to Cadiz at 7:30pm. We recommend you wear comfortable clothing and boots or sports shoes. Minimum group size: 50 participants / maximum group size: 400 people. Transportation from Cadiz is included.

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Deal provided by Bandoleros Tours Kidnapping by Avenida de la Feria 50. 11650 Villamartín (Cadiz) the Bandoleros Location Hacienda El Rosalejo. Tours, Luxury Road A-373 Villamartín-Ubrique, km. 6,6. 11650 Villamartín. “In Spain rules the King, and in the Sierra I”, are the words of José María El Contact data Tempranillo that we use to present the 639 937 477 Bandit kidnapping experience. [email protected] / [email protected]

External links www.facebook.com/Bandoleros-Tours-867373956678959/ andolero Tours and the El Timetables are standard, but can be www.twitter.com/bandolerostours B Rosalejo Estate have formalised a adapted to each group, excursion, collaboration agreement to use lands and congress or convention. It runs between More information facilities of the Ducal House and develop 11:30am, with the welcome to Rosalejo We recommend you wear comfortable clothing and boots “the Bandolero Tours Kidnapping”. Estate, and 5pm, when the party ends or sports shoes. The “Kidnapping of the Bandoleros Tours” History, Myth and Legend come alive, and the return begins. In the meantime, was named Most Original Tourism Product at FITUR 2001. again linking the protagonists of an different activities take place: rides in Featured in the New York Times. The most prestigious intriguing historic event: the Duke of horse-drawn carriages, arrival of the media in the world have spoken about our product. The meal Ahumada (founder of the Civil Guard) and bandits and kidnapping, lunch, live comprises shared aperitifs, stew (dishes to choose from), José María El Tempranillo agreed that the performances by the Bandoleros Tours meats (to choose from), desserts, wines, coffee and teas. latter should undergo a metamorphosis, Artistic Group, singing, drumming and Possibility of halal and kosher special menus. from bandit to captain of the Migueletes. dancing.

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Deal provided by Bandoleros Tours The Hideaway Avenida de la Feria 50. 11650 Villamartín (Cadiz) of Bandoleros Location Cortijo Los Horgazales. Tours at the Road A-384 Jerez de la Frontera – Antequera, km. 29,2. Los Horgazales 11650 Villamartín. Contact data Estate 639 937 477 [email protected] / [email protected] Enjoy Cadiz Sierra participating in a “19th century kidnapping” and excellent External links local cuisine: at the Los Horgazales www.facebook.com/Bandoleros-Tours-867373956678959/ Bandit Hideaway. www.twitter.com/bandolerostours

More information ake part in the daily routine of these “the kidnapping” occurs. The activity Recommendations: wear comfortable clothing and boots T bandits while they venture through timetable lasts from 11:30am, the or sports shoes. Both the aperitif and lunch (first course, the countryside in search of mischief. arrival to Los Horgazales, to 5:30pm, second course, desserts, coffee and cocktails) offer different Taste the products and produce of its with the conclusion of the festivities and alternatives to choose from. All products and courses are countryside and vegetable gardens, the return. In the meantime, different typical local cuisine: payoyo cheese, seasoned potatoes, seasoned with the best Señorío de activities take place: visit to the oil mill scrambled eggs with wild asparagus, tomato soup with fried Villamartín virgin olive oil and other Museum and oil-tasting, arrival of the eggs, stew of tagarninas with meat, venison casserole, etc. oils from Cadiz Sierra. The bandits bandits and kidnapping, aperitif and Possibility of halal and kosher special menus. gather in El Cobijo, however, when they lunch, fiesta with live performances of reach the place they find it occupied by the Bandoleros Tours Artistic Group. others..., its reaction occurs quickly and Bandoleros Tours

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Deal provided by Carmen and the Smugglers Bandoleros Tours Bandoleer Night Deluxe Avenida de la Feria 50. 11650 Villamartín (Cadiz) Location Experience a real Hacienda El Rosalejo. Bandoleer Night! A Road A-373 Villamartín-Ubrique, km. 6,6. themed dinner in a 11650 Villamartín. historic site: the Palace of the Duques of Ahumada, Contact data El Rosalejo Estate. 639 937 477 [email protected] / [email protected]

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More information he 3rd part of the dramatic opera one hand, the company Lyrical World Availability: from Monday-Friday. The activity begins at T ”Carmen”, in its first editions, had (Mundo Lírico), as the stage the El 9:30pm, and comprises: arrival of visitors, reception at the the Cadiz Sierra as its backdrop. With Rosalejo Estate the setting and finally, main entrance of the palace, guided tour through the palace this solid plot, the Bandoleros Tours have the third pillar with the support of ending at the Central Courtyard where the action begins, created a top-class tourist experience: Bandoleros Tours. cocktail, dinner, end of the festivities. The meal service is Carmen and the smugglers. provided by the El Rosalejo Estate’s El Jardín Restaurant, Lyrical World is a company created which in 2018 obtained 2 Suns in the Repsol Guide. Total This programme was born of the will of in 2005, and has delegations in length of the experience is 6 hours. Possibility of halal and three emblematic companies, each in Madrid, Seville and Barcelona. It is the kosher special menus. its speciality. From their camaraderie only cultural company to have been of efforts arises a unique, original bestowed the 2006 Panie Award, and innovative tourist product. On the granted by the City Council of Seville. Bandoleros Tours

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Deal provided by Toma & Coe The Soul Calle Brasil, 18 – Urb. Torre de la Roca of Cordoba Torremolinos Location Our Cordoba tour take you back in time, Historical Site of Cordoba. to reveal the customs, traditions and lifestyle of the “The City of the Three Contact data Religions” where Islam, Christianity 650 733 116 / 674 231 291 and Judaism co-existed in harmony and [email protected] / [email protected] peace. www.tomaandcoe.com

External links e take you to Cordoba in the www.facebook.com/tomaandcoe W afternoon/evening, because once www.twitter.com/tomaandcoe the sun starts to set, the secrets of these chapel built in the Moorish style and then www.pinterest.es/tomaandcoe/toma-coe/ traditions are easier to appreciate as the take a drink on the rooftop of an exclusive city takes on a quieter and more intimate hotel to contemplate the view over the More information atmosphere. Departing after lunch to former Great Mosque, or Mezquita, now Departs 3pm, returning around midnight. allow you a relaxing morning at your the Catholic Cathedral. After a delicious accommodation, we take the 2 hour drive local dinner (price not included), your through the olive groves of the province of highlight will be an impressive night visit Cordoba and arrive just as the large tour to the Mezquita. This stunning display of groups are leaving. sound and light effects brings to life the sheer scale and glorious architecture of A stroll through the Old Jewish Quarter this unique building. A stroll across the will take us past the ancient synagogue, restored Roman Bridge takes us back to one of only four that remain in Andalucia. our waiting bus for the relaxing journey We will see a sublimely intimate Christian home. www.tomaandcoe.com

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Deal provided by Toma & Coe Calle Brasil, 18 – Urb. Torre de la Roca Torremolinos

Location Historical Site of Malaga

Contact data 650 733 116 / 674 231 291 [email protected] / [email protected] www.tomaandcoe.com

External links Tapas in Malaga www.facebook.com/tomaandcoe www.twitter.com/tomaandcoe The Old Town of Malaga has a delightful historic quarter with a www.pinterest.es/tomaandcoe/toma-coe surprisingly vibrant tapas scene. More information ocal people love to take a stroll or a As the evening unfolds, you will learn a The price includes transfers and a walking tour around the L “paseo” enjoying tapas and a glass great deal about the long and fascinating historic centre of Malaga, with visits to three tapas bars, of Sherry in the many bars, cafes and history of Malaga, which dates from sampling one or two savoury tapas with a glass of beer or wine bodegas that are dotted around the Phoenician times. This tour has been in each. Departs 6pm, returning around 11.30pm. narrow streets. You will follow an easy designed to take you to the heart and tapas route designed to encompass soul of the city, birthplace of Pablo some of the most emblematic areas of Picasso and so much more than the the city, as we taste local specialities capital of the Costa del Sol. accompanied by regional wines.

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Deal provided by Great Mosque Woow Córdoba Calle Pedro Verdugo, 18 - Cathedral of Cordoba

Cordoba and Location the Jewish Jewish Quarter of Cordoba. Contact data Quarter 626 057 613 [email protected] In the heart of the Cordoba Jewish www.woowcordoba.es Quarter, looking out over the surrounding Altar and Choir of the Cathedral, with its stately and popular buildings, the magnificent 18th-century stonework. External links most spectacular and unique UNESCO www.facebook.com/woowcordoba World Heritage monument: the Cordoba We then continue through the maze www.twitter.com/WoowCordoba Mosque-Cathedral. of charming narrow streets which www.woowcordoba.es/blog make up what is popularly known as the Jewish Quarter. Cordoba was More information hat was once a point of reference founded Roman times and different There needs to be a minimum of 6 people, otherwise a private W in the Islamic world, in the 13th cultures have lived and co-existed here: tour must be booked. The price includes admission to all the century became the grandiose Christian Visigoths, Moors, Jews and Christians. monuments. temple which is now the Cathedral of All have left traces of their history Cordoba. The guided tour starts in the and customs in monuments, houses, old mosque, which was built over the squares and little corners. We will be old Visigoth basilica of San Vicente. It visiting the Synagogue, the Chapel was gradually extended to become the of San Bartolomé and the Christian place of worship of an ever increasing Monarchs’ Castle. A tour with a surprise population. We then proceed to the Main everywhere you turn! www.woowcordoba.es

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Deal provided by Minivan available Auto Hispalis. Rent a minivan and Driver for visits to Seville Plaza Zocodover, 3. 41019 Seville Location Historical Site of Seville.

Contact data 955 266 926 / 630 021 050 / 696 552 222 [email protected] / [email protected] www.autohispalis.com

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e have a minivan from the The city of Seville has areas to stop More information W prestigious Mercedes-Benz brand at the different monuments, and you The minivan vehicle seats 7 people plus the driver. You can available to tour or visit the city of Seville, will always have your Mercedes-Benz check with the driver about recommended restaurantes in the where you can discover and enjoy its minivan and driver close by. city. Reserved Minivan: Mercedes-Benz Vito. During your visits, magnificent offerings: Spanish-American the driver awaits nearby. Does not include guide / Does not Exhibition of 1929, Plaza de América, include any entrance tickets. Total length of the service 4 hours Plaza de España, Seville Cathedral and (including departure-return to and from hotel). Giralda, Real Alcázar, Torre del Oro and Muralla de la Macarena.

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Deal provided by AstroÁndalus Parque Científico y Tecnológico GEOLIT, Edificio Software DELSOL. Stargazing 23620 Mengíbar in Malaga Location Alfarnatejo, Axarquía of Malaga.

Contact data A magical night during which you can 953 150 050 / 675 042 940 see with your own eyes the rings of [email protected] / [email protected] Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, nebulas www.astroandalus.com and other objects of the skies. External links www.facebook.com/astroandaluscom stroÁndalus is a travel agency The Axarquía of Malaga awaits you with www.twitter.com/AstroAndalus A specialising in astronomy activities a show of its night sky, a unique chance www.instagram.com/astroandalus and tours, it offers you a range of tourist to discover the marvels of the skies by www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZlR0wKRhC-HVn2kv_T96g packages based on culture, knowledge, the hand of specialised instructors and 500px.com/astroandalus exclusiveness and personal enrichment, high-end range telescopes. by means of discovering and exploring More information curious things that our universe’s laws Transfer to the stargazing site - Estimated duration of the experience: 2 hours 30 minutes. of physics prevent us from seeing in our Stargazing Photography session - everyday lives. Return to the departure point.

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Deal provided by Jamones Vázquez S.L. Polígono Cantalgallo. Calle I, nave 1 Iberian Ham 21200 Aracena (Huelva) Location Route. Live the Vázquez’s coffee shop Cantalgallo’s Industrial Park, I Street, 1 industrial ship experience 21200 Aracena (Huelva)

Guided visit of the meadow and factory Contact data of Vázquez Hams and Cured Meats. 959 127 122 / 627 478 338 [email protected] / [email protected] www.visitaladehesa.es amones y Embutidos Vázquez, located and grass during the so-called mountain J in the town of Aracena, produces and period. External links sales Iberian products. Situated in the www.facebook.com/visitaladehesa heart of the Sierra de Aracena and Picos We begin with a short walk, where an www.twitter.com/JAMONES_VAZQUEZ de Aroche Nature Park, it is an unrivalled explanation is given until reaching the www.instagram.com/jamonesvazquez cradle for breeding the best pigs and estate where we will see all the varieties www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7ztgSRq3ikDBa-C6KdJ2A curing the best hams. In Jamones of Iberian pigs. Next, in the ham factory, www.pinterest.com/ibericosvazquez y Embutidos Vázquez elaborates its we will visit the different rooms, and be products using the Iberian pig as its main given an explanation of the wine-making More information base, bred in liberty in the meadows of processes, ending with a tasting of our Reception at Vázquez Café, the guide will accompany the Aracena Mountains, and fed acorns products accompanied by wines. you during the entire route: guided visit of the meadow, interpretation of the wild fauna and flora. Guided visit to the ham factory and tasting. Estimated duration of the experience: 3h.

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Deal provided by Private stargazing session in AstroÁndalus Parque Científico y Tecnológico GEOLIT, Edificio Software Sierra Norte of Seville DELSOL. 23620 Mengíbar

Location Cazalla de la Sierra, Nature Park Sierra Norte de Seville.

Contact data 953 150 050 / 675 042 940 [email protected] / [email protected] An opportunity to discover www.astroandalus.com the night sky and let your imagination fly between External links planets, stars, and www.facebook.com/astroandaluscom nebulas. www.twitter.com/AstroAndalus www.instagram.com/astroandalus www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZlR0wKRhC-HVn2kv_T96g n opportunity to discover the night of physics prevent us from seeing in our 500px.com/astroandalus A sky and let your imagination fly everyday lives. An unforgettable night, between planets, stars, and nebulas. with the explanations of a guide, expert More information in astronomy and high-end telescopes Private stargazing activity, memento photography session, AstroÁndalus is a travel agency to discover the secrets of the Universe. toast under the stars. Estimated duration of the experience: 2 specialising in astronomy activities and hours 30 minutes. tours, it offers you a range of tourist If you want to explore rather than just packages based on culture, knowledge, travel, discover rather than just see; exclusiveness and personal enrichment, if you want to feel, experience and by means of discovering and exploring understand,... don’t hesitate – they curious things that our universe’s laws waiting for you! www.astroandalus.com

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Deal provided by AstroÁndalus Parque Científico y Tecnológico GEOLIT, Edificio Software Stargazing in Cazorla (Jaen) DELSOL. 23620 Mengíbar Come and enjoy an original, fun and exciting activity with your family or friends. Location Nature Park Sierra de Cazorla, Jaen.

Contact data 953 150 050 / 675 042 940 [email protected] / [email protected] www.astroandalus.com

External links www.facebook.com/astroandaluscom www.twitter.com/AstroAndalus www.instagram.com/astroandalus www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZlR0wKRhC-HVn2kv_T96g night of observation with telescopes and tours, it offers you a range of 500px.com/astroandalus A in an incomparable setting tourist packages based on culture, surrounded by unspoilt nature and sparse knowledge, exclusiveness and personal More information population, for enjoying the spectacle of enrichment, by means of discovering Estimated duration of the experience: 2 hours 30 minutes. the Milky Way, planets and other objects and exploring curious things that our The observation activity can be complemented with transfer in the deep sky, like nebulas and galaxies. universe’s laws of physics prevent services, accommodation and dinner, upon request. us from seeing in our everyday lives. AstroÁndalus is a travel agency Stargazing activity - Photography specialising in astronomy activities session.

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Deal provided by Jabugo Jamones Eíriz Jabugo Calle Pablo Bejarano, 43 Ham Route 21209 Corteconcepción (Huelva)

Jamones Eíriz Jabugo is a family Location business with 200 years of tradition Pablo Bejarano Street, 43 and experience. They prepare hams 21209 Corteconcepción (Huelva) naturally, using no artificial processes, in Corteconcepción, Jabugo. Contact data 676 035 827 [email protected] isit the meadow with Iberian pig www.rutadeljamondejabugo.com V living in freedom, enjoy the traditional production methods in a natural cellar and External links savour a blinded tasting with 3 wines and www.facebook.com/JamonesEirizJabugo an authentic PDO Jabugo. www.instagram.com/jamoneseirizjabugo www.youtube.com/user/JamonesEirizJabugo Tours are organised to the vimeo.com/user14625045 pastures near the natural cellars in Corteconcepción, so you can More information appreciate in detail the habitat where Visit in 3 stages: Dehesa 45 minutes, Cellar 45 minutes, the acorn-fed Iberian pig is reared, hams from acorn-fed Iberian pigs are Tasting 45 minutes. Option to visit the shop and service differentiating in the field the pure produced with a step-by-step analysis provided in 4 languages. Small groups. Estimated duration Iberian pig and those that are acorn- of all the phases of the traditional of the experience: 2.5-3 hours. Includes winetasting. fed from those of lesser quality and method of production. the controls undertaken by the Huelva Ham Designation of Origin. The visit We offer an alternative package then proceeds to the traditional, including accommodation, meals and natural cellars where cured meats and tourist activities. www.rutadeljamondejabugo.com

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Deal provided by Turismo Ecuestre Doñana Zona Hípica de Camping La Aldea 21750 El Rocío (Huelva)

Location National Park Doñana.

Contact data 644 221 434 [email protected] www.turismoecuestredonana.com

External links www.facebook.com/TurismoEcuestreDonana www.twitter.com/TurEcuDonana Doñana Sunset www.instagram.com/turismoecuestredonana Horse-riding Route www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEqql_4kmTnzhV3EhsH_sQ More information Surround yourself with magic in Europe’s most important Nature Reserve: Doñana. Estimated duration of the experience: 2 hours. Horse riding route of two hours. With guide and small group.

iscover Horse riding in Doñana. When a Doñana sunset, the perfect time to see D the sun begins to set, it offers a the animals that inhabit it, when they start magical combinations of colours which will to seek a refuge to spend the night. Meet enchant you. Experience all the magic of Doñana in a different way, direct and fun.

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Deal provided by AstroÁndalus Parque Científico y Tecnológico GEOLIT, Edificio Software DELSOL. 23620 Mengíbar

Location Natural setting of Jaen.

Contact data 953 150 050 / 675 042 940 [email protected] / [email protected] Private stargazing in Jaen www.astroandalus.com External links If you want to explore rather than just travel, discover rather than just see; if you www.facebook.com/astroandaluscom want to feel, experience and understand,... don’t hesitate – they waiting for you! www.twitter.com/AstroAndalus www.instagram.com/astroandalus www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZlR0wKRhC-HVn2kv_T96g stroÁndalus is a travel agency fascinating night skies of this region 500px.com/astroandalus A specialising in astronomy activities through an exclusive stargazing event: and tours, it offers you a range of tourist professional telescopes, explanations More information packages based on culture, knowledge, from expert monitors in astronomy, Estimated duration of the experience: 2 hours 30 minutes. exclusiveness and personal enrichment, a memorable photography session The observation activity can be complemented with transfer by means of discovering and exploring and a toast under the stars... An services, accommodation and dinner, upon request. curious things that our universe’s laws unforgettable experience. of physics prevent us from seeing in our everyday lives. Private stargazing activity - Photography session with a toast under A special activity to discover the the stars. www.astroandalus.com

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Deal provided by Bodegas Cortijo El Cura Cortijo El Cura Paraje de Ojancos. 04470 Laujar de Andarax (Almería) tour and wine- Location Bodegas Cortijo El Cura tasting Place’s Ojancos, Laujar de Andarax (Almería)

At Cortijo El Cura we’ll show you round Contact data our vineyards, which supply 100% of 950 513 562 / 620 785 618 the grapes for the wines we produce [email protected] / [email protected] here. You’ll also see almond, olive and www.cortijoelcura.com fruit trees and organic hens against a backdrop of the peaks of the Sierra External links Nevada and the Sierra de Gádor. www.facebook.com/CortijoElCuraEcoBodega www.twitter.com/cortijoelcura cortijoelcura.wordpress.com t the Cortijo El Cura Agricultural Come and visit our winery where we A Museum you’ll learn all about can show you the process for producing More information the everyday life and work of our our organic wines, the machinery we Includes: guided tour, tasting of 3 wines, sampling of organic forebears –and yours too–, as many of use, the barrel room where the special produce. The tasting includes: homemade toasted bread them emigrated around half the world, wines are aged and the tanks where with olive oil, tomato or jam, olives and almonds produced mainly to Latin America. You’ll find out the wines are stored before bottling. on the estate. All accompanied by wine or grape juice for about the tools they used for farming, You can also try some of the products younger visitors. cheesemaking, the traditional pig we grow on our estate or make using slaughter, how the women washed and traditional methods. All 100% organic. ironed, and much more.

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Deal provided by AstroÁndalus Parque Científico y Tecnológico GEOLIT, Edificio Software DELSOL. Private 23620 Mengíbar Location stargazing Natural setting of Montoro, Cordoba.

in Montoro Contact data 953 150 050 / 675 042 940 (Cordoba) [email protected] / [email protected] www.astroandalus.com An excellent experience for discovering the night skies of Andalusia and the External links Sierra Morena Reserve Starlight. www.facebook.com/astroandaluscom www.twitter.com/AstroAndalus www.instagram.com/astroandalus stroÁndalus is a travel agency stars in the heart of the province of www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZlR0wKRhC-HVn2kv_T96g A specialising in astronomy activities Cordoba, near the village of Montoro. 500px.com/astroandalus and tours, it offers you a range of tourist The activity will be attended by an packages based on culture, knowledge, astronomical instructor and a high-end More information exclusiveness and personal enrichment, range telescope that will show you, on Estimated duration of the experience: 2 hours 30 minutes. by means of discovering and exploring an exclusive, private basis, dozens of The observation activity can be complemented with transfer curious things that our universe’s laws objects in deep space, like clusters, services, accommodation and dinner, upon request. of physics prevent us from seeing in our galaxies, nebulas and planets. everyday lives. Private stargazing activity - Photography An unforgettable night under the session with a toast under the stars. www.astroandalus.com

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Deal provided by Woow Córdoba Cordoba Patios. Calle Pedro Verdugo, 18 Guided tour of Cordoba Location popular Patios Axerquía Norte, Cordoba.

derived from the Contact data 626 057 613 Roman “domus” [email protected] www.woowcordoba.es In the historical town centre of Cordoba, in northern Axerquía and further away from the Jewish Quarter, you’ll find some of the most representative Cordoba patios, External links around the main churches from the period of King Fernando. www.facebook.com/woowcordoba www.twitter.com/WoowCordoba woowcordoba.es/blog hey were ordered to be built by King style although they still retain the T Fernando III after the conquest of original spirit of a Cordoba Patio: the More information Cordoba (1236), these patios follow the charm of a typical dwelling for several It includes the tour with an official local guide and entry to structure and distribution of the Roman families in medieval Cordoba. the popular patios. We will visit 6 popular patios and meet the houses adapted to al-Andalus culture. owners, who still affectionately care for these extraordinary They will reveal some of the secrets of patios. Although of humble construction and these houses with centuries of history hardly built-up until the 19th century, later and which are still inhabited by for many centuries they were home ordinary families. You’ll see plants that to numerous families living around you have never seen before, hear about a common patio. Most of them were how they are cared for on a daily basis renovated in the last century and have and enjoy their fresh. green colours and acquired a contemporary architectural wonderful aromas. www.woowcordoba.es

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Deal provided by Cordoba, a bird’s-eye- Woow Córdoba Calle Pedro Verdugo, 18 view of three cultures Cordoba

Location Historical Site of Cordoba.

Contact data 626 057 613 [email protected] www.woowcordoba.es

External links www.facebook.com/woowcordoba www.twitter.com/WoowCordoba www.woowcordoba.es/blog Woow Cordoba will take you up high to explore and discover the city’s magnificent history. a real adventure to enjoy from the heights. More information This price is applicable for groups of a minimum of 6 people. For smaller groups please check the price with us. Price e will climb up to several roof architectural aspects that best describe includes an official local guide and entrance to the rooftop W terraces of buildings in the the city’s main monuments, something terraces of the different buildings. historical town centre of Cordoba to get which is quite hard to appreciate so well a bird’s-eye-view of how the city and at street level. its urban layout have evolved over the centuries. You’ll be able to appreciate And you’ll get to enjoy a wonderful how the city has grown as a result of sunset from one of the rooftop terraces the experiments made by the different while savouring a glass of Montilla- civilisations. You’ll also learn about the Moriles sherry accompanied by a tapa. www.woowcordoba.es

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Deal provided by Caracol Tours Avda. Periodista Quesada Chacón, 17, 3º 1. Cordoba

Location Sociedad Plateros María Auxiliadora Wine Cellar Restaurant, Cordoba

Contact data 699 611 577 [email protected] www.caracoltours.es

Gourmet discovery in Cordoba External links www.facebook.com/caracoltours Cordoba is the only province in the world with 4 Protected Designation of Origin www.twitter.com/caracol_tours (PDO) for olive oil. Besides, wine, vinegar & iberico ham are also listed among genteslow.wordpress.com gourmet products under quality PDO. www.youtube.com/channel/UCLAo3XsWu_1vcVsKnMXSVLw www.pinterest.es/calvache0621/ sa Calvache, our olive & wine expert, its first tour of flowers for Japanese I will lead this professional tasting in a visitors in Spain: la “Sunflower Route”. More information casual envorenment: a centenary tavern. 2-hour experience. Price inlcudes: visit to old tavern, Time to bring pleasure to your palate, A friendly snail (“caracol”), Rafa, professional tasting (2 olive oils, 5 wines). Food-paring: 5 tapas time to relax surrounded by locals. represents the slow movement and & dessert. evokes the unhurried pace. Like snails, Caracol Tours is a reference agency who carry their home wherever they go, of slow tourism in Spain. This is the Caracol Tours wants visitors to feel at only company specialising in Japanese home during their stay in Cordoba. tourists who visit Cordoba, highlighting www.caracoltours.es

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Deal provided by Woow Córdoba The three Calle Pedro Verdugo, 18 cultures of Cordoba Location Cordoba and its Medina and Axerquía, Cordoba

cuisine Contact data 626 057 613 Discover Cordoba and its gastronomy. [email protected] This guided tour makes is a chance www.woowcordoba.es to enjoy the best of Cordoba cuisine together with a comprehensive tour of External links the Medina and Axerquía in Cordoba. www.facebook.com/woowcordoba www.twitter.com/WoowCordoba www.woowcordoba.es/blog he sound of water in the fountains, town centre will take you from the Plaza T the scent of flowers, the brightly lit de Capuchinos to the Roman Bridge. More information streets and fine cuisine. The silence in There are 4 stops in traditional taverns They will explain the legacy left by each of these civilisations the charming little squares, broken only with excellent cuisine. The guides will in the city and the dishes that enhance local cuisine. by the guide’s step-by-step living history show you the most beautiful parts of the The visit includes an official local guide, 5 snacks and 5 of Cordoba. You’ll see all the delights of city, including Roman, Moorish, Jewish drinks (it will be like having a full meal). wonderful little corners, bewitching narrow and Christian Cordoba. Enjoy the bright, streets and the art of our delicious cuisine. peaceful and mysterious city of Cordoba, while you sample the exquisite delicacies This pleasant walk around the historical accompanied by excellent local wine.

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Deal provided by Cláritas Turismo Apartado de Correos 68 23080 Jaen

Stroll through Location the Legends Historical Site of Jaen. Contact data and Mysteries 953 960 618 / 678 775 043 [email protected] / [email protected] of Jaen www.claritasturismo.com/es

Stroll under a blanket of stars in the External links historic quarter of Jaen. www.facebook.com/CLARITASTURISMO www.twitter.com/ClaritasTurismo www.instagram.com/claritasturismo njoying its unique legends, Heritage but, especially, by lovers of art, www.youtube.com/channel/UC95ma2NP4lyyykIoJn3ZWog E mysteries, anecdotes, curiosities culture and history. That’s why we want and love stories that are hidden within to transmit our passion the same way in More information its different streets, squares and which we live it. Estimated duration of the experience: 1 hour 30 minutes. monuments. Furthermore, at the end of Private guide - Pick-up service from hotel - Outdoor stroll the stroll, you’ll be invited to a drink with Ask about our individual or group visits around the historic centre of Jaen - Drink and tapa. - There tapa. and those for associations and groups, are no admission fees to monuments. Return to the hotel schools, company incentive trips (optional). With its headquarters in the city of and conferences. We also have sign Jaen, Cláritas Turismo is comprise of language interpreters for visits with deaf Art historians and Experts in Cultural persons, etc.

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Deal provided by Cláritas Turismo Apartado de Correos 68 23080 Jaen

Location Historical Site of Jaen.

Contact data 953 960 618 / 678 775 043 Discover [email protected] / [email protected] Jaen www.claritasturismo.com/es External links Enjoy the city of Jaen in a unique and different way, discovering Jaen Cathedral, www.facebook.com/CLARITASTURISMO a jewel of Spanish Renaissance and the model for the cathedrals built in Latin www.twitter.com/ClaritasTurismo America. www.instagram.com/claritasturismo www.youtube.com/channel/UC95ma2NP4lyyykIoJn3ZWog

mmerse yourself in the largest and still remaining in Jaen, the Santiago Air More information I best preserved Moorish Baths in Raid Shelter. Our guide will pick you up Estimated duration of the experience: 2 hours 30 min. Europe; revisit the past with a rich at your hotel and accompany you at all history in the squares and streets of the times, your own private guide for the historical old town, recalling the famous city. With its headquarters in the city legend of the Lizard of Jaen, designated of Jaen, Cláritas Turismo is comprise of Spanish Intangible Cultural Heritage; Art historians and Experts in Cultural and finish by visiting one of the few air Heritage but, especially, by lovers of art, raid shelters from the Spanish Civil War culture and history.

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Deal provided by Sevillatur Seville

Location Historical Site of Seville.

Contact data 603 698 075 [email protected] / [email protected] www.sevillatur.com

External links Legendary Seville www.facebook.com/sevillatur www.twitter.com/SevillaTur Discover the most legendary and magical Seville; Sevillatur invites you to discover the most ‘enchanted’ city. More information Approximate duration of visit: 2 hours.

eville is an ancient city with a host During the tour, we will discover the S of narrow streets that have been popular stories that have shaped the witnesses of legends, unusual events traditions, the customs and the daily and occurrences. Some are royal, heroic history of the city, fables starring the and historic; others are full of legends most illustrious characters of Seville, which, century after century and from whose love, betrayal, miracles and generation to generation, have been mysteries have been engraved on the passed down to become part of the memory of the people. cultural heritage of a city that surrounds you with its spirit. Let yourself be captivated by the magic of the most legendary spots in Seville. www.sevillatur.com

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Deal provided by The Streets of Seville Sevillatur Seville The street names of Seville are very revealing Location in terms of the unusual Historical Site of Seville. events that took place on them or in relation to the Contact data work carried out on them, 603 698 075 which in many cases still [email protected] / [email protected] survive today, and are www.sevillatur.com proof of the great value for the historic memory of External links the city. www.facebook.com/sevillatur www.twitter.com/SevillaTur

More information Approximate duration of visit: 2 hours. his interesting cultural route around the road layout is a journey through the T the historic city centre, Sevillatur history of the city, an immersion into the invites you to discover, through street daily life of its people over time. names, stories, legends, anecdotes and characters, great ‘makers’ of the Discover and be surprised at the origin everyday and historic destiny of the city. of the names and the events that took An overview of the naming system of place in many of the streets of Seville.

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Deal provided by Sevillatur Seville

Location Historical Site of Seville.

Contact data 603 698 075 [email protected] / [email protected] Secrets www.sevillatur.com of Seville External links www.facebook.com/sevillatur Seville, a city more than 3,000 years old, has many secrets hidden amongst its ancient www.twitter.com/SevillaTur streets. Despite being highly visible, they pass completely unnoticed in the heart of the city. More information Approximate duration of visit: 2 hours.

rom the hands of Sevillatur, immerse Discover a city that you had never seen F yourself in this beautiful and in this way before. Sevillatur wants to enigmatic cultural route, discover a make cultural heritage accessible to wealth of architectural, archaeological society in general, so their activities are and cultural elements which, apparently aimed at everyone – both tourists visiting hidden from view, peep into the eyes of Seville, offering a window into the past, all as testimony and faithful witness of and the locals, so they can be tourists in the historical development of the city. their own city.

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Deal provided by Culturartours. Events & Cultural Tourism Calle Manríquez, 6-1-9. Cordoba

Location Old Fortress (Alcázar Viejo), Cordoba.

Cordobese Contact data 610 025 817 al-Ándalus [email protected] Silversmith www.culturartours.com External links Tour - Workshop www.facebook.com/culturARTours www.twitter.com/culturartours Did you know the silversmiths in it evolved in Cordoba. We’ll recover the Cordoba were world-famous? Did you traditional technique for making filigree More information know what to be a silversmith is one of and see how it differentiates from You can choose between three types of workshop: the main occupations in Cordoba? You the rest of the world. We will hear the “Discovering Cordobese filigree” (1h), “Silversmiths and don’t need to be an artist, just come and evidence provided by ancient Cordobese filigree in Cordoba” (2 hours), and “Design your filigree enjoy this experience. silversmiths and travel back in time article” (price to be agreed, no time limit, take home the piece with their words so we can understand made). In workshops 1 and 2 you’ll be given a souvenir of a ind out how they work in our houses the current status of this tradition in photograph and the piece you have made. F and patios. Discover the ancient Cordoba. technique for making filigree and create a special souvenir of your visit to the In the workshop we’ll see traditional city. In addition we’ll take you to visit 2 tools, like old jeweller’s benches, all in a typical patios. The activity will be guided magical setting: next to the patios in the by Juan Jiménez, a craftsman who will Old Fortress and with views of minaret tell the history of working silver and how of the Mosque. www.culturartours.com

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Deal provided by Cueva Museo – Centro de Interpretación Cuevas de Guadix 18500 Plaza Ermita Nueva, s/n - Barrio de las Cuevas Guadix (Granada)

Location Cuevas de Guadix Cave Museum. Cuevas neighborhood, Guadix (Granada).

Guadix Caves, Contact data 958 665 569 where land [email protected] embraces you www.guadix.es External links We invite you to explore the Barrio de a family of agricultural labourers called www.facebook.com/CuevasDeGuadixCentroDeInterpretacion Cuevas neighbourhood in Guadix, in Cruz Úbeda (1928-1980), last owners of www.twitter.com/CuevasDeGuadix the province of Granada, and to take the dwelling, and discover our deepest mcicuevasdeguadix.blogspot.com.es a journey to its origins, to discover its cultural roots. You’ll learn about the www.youtube.com/channel/UCiFiSXMe57XXIvTMD_XrTDw history, to learn how they lived then features of these caves that make them a and now, and to learns all about its clear example of sustainable housing, as traditions and crafts... well as the building techniques used by the master cave-dwelling builders. Here nd so much more from Pedro, a there’s no doubt you’ll discover one of the A Master Cave Digger, and other best kept secrets in the depths of a land extraordinary characters who will of enormous scenic contrasts. accompany you on the tour. You will learn all about daily life in these unique We look forward to seeing you in the dwellings, where people lived until the Guadix Caves, where you’ll be made very recent past. You’ll be reminded of most welcome. Cuevas de Guadix

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Deal provided by S.C.A. Aceites San Juan Polígono Industrial Los Olivares Calle Frailes, parcela 2. 23009 Jaen

Location Almazara San Juan. Visit to Los Olivares Industrial Park. the San Frailes Street, 2 Jaen. Contact data Juan Oil 953 281 505 / 657 965 781 [email protected] Mill www.aceitesanjuan.com

Discover firsthand the production process of extra virgin olive oil at Aceites San Juan, External links from the groves to the mill. www.facebook.com/AOVEsanjuan

More information ll complete virgin olive oil extraction tasting of different extra virgin olive oils. Estimated duration of the experience: Approximately 2 hours. A process will be detailed, with the We will include details of the culture of For groups with a minimum of 15 people. different qualities of oil we can obtain, the participating market to make your demonstrating its perfect preservation visit more fun and involve participants in the cellar, through to its packaging to the maximum. and all the health benefits that extra virgin olive oil gives us, the basis of the During the visit, good practises for Mediterranean Diet. Screening of an the annual cycle of the olive trees informative video. will be mentioned, identified with the protection and improvement of Finally, you will participate in a sensory biodiversity and the environment. www.aceitesanjuan.com

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Deal provided by Sevillatur Seville

Seville Location Cathedral Cathedral, Historical Site of Seville. Contact data In the guided tour to the Catedral de 603 698 075 Santa María de la Sede, Sevillatur, you [email protected] / [email protected] will discover the secrets of the largest www.sevillatur.com Gothic-style temple in the world and the third of all Christianity. External links www.facebook.com/sevillatur www.twitter.com/SevillaTur uring the tour, we will discover D the building’s history and its main More information stages of construction: the remains of Visit: 1 hour and 45 minutes. the Mezquita Mayor almohade, which are in the Patio de los Naranjos and Giralda, where we will enjoy the best panoramic views of the city, the huge Gothic vaults and naves, the Renaissance works, such as the Royal Chapel , the Main Sacristy and the Chapter House.

We will also see other unique features, such as the Choir, the Main Altarpiece, the Tomb Christopher Columbus and an important art collection. www.sevillatur.com

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Deal provided by Justos Sánchez Martín. Bodega Cortijo el Cura Paraje de Ojancos, s/n. 04470 Laujar de Andarax (Almería)

Location Bodegas Cortijo El Cura Place’s Ojancos, Laujar de Andarax (Almería)

Contact data 950 513 562 / 620 785 618 [email protected] / [email protected] Wine-tourism at the Alpujarra www.cortijoelcura.com External links We will show you our vineyards, where we obtain 100% of the grapes www.facebook.com/CortijoElCuraEcoBodega for our wines. www.twitter.com/cortijoelcura www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Z5VqWuknPJ7CxdCwZM-iQ

urthermore, you will visit our almond, wines, our machinery, the barrel room More information F olive and fruit trees and organic hens where our most special wines age and the Estimated duration of visit: 45-60 minutes. Guided tour in while viewing the peaks of Sierra Nevada warehouses where the wines are stored, Spanish. Wine-tasting of 3 wines: Tasting of olives. and Sierra de Gádor. At the agricultural waiting to be bottled. museum Cortijo El Cura you will learn how our ancestors worked and lived. The Then you can participate in a tasting of tools used for farming, cheesemaking, 3 wines from the cellar, accompanied by slaughtering, and how women washed olives produced on the estate. Wine- and ironed, and much more. Come and tasting may be substituted for a tasting visit our cellar where we will explain the of mosto (non-alcoholic grape juice) for wine-making process of our organic underage children, per prior booking. www.cortijoelcura.com

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Deal provided by Patrimonial Route in Tourist Doñana-Aracena-Aventura S.L.C Polígono Industrial Cantalgallo. C/ I, 20 Train through Aracena 21200 Aracena (Huelva)

Location Historical Site of Aracena (Huelva).

Contact data 959 127 045 / 689 453 369 [email protected] www.doñana-aracena-aventura.com

External links We will reveal during the www.facebook.com/Do%C3%B1anaventura- tour all of its stories, Aracenaventura-SL-765527236896042/ legends, and secrets. More information Departure from Plaza de San Pedro, next to Las Maravillas or about one hour, we’ll visit the old Gothic church, its Mudejar tower, city Grotto. The route is ideal to explore the typical places of the F quarter of Aracena to contemplate walls and enjoy greatly impressive mountain cuisine and meat derivatives. Estimated duration of its plazas, religious buildings and views offered by the Sierra de Aracena the experience: Approximately 1 hour. emblematic monuments (13th, 14th, and Picos de Aroche Nature Reserve. 15th, 16th and 17th centuries). Doñana Aracena Aventura has more than 30 years of experience working We will climb to the top of the hill of with children, youth and adults within the Castle, which jealously safeguards the protected natural spaces of within the Las Maravillas Grotto. We Doñana, Minas de Río Tinto and Sierra will stop for 12 minutes to visit the de Aracena and Picos de Aroche. www.doñana-aracena-aventura.com

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Deal provided by Torre Tavira. Cámara Oscura Calle Marqués del Real Tesoro, 10. 11001 Cadiz

Location Tavira The Tavira Tower - Camera Obscura Tower Marqués del Real Tesoro Street, 10. 11001 Cadiz Contact data Visit to the Tavira Tower. 956 212 910 - 607 541 104 Enter the tower, you will [email protected] / [email protected] have the best views of www.torretavira.com Cadiz. External links www.facebook.com/TorreTavira tep back into the 18th century, Torre Tavira has two exhibition halls, www.twitter.com/Torre_Tavira S the century of this city’s greatest the Camera Obscura and the terrace. www.youtube.com/user/TORRETAV splendour, thanks to the Cadiz commerce with the Americas. Climb up to one of Its Cámara Obscura was the first one More information his 129 towers, the Tavira Tower, the installed in Spain: if it were possible to Times: October-April: 10am to 6pm. highest point of the old quarter of Cadiz, stabd inside a photographic camera, with May-September: 10am-8pm. with a pioneering attraction in Spain: The its shutter open at a very small aperture, Approximate duration of the visit: 30/60 minutes. Camera Obscura. you would see, projected on to the film, a Last admission to the Camera Obscura is half an hour before moving picture of the scene outside. The closing. Closed: 25 December, 1 January and 6 January. Situated in the down town and the guide will explain you the history of the highest point of the city, turned today town and its main monuments, offering a into a focal point of cultural interest. 360 degrees tour.

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Deal provided by Museo Bodega El Alfolí. Calle Molinos, 21 History and 14900 Lucena (Cordoba) flavours of Location El Alfolí El Alfolí Wine Cellar Museum, Lucena Contact data During this visit will discover the beautiful 670 663 127 / 638 828 100 love story of our winery, that of the [email protected] building itself (1777). www.bodegaelalfoli.com

External links ocated in the heart of Lucena, El www.facebook.com/BodegaelAlfoli L Alfolí offers a small family winery with www.twitter.com/El_Alfoli charming corners and a small museum. www.instagram.com/elalfoli

During these years the winery, its More information charming corners and its small museum Estimated duration of the experience: 30-45 minutes. have gone unnoticed. Its use has been For groups of 20 people. family-based, with few leisure activities, letting its wines sit in silence. Now we want to share with travellers who visit us the magic of our Alfolí, its soil, its cistern, its granary, ceilings, lights, taste, aroma. amontillado and sweet. Furthermore, it offers experiences (tastings), Bodega El Alfolí offers guided tours of workshops, guided tastings, hire for the cellar and Museum, with tastings events, photography shoots, film of our 3 types of wines: sherry, locations and civil weddings. www.bodegaelalfoli.com

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Deal provided by Rutas Marineras Plaza de la Ribera, 7 21410 Isla Cristina (Huelva)

Location The fishing port of Isla Cristina.

Contact data 655 552 371 The fishing port [email protected] of Isla Cristina www.rutasmarineras.com External links Headquartered at Isla Cristina, meet one www.facebook.com/rutasmarineras of the most important fishing ports in www.twitter.com/rutasmarineras Spain. rutasmarineras.com/blog www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4_zhDilUcBLJlfYlCw_8w reathe in the seafaring atmosphere auction of fish and shellfish caught during B of the port and enjoy the hustle the day. Rutas Marineras offers thematic More information and bustle of the Lonja, where fish and tourism with experience, through which Hours: from 4h p.m. to 5h p.m. and from 5h p.m. to 6h p.m. seafood catches are sold and distributed, you can live the trades and traditional Duration: 60 minutes. which will then be served by thousands artisanry of the fishing industry. You of restaurants. Through our tour we will will discover activities and experiences know the different types of boats and to enjoy along the entire Western coast fishing gear typical of our coast. Finishing of Huelva: boat trips, fishing charters, in the Lonja, in which we will see live, the seafood-based cuisine, kayaking, etc.

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