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From Seville to the Sea
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Andalusia
April 14-21, 2024
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.
Our Host
Fixer, producer, explorer
Alejo Sabugo
Trip Guide
R&K Co-Founder
Nathan Thornburgh
R&K Trip Itinerary
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.
April 14-21, 2024
Day 1
Apr 14 Sun
An Andalusian Welcome
- Corral del Rey
- C. Corral del Rey, 12, 41004 Sevilla, Spain
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- 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
Apr 15 Mon
The City Dances
- Corral del Rey
- C. Corral del Rey, 12, 41004 Sevilla, Spain
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- 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
Apr 16 Tue
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
Apr 17 Wed
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
Apr 18 Thu
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
Apr 19 Fri
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
Apr 20 Sat
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
Apr 21 Sun
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