#MAGICALVILLAGES-TROPICAL COAST OF ALMERÍA AND ITS ALPUJARRAS

15:00 - Arrival in Vélez de Benaudalla: Check-in at a hotel with views of the nearby natural park and visit to the tourist office.

15:30 - Guided tour of the historic center:

• Explore the cobbled streets and the Nazarí Garden, a space full of Moorish history. Learn how these lands have been the setting for various historical films.

16:30 - Visit to a local pastry workshop:

• Enjoy a tasting of piononos and Moorish pastries made following traditional recipes.

17:30 - Snack:

• Olive oil cake and local herbal liqueur in an old family house, while the owners share stories of films shot in the region.
• Dinner:Dish: Trout with almonds.
• Pairing: White wine from La Contraviesa.

21:00 - Guided stargazing experience:

• Enjoy an immersive experience on a private estate to observe the constellations from a local viewpoint.

08:30 - Breakfast: Fig bread and fresh cheese with local honey.

09:00 - Trail through the natural park:

• A walk through a natural setting that has served as a backdrop for adventure films. Discover hidden spots known only to locals.

10:30 - Visit to an olive oil mill:

• Learn how extra virgin olive oil is produced and taste local varieties.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Migas with cured meats and peppers.
• Pairing: Young red wine from La Contraviesa.

13:30 - Transfer to Gualchos:

• Distance: 15 km.
• Duration: 20 minutes.

15:00 - Arrival in Gualchos: Check-in at the hotel and visit to the tourist office.

15:30 - Guided tour of Gualchos’ historic center:

• Stroll through its narrow white streets, learn about local farming traditions, and visit spots where film scenes were shot.

16:30 - Local crafts workshop:

• Discover traditional ceramic techniques and create a small piece to take home.

• Dinner:

• Dish: Roasted lamb with Alpujarra spices.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from La Contraviesa.

21:00 - Storytelling of local legends in a special corner of the village while enjoying a traditional liqueur.

08:30 - Breakfast: Toasted country bread with tomato and extra virgin olive oil.

09:00 - Coastal trail with sea views:

• Explore a section of the Granada coast, where period films have been shot. Discover hidden caves and coves.

10:30 - Traditional cooking workshop:

• Learn how to prepare espetos de sardinas and other traditional coastal dishes on a quiet beach.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Espetos de sardinas and gazpacho andaluz.
• Pairing: Fruity white wine from La Alpujarra.

13:30 - Transfer to Castell de Ferro:

• Distance: 10 km.
• Duration: 15 minutes.

15:00 - Arrival in Castell de Ferro: Hotel check-in and visit to the tourist office.

15:30 - Visit to a coastal winery:

• Enjoy a tasting of unique wines that combine the influence of the sea and the mountains.

16:30 - Snack:

• Tasting of almond pastries and sweet wine on a terrace with sea views.

• Dinner:

• Dish: Grilled tuna with ajoblanco.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from the coast.

21:00 - Night walk on the beach:

• Participate in an experiential activity of collecting small seashells and listen to local stories about pirates who once roamed the area.

08:30 - Breakfast: Homemade yogurt with honey and local fruits.

09:00 - Guided mountain tour:

• Discover unique landscapes where movies and documentaries have been filmed, with breathtaking views of the sea.

10:30 - Cheese-making workshop:

• Learn how to make fresh and aged goat cheese from the region.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Rabbit in almond sauce.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Valle de Alhama.

13:30 - Transfer to Sorvilán:

• Distance: 20 km.
• Duration: 25 minutes.

15:00 - Arrival in Sorvilán: Check-in at the hotel and visit to the tourist office.

15:30 - Visit to the old town:

• Stroll through this charming white village and learn about its crops and traditional products.

16:30 - Local wine and cold cuts tasting:

• A unique experience with products made by the villagers.

• Dinner:

• Dish: Fennel stew.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from the coast.

21:00 - Stargazing in a remote location.

08:30 - Breakfast: Whole grain toast with homemade peach jam.

09:00 - Tour through local crop fields:

• Learn about grape, almond, and vegetable varieties cultivated in traditional terraces.

10:30 - Visit to a honey workshop:

• Discover how artisanal honey is made and taste different varieties.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Free-range chicken with garlic.
• Pairing: White wine from La Contraviesa.

13:30 - Transfer to Torvizcón:

• Distance: 30 km.
• Duration: 40 minutes.

15:00 - Arrival in Torvizcón: Check-in at the hotel and visit to the tourist office.

15:30 - Guided tour of the historic center:

• Discover its cobbled streets and hidden corners, and visit locations used as movie sets.

16:30 - Afternoon snack:

• Chocolate and walnut cake with local sweet wine.

• Dinner:

• Dish: Mountain goat stew.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Valle de Lecrín.

21:00 - Cultural evening:

• Learn about local music and dance traditions with a live demonstration in a traditional courtyard.

08:30 - Breakfast: Toast with fresh cheese and thyme honey.

09:00 - Visit to an artisanal shoe factory:

• Discover how traditional shoes are designed and made. Meet local artisans and observe the entire process, from leather cutting to stitching and finishing.

10:30 - Textile workshop:

• Take part in a textile workshop where you will learn traditional weaving techniques from the Alpujarra. Experience the process from spinning to the loom and create a small textile piece to take home as a souvenir.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Migas with grapes and melon.
• Pairing: Fruity white wine from the Alpujarra Valley.

13:30 - Transfer to Pórtugos:

• Distance: 25 km.
• Duration: 30 minutes.

15:00 - Arrival in Pórtugos: Check-in at the hotel and visit to the tourist office.

15:30 - Route through the fountains and irrigation channels:

• Learn about the Moorish irrigation system and how it still supplies local crops.

16:30 - Tasting of mountain cold cuts and cheeses:

• Enjoy unique products in a small family-run winery.

Dinner:

• Dish: Roasted lamb with baked potatoes.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from the Contraviesa.

21:00 - Guided stargazing in a light pollution-free location.

08:30 - Breakfast: Rustic bread with homemade jam and local goat cheese.

09:00 - Guided trail around the area:

Enjoy a peaceful walk through Alpujarra's fields and terraces, with explanations on traditional agricultural techniques still practiced in Pórtugos.

10:30 - Medicinal herbs workshop:

Learn about native plants used in infusions and essential oils, and participate in a small workshop to prepare a unique herbal tea.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Migas with grapes and melon.

• Pairing: Fruity white wine from Valle de la Alpujarra.

13:30 - Transfer to Alpujarra de la Sierra:

• Distance: 35 km.

• Duration: 45 minutes.

15:00 - Arrival in Alpujarra de la Sierra: Check-in at the hotel and visit to the tourist office.

15:30 - Tour of the historic center:

Discover cobbled streets and typical Alpujarran architecture, influenced by its Moorish heritage. This route includes a stop at a small hidden viewpoint known only by locals, offering views of ancient cherry and almond orchards.

16:30 - Visit to a traditional sweet workshop:

Learn how to make and taste typical sweets such as mantecados and pestiños, following traditional recipes.

17:30 - Snack:

Pumpkin cakes and olive oil tortas at a family-owned bakery specializing in traditional confectionery.

Dinner:

• Dish: Trout with Alpujarran ham.

• Pairing: Dry white wine from Contraviesa, which complements the delicate texture of the trout and the salty flavor of the ham.

21:00 - Guided stargazing:

Enjoy an experience in a light-pollution-free location, perfect for night sky observation.

08:30 - Breakfast: Toast with fig jam and fresh cheese.

09:00 - Walk along local trails:

• Learn about the native flora and fauna and walk among ancient almond fields that still bloom every spring.

10:30 - Alpujarra pottery workshop:

• Experience traditional pottery shaping and take home your own creation as a souvenir.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Alpujarra-style migas with local cured meats.
• Pairing: Young red wine from the Alpujarra, perfect for balancing the intense flavors of migas and cured meats.

13:30 - Transfer to Laujar de Andarax:

• Distance 20 km, duration 30 minutes.

15:00 - Tour of Laujar's historic center:

• Discover its white, steep streets and rich Moorish history. Includes a visit to an old washhouse known only to locals.

16:30 - Visit to a local winery:

• Learn about the winemaking process and enjoy a tasting of regional wines.

Dinner:

• Dish: Oven-roasted lamb with local herbs.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Laujar, whose spicy notes and smooth tannins perfectly complement the lamb flavored with thyme and rosemary.

21:00 - Guided storytelling of Moorish legends.

08:30 - Breakfast: Rye bread with grated tomato and extra virgin olive oil.

09:00 - Walk through historic vineyards:

• Learn about the native grape varieties and cultivation in this unique microclimate. Free visit to still-active vineyards.

10:30 - Olive oil production workshop:

• Take part in the traditional pressing and filtering process, with a tasting of different olive oils.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Potato and cod stew with peppers and spices.
• Pairing: Young white wine from the region, whose freshness balances the salty and spiced flavors of the cod.

13:30 - Transfer to Abrucena:

• Distance 40 km, duration 50 minutes.

15:00 - Tour of Abrucena’s old town:

• Discover its chapels and picturesque corners, including a small trail leading to a natural spring known only to locals.

16:30 - Herbal workshop:

• Learn about local aromatic plants and their use in infusions and natural cosmetics.

Dinner:

• Dish: Slow-cooked beef stew with garden vegetables.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from the region, which adds body and complexity to the slow-cooked beef.

21:00 - Guided relaxation session.

08:30 - Breakfast: Toast with fresh cheese and orange marmalade.

09:00 - Hike through the Sierra Nevada:

• Explore low-mountain trails with spectacular views, passing through vegetable fields and vineyards.

10:30 - Beekeeping workshop:

• Discover the honey production process in the mountains and taste different varieties.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Fennel stew.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from Andarax, with herbal notes that complement the fennel and the light broth of the stew.

13:30 - Transfer to Enix:

• Distance 35 km, duration 40 minutes.

15:00 - Tour of Enix’s old town:

• Discover its most emblematic corners and its white architecture.

16:30 - Essential oils workshop:

• Learn how to extract and use essential oils from local plants.

• Dinner:

• Dish: Free-range garlic chicken.
• Pairing: Fruity white wine, whose light and fresh character enhances the flavors of garlic and lemon.

21:00 - Guided stargazing session.

08:30 - Breakfast: Rye bread toast with olive oil and grated tomato.

09:00 - Walk around Enix’s surroundings:

• Free visit to a small rural trail that passes through ancient olive groves and abandoned orchards.

10:30 - Jam-making workshop:

• Learn how to prepare jams using local seasonal fruits and traditional methods.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Rabbit stew with mushrooms.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from the region, ideal for enhancing the flavors of the mushrooms and the tender rabbit meat.

13:30 - Transfer to Vícar:

• Distance 25 km, duration 30 minutes.

15:00 - Tour of Vícar’s old town:

• Discover the Barrio de la Villa, with its narrow alleys, whitewashed houses, and breathtaking views of the Almerian coast.

16:30 - Afternoon snack:

• Enjoy homemade lemonade with olive oil cakes in a traditional spot frequented by Vícar’s locals.

• Dinner:

• Dish: Shepherd-style lamb with mountain herbs.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Bajo Andarax, which complements the spiced notes and tender texture of the lamb.

21:00 - Guided stargazing session.

08:30 - Breakfast: Rustic bread with fig jam and local goat cheese.

09:00 - Visit to greenhouse farms:

• A short guided tour through the area’s greenhouses, explaining innovative farming techniques and their impact on the local economy.

10:30 - Potted plant farming workshop:

• Learn how to adapt greenhouse techniques to a home setting, ideal for growing a small urban garden.

Midday: 12:00 - End of the trip.