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  • From Seville to the Sea

    Always
    Andalusia

    May 5-12, 2025

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    Insider access to the gallant feria celebrations in Seville. The timeless tuna hunt of the almadraba. Some of Spain’s best eating and drinking around Cádiz and Jerez. Andalusia is a kaleidoscope of history, culture, and cuisine, and Spring is its finest season.

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    Fixer, Explorer, Producer

    Local Guide

    Alejo Sabugo
    Fixer, Explorer, Producer

Overview

Always 
Andalusia

Insider access to the gallant feria celebrations in Seville. The timeless tuna hunt of the almadraba. Some of Spain’s best eating and drinking around Cádiz and Jerez. Andalusia is a kaleidoscope of history, culture, and cuisine, and Spring is its finest season.

  • Spain
  • May 5-12, 2025
  • from $14,250
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  • Spain
  • May 5-12, 2025
  • from $14,250
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DISCOVER ANDALUSIA:
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY

Day
1

An Andalusian Welcome

  • Private transfer from Seville Airport
  • Welcome cocktail at the Corral del Rey, a restored 17th century palacio
  • A first dinner of Andalusian classics in the ancient city center
Day
2

The City Dances

  • Morning drinks while we get outfitted in classic clothes of the feria, the greatest festival day on the Spanish calendar
  • Traditional horse-drawn carriage processional through old Seville
  • Lunch at our feria caseta—a festival homebase available only by local invitation
  • Optional attendance at the bullfight at the Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza
  • Back to the caseta for dancing, dinner, dancing, sunset, sunrise… wherever the spirit of the feria takes us
Day
3

Onward to the coast

  • Casa la Siesta
  • Camino de los Parralejos, 11150 Vejer de la Frontera
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  • Sleep in, sleep off the feria, and say goodbye to Seville (for this trip at least)
  • Lunch at Bodega San Rafael La Pañoleta, the iconic classic rural tapas bar
  • Welcome drinks and private chef dinner at Casa la Siesta, the stunning hacienda we will have exclusively to ourselves for the week
Day
4

The Grand Esteros of Andalusia

  • Casa la Siesta
  • Camino de los Parralejos, 11150 Vejer de la Frontera
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  • Drive (two hours) to Zahara de la Sierra to our favorite artisanal olive oil producer for a full day of rural Andalusian beauty
  • Cheesemaking workshop, wine tasting, and then a traditional lunch featuring goat stew, all at the olive producer
  • Back to Casa la Siesta for a quick break before heading into the old town of Cádiz for dinner at El Faro de Cádiz
Day
5

Of Sherry and Showmanship

  • Casa la Siesta
  • Camino de los Parralejos, 11150 Vejer de la Frontera
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  • An insiders visit with the inimitable sherry-masters at Bodega Arfe with Luis Arroyo
  • Lunch with our friends at La Marea de Marcos, the hidden gem of old Jerez
  • End the afternoon into evening with a classic, raw, authentic tablao flamenco performance
Day
6

Cuisine of the Unknown Seas

  • Casa la Siesta
  • Camino de los Parralejos, 11150 Vejer de la Frontera
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  • Drive to Sanlúcar de Barrameda to meet our friend Juan Carlos for a day by the sea
  • Explore the markets with Paquita before visiting Rafa Monge and his Navazo, a traditional coastal agricultural ecosystem in Andalusia.
  • Lunch at Juan Carlos’ beach house
  • Visit to the harbor of Sanlúcar, the engine of the town
  • Return to Casa la Siesta for dinner
Day
7

A Day of Tuna

  • Casa la Siesta
  • Camino de los Parralejos, 11150 Vejer de la Frontera
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  • Travel to Playa de Bolonia (either by boat or bus)
  • A glimpse into culture of the mighty almadraba, the world’s oldest continuous tuna hunt, at the Barbate Tuna Museum
  • Tuna feast! Tuna feast!
  • That great Andaluz invention: the siesta
  • Free walk through the white-walled hilltown of Vejer de la Frontera
  • Dinner at El Campero
Day
8

So Long Andalusia

  • Casa la Siesta
  • Camino de los Parralejos, 11150 Vejer de la Frontera
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  • One last magnificent breakfast at Casa la Siesta
  • A sip of sherry, maybe a glass of wine, and a fond farewell
  • Private transfer back to Seville Airport or wherever your day takes you
  • Fin

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well as snacks and beverages between meals
  • Expertise and services of our experienced trip leaders: at least one guide and one host per trip
  • Additional guides and experts from the region
  • All transportation during the trip except when taking a taxi or ride app independently during unscheduled time
  • Transfers to and from the airport or wherever you are on the day the trip starts and ends
  • Daily Roads & Kingdoms gifts related to the themes, activities and narratives of each trip
  • All gratuities for accommodations, meals, guiding or transport

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • International airfare to and from the journey (note: some trips begin and end at different airports)
  • Personal bar tabs (when not with the group)
  • Personal laundry or spa services
  • Personal travel insurance

Meet Our Hosts

Alejo Sabugo

Local Guide

Alejo Sabugo

Fixer, Producer, Explorer

We met Asturias native Alejo Sabugo when he worked on the “Parts Unknown” Asturias episode. A producer and fixer for Bourdain, he quickly became an integral part of the Roads & Kingdoms family and is now a frequent League of Travelers host.

Where You’ll Stay

Corral del Rey

Corral del Rey

Seville Palace

In Seville’s old quarter of Barrio Alfalfa just five minutes from the Cathedral, a 17th-century palacio has been meticulously restored and converted into a small private luxury boutique hotel. Architectural highlights include an atrium patio, Roman marble columns, Tarifa stone floors and original wooden carved detailing. And the rooftop bar is no slouch.

Casa La Siesta

Casa La Siesta

Rural Hideaway

Casa La Siesta is a stunning hacienda turned boutique hotel immersed in Andalusian countryside near the gorgeous hilltop town of Vejer de la Frontera. This luxury rural hideaway is everything we could want for the second part of this trip—and it’s all ours for the week.

  • We pierced the ‘tourist bubble’ largely through Alejo’s connections.

    James B.
    Asturias Unconquered 2023

  • You could tell Alejo really put a lot of passion into all the research and recon he did for this trip, which made the trip very special.

    Tom R.
    Salamanca and the World of Jamón 2024

  • Nathan and Alejo were consummate hosts. The amount of effort and preparation that went into the trip were manifest only by the success of the trip.


    Asturias Unconquered 2022

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How large are your groups?

    We have a maximum of 12 travelers for each trip. Our guiding light: how many people could cram into a perfectly-sized bar in Ginza? That’s how many we want to travel with, that’s how we came up with that number. Each trip has at least two members from the R&K team.

    Do I really have to do an interview?

    Yes! We don’t offer a way to book online, because we want the chance to talk to each of you about how you like to travel, and about what we do on our trips. That includes spouses and partners! Don’t sweat it, we have an appropriately high acceptance rate, but it is a requirement, whether by Zoom or by WhatsApp.

    Is there a solo traveler supplement?

    Yes, we have a $1500 solo traveler supplement ($1000 for four-night trips).

    Should I get travel insurance?

    Roads & Kingdoms is a fully insured travel provider but we recommend you purchase travel insurance for yourself to cover costs you might incur through change of plans, flights, etc. We do not have a recommended provider, but there are many reputable providers available online and the signup process is not onerous.

    What is included in the price?

    Our journeys are meant to free you from any financial decision-making whatsoever during the week, if you choose. You’re responsible for your own international airfare to our starting city. But then we take care of everything else, from tipping to transportation to hotels and meals and drinks along the way. You’re only responsible for personal bar tabs (when not with the group), personal laundry, or personal spa services.

    What happens if R&K cancels a journey?

    This has not happened in the post-acute-COVID period—nor do we anticipate it happening—but we do reserve the right to cancel or postpone a trip up to 100 days before departure. In that case, you would receive a full refund, including the $1500 deposit.

    CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE VEGETARIANS?

    The short answer is yes! Any trip can be adapted, but some work better than others. Salamanca and the World of Jamón, for instance, would probably not make sense for a vegetarian, whereas Tbilisi and the Western Winelands works well. Animal products do feature heavily throughout our journeys, and many include whole-animal barbecues, ceremonial slaughter, or other traditional culinary methods that might be off-putting to those who abstain.

    Traveler Rights And Responsibilities

    The League of Travelers is meant to be that: an intimate group of travelers who accompany us to some of our favorite places to spend time with some of our favorite people. That is why we interview all potential travelers. These trips are not for everyone, and we just want to be sure the vibe matches. Mostly, for you, that means treating the people who make these trips possible, from drivers to somms to waiters to hotel staff, with decency. We will do our best to accommodate special requests, but we don’t have fulltime concierge or waitstaff on these trips, we have chefs and writers and storytellers. Our groups are a diverse bunch, so please also come with an open mind and heart for your fellow travelers. And in exchange, we pledge to open all doors we can to you. We promise we will have poured our whole selves into these journeys, and we will do everything in our power to make it a wondrous experience.

    Refund And Deposit Policy

    We require 50% downpayment to secure a spot. Second payment due 60 days after first payment. If you cancel up to 60 days before the start of the trip, the trips are fully refundable except for a nonrefundable $1500 deposit. Within 60 days we will refund everything except the $1500 deposit if we are able to replace your seat, otherwise you must contact us to see if a transfer to a later journey is possible. If we cancel a trip for any reason, the entire trip, including the $1500 deposit, is fully refundable.

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