Granada and the Alhambra Palace

Your visit to this most elegant of Andalucian cities takes you inland towards the Sierra Nevada mountains. You arrive in Granada with time to visit the Cathedral and to explore the Moroccan shops etc. Our coach will take you to visit the amazing Alhambra palace, which is the most visited Arab monument in Spain. Your official guided tour also includes the beautiful Generalife gardens.

A 24-hour cancellation fee applies to this trip.

Please note: This trip involves a considerable amount of walking.

Alhambra palace

Above and left, pictures of the

Generalife Gardens

The Marmalade Run (Spanish Lakes & Orchards)    

Our trip takes us inland, to an old Olive Mill, for a fully guided tour and, when in season, where we see the full olive oil production process. (Light refreshments included.) We then visit an authentic citrus fruit farm of around 17,000 trees, where we can sample fresh fruit, straight from the tree. A tour of the scenic Spanish Lake District follows, via the dramatic El Chorro Gorge, stopping for lunch, before then returning to the coast.

Orange grove

Ardales National Park

El Chorro Gorge

Cordoba

This elegant, wealthy city is one of the most beautiful in Andalucia and is home to the Mesquita, the only Mosque-Cathedral in the world (entrance fee included in price).  We travel through mountain scenery, olive groves and the wine-growing region.  Arriving in Cordoba mid-morning, you will have 5 hours to enjoy this lovely city, with its beautiful fountains, Alcazar gardens, Roman Baths and the famous Jewish Quarter.  

Cordoba

Mesquita exterior

Mesquita interior

Seville

The lovely capital of Andalucia.  Upon arrival, we take a short tour, including a visit to the majestic Plaza de Espana, La Giralda, the symbol of Seville and the Cathedral, which is the largest in the world (entrance fee included in price).  You will then have free time to explore the city (with optional lunch available) and perhaps take a cruise on the river, or ride in a horse-drawn carriage.

Plaza de Espana

La Giralda

Seville Cathedral

Ronda by Train (returning by coach)

By coach to Algeciras, then mountain train to Ronda, on a single-track line, built over 100 years ago.  This spectacular mountain scenery can only be seen by train, with many villages and delightful Victorian stations on route. In Ronda you can explore the old Moorish town,   including the 18^th century bridge over the famous El Tajo Gorge, before rejoining the coach for the scenic journey back to the coast.

Ronda

El Tajo Gorge

Fuengirola Market & Mijas

A morning visit to Fuengirola to enjoy this popular seaside town and the famous Tuesday market, one of the largest on the coast.  Lots of shops, a stroll along the promenade, or perhaps a visit to the Zoo (see below), then its on to the delightful mountain village of Mijas, probably the most famous of the Andalucian White Villages.  Time to shop and explore this beautiful pueblo, with its narrow streets and wonderful views.

Fuengirola

Flamenco in Fuengirola

Mijas

Fuengirola Zoo

One of the world's finest, with state of the art facilities, active participation in species conservation. And its in the centre of town!

Scenes from Fuengirola Zoo

Mijas Water Park (Parque Acuatico Mijas)

Enjoy a full day of sun and exciting water adventures, including brand new attractions for 2005! Families and friends, get set to get wet! You are sure to have fun. Self-service cafe and bar, cloakrooms, changing rooms, showers and safety deposit boxes are available. You may also hire floats, sunbeds and air mattresses. All you need to enjoy a really fun day out. DON'T FORGET THE SUN BLOCK! You may take a picnic lunch if you wish, but glass utensils are not permitted.

Mijas Water Park

Tangiers

By coach to Tarifa, the fast ferry getting us to North Africa in approximately 35/40 minutes. The tour will include the Caves of Hercules, followed by a typical Moroccan lunch (which includes live music, belly dancing, etc.) After lunch, we escort you to the Medina (old part of town), Souk (shops and market) and Kasbah (fortress), with time for shopping. Our guide will accompany you at all times. If time allows we visit a herbalist and take a short refreshment stop before before boarding our ferry back to Spain.

A 24-hour cancellation fee applies to this trip.

Please note: PASSPORTS REQUIRED!

Caves of Hercules

Berber horsemen

Souk shopping

Kasbah fortress

Gibraltar - a choice of trips:

Shopping only - duty free & lots of bargains

Rock tour and shopping - your mini coach will take you on a wonderful tour of the Rock.  Admission prices to St. Michael's Caves and the Upper Rock & Barbary Apes are included. The tour finishes in Main Street, leaving you time for your duty-free shopping

Dolphin boat trip and shopping - Join us on board 'Dolphin World' to enjoy the fun of the friendly wild dolphins in the bay of Algeciras.  The excellent commentary on board will make this a very special adventure for everyone.  Also includes time for duty free shopping etc.

Rock the boat - Combined Rock tour and Dolphin World.  Subject to sailing times, and has less shopping time.

Please note: PASSPORTS REQUIRED FOR ALL TRIPS!

The Rock of Gibraltar

Dolphins in the Bay of Algeciras

Barbary Apes on the Rock

Jerez - Horse Show or Shopping, plus Sherry Bodega

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Either free time sightseeing and shopping, or to the world famous 'Spanish Dancing Horses' show. Then lunch and the tour of the Sherry Bodega, including a walking visit to a vineyard, plus the distillery and cellars (with free wine tasting!)

Gonzales Byass Bodega

Spanish Dancing Horses

Nerja

Our trip firstly takes us to the small town of El Palo, where we enjoy a typical Andalucian breakfast. We then follow the coast road to  Spain's 3^rd most visited site, the famous cave of Nerja, with the 32m high 'Cataclysmic Hall'. Inhabited for over 20,000 years, many artefacts can be seen, including prehistoric paintings in the museum. After the cave, we visit the town of Nerja, with free time to explore the sites or just amble amongst the shops and bars of this interesting town

Typical Andalucian village

Caves of Nerja