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Excursions

Pick up from your hotel at the indicated time to head towards La Axarquía, the east side of the province of Malaga.During the tour we will get to know the Pyrenees of the South and the most beautiful landscapes of the province of Malaga. We will see some of the oldest olive trees in Spain, visit an oil mill, where the purest oil is obtained, and its machinery museum. We will taste one of the best olive oils in the world, accompanying it with the famous cateto bread.The next stop will be the village of Alfarnatejo, where we will spend an unforgettable day, sharing table and tablecloth with the families of the town.We will discover its church and its narrow streets and taste the sweet wine of the region.In the big square we will meet with the housewives, who will accompany us to their houses to taste varied dishes, typical of the region and cooked by them.After lunch we will return to our hotel on the Costa del Sol.

* approximate duration of the tour: 7-10 hours (depending on the hotel of origin).

** Includes homemade lunch.

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Pick up from your hotel at the indicated time to head towards La Axarquía, the east side of the province of Malaga.

During the tour we will get to know the Pyrenees of the South and the most beautiful landscapes of the province of Malaga. We will see some of the oldest olive trees in Spain, visit an oil mill, where the purest oil is obtained, and its machinery museum. We will taste one of the best olive oils in the world, accompanying it with the famous cateto bread.

The next stop will be the village of alfarnatejo, where we will spend an unforgettable day, sharing table and tablecloth with the families of the town.

We will discover its church and its narrow streets and taste the sweet wine of the region. In the big square we will meet with the housewives, who will accompany us to their houses to taste varied dishes, typical of the region and cooked by them.After lunch we will return to our hotel on the Costa del Sol.

* approxImate duratIon of the tour: 7-10 hours (dependIng on the hotel of orIgIn).


ALFARNATEJO: MALAGA COUNTRYSIDE

Pick up from your hotel at the indicated time to head towards La Axarquía, the east side of the province of Malaga.During the tour we will get to know the Pyrenees of the South and the most beautiful landscapes of the province of Malaga. We will see some of the oldest olive trees in Spain, visit an oil mill, where the purest oil is obtained, and its machinery museum. We will taste one of the best olive oils in the world, accompanying it with the famous cateto bread.The next stop will be the village of Alfarnatejo, where we will spend an unforgettable day, sharing table and tablecloth with the families of the town.We will discover its church and its narrow streets and taste the sweet wine of the region.In the big square we will meet with the housewives, who will accompany us to their houses to taste varied dishes, typical of the region and cooked by them.After lunch we will return to our hotel on the Costa del Sol.

* approximate duration of the tour: 7-10 hours (depending on the hotel of origin).


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Pick up from the hotel at the indicated time to get into the inland of the province of Málaga through the Valley of guadalhorce until the Conde of Guadalhorce reservoir, the main and principal hydrological reserve in the province of Málaga. We will enjoy a typical spanish breakfast in ardales.

On arrival we will begin with a beautiful tour of the camInIto del rey, recently rebuilt on the original sections built between 1860 and 1866, it runs through the natural landscape of Gaitanes canyon, carved by the Guadalhorce river with very steep walls and of considerable height which is one of the most spectacular scenery of the province of Málaga.

The estimated time of pathway takes from two and a half to three hours. Comfortable or athletic shoes are required. Not suitable for people with vertigo or people with mobility difficulties. The minimum age for children is 9 years.

* approxImate duratIon 6-8 hours.

CAMINITO DEL REY

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Pick up from your hotel on Costa del Sol at the indicated time and departure to Algeciras, where we will take the fast ferry to ceuta.

Once in ceuta we will meet our local guide and go by coach to the border between Spain and Morocco to reach the city of tetouan. We will visit on foot the Kasbah (ancient fortress) and its narrow streets and have a rest in a tearoom to taste the traditional mint tea (optional).

Next we will visit the sIlK dIstrIct, the leather neighborhood, etc. (whenever possible). We will have lunch in a typical restaurant and enjoy the tasty moroccan cuIsIne. Free time.

At the scheduled time return to Algeciras by ferry and then return to the hotel.

* approxImate duratIon of 12-15 hours, dependIng on the hotel of orIgIn.** Includes lunch (wIthout drInKs).

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CEUTA - TETUAN

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Pick up from your hotel at the indicated time and departure to cordoba.

On arrival we will begin our visit crossing the roman brIdge on the Guadalquivir river. Then we will start our guided visit with the local guide of the hIstorIcal center of cordoba, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with its narrow streets, squares, patios and other interesting sites such as the famous Calleja de las Flores (Flowers Street).

We will also visit the judería (Jewish Quarter), make a complete visit of the magnificent mezquIta, the Mosque-Cathedral symbol of Cordoba. The interior of the mosque, that once was the second largest in the world and that nowadays hosts Cordoba’s Cathedral, will leave you breathless with its forest of columns and coloured arches and the unique atmosphere created by centuries of history and different cultures.

Free time.


CORDOBA

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Pick up from your hotel on Costa del Sol at the indicated time and departure to gIbraltar, one of the most strategic sites in the world, an overseas British territory that lies on the feet of a huge rock, which rises above sea level and offers from its viewpoints fabulous views over the bay of Gibraltar and even the northern coast of Africa if the weather permits it.

A minibus waits for us in Gibraltar to do a guided tour of the famous rock, including stops at the Point of Europe, where we can see the whole Strait of Gibraltar; St Michael´s Cave, where we will meet the famous Barbary apes - the only wild primates in liberty in Europe.

As a free port, Gibraltar offers a fantastic opportunity to make several purchases. Free time.

Upon returning to Spain, we will stop in puerto banus: the most famous port of Costa del Sol for the amount of leisure offers, restaurants, bars, shops of the most prestigious brands and luxury yachts. Free time. At the scheduled time return to the hotels.

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* approxImate duratIon 8 – 9 hours, dependIng on the hotel of orIgIn.

GIBRALTAR & PUERTO BANUS

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Pick up from your hotel on Costa del Sol at the indicated time and departure to gIbraltar, an overseas British territory that lies on the feet of a huge rock.

Gibraltar is one of the most strategic sites in the world. As a free port, it offers a fantastic opportunity to make several purchases.

We will have approximately 4 hours of free time in Gibraltar for shopping and strolling around before the departure back to Spain.


* approxImate duratIon 8 – 9 hours.

GIBRALTAR SHOPPING

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Pick up from your hotel on Costa del Sol at the indicated time and departure to gIbraltar, one of the most strategic sites in the world, an overseas British territory that lies on the feet of a huge rock, which rises above sea level and offers from its viewpoints fabulous views over the bay of Gibraltar and even the northern coast of Africa if the weather permits it.

A minibus waits for us in Gibraltar to do a guided tour of the famous rock, including stops at the Point of Europe, where we can see the whole Strait of Gibraltar; St Michael´s Cave, where we will meet the famous Barbary apes - the only wild primates in liberty in Europe.

As a free port, Gibraltar offers a fantastic opportunity to make several purchases. Free time.


* approxImate duratIon 8 – 9 hours.

GIBRALTAR VISIT

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GRANADA - ALHAMBRA AND GENERALIFEPick up from the hotel at the indicated time and departure to granada.

We will have free time in the city and apart from its cathedral (optional), we can also visit the royal chapel (optional), founded as a funeral chapel for the Catholic Monarchs by decree in 1504 and which houses their graves. We can also have a walk in the spectacular district of albayzIn - one of the oldest centers of Muslim culture in Granada.

We will continue with alhambra, the most visited historical monument in Spain and reference of the architecture and the Muslim art in the country. The visit lasts almost 2 hours and 30 minutes and includes the Palace of Charles V, the Generalife Gardens and the magnificent Nasrid Palaces with the Patio of the Lions.

* the program In granada can be altered dependIng on the vIsIt hour of alhambra.

** approxImate duratIon 11-12 hours.

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A fantastic half-day experience to discover the special charm of the capital of Costa del Sol: malaga.

At the indicated time, pick up from your hotel.

We will make a panoramic visit of the city and we will go up to mount gIbralfaro, where the old fortress is and from where we will enjoy a magnificent view of the port, the town, the coast and the surrounding mountains.

free tIme In the cIty to walk through its streets. The route will take us through the ruins of the Roman Theater, the Cathedral, the market with its Moorish gate, the birthplace and the museum of Pablo Picasso.

At the scheduled time back to the hotel.

* approxImate duratIon: 4-5 hours, dependIng on the hotel of orIgIn.

MÁLAGA, 1/2 DAY

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MARBELLA & PUERTO BANÚS, 1/2 DAYPick up from your hotel at the indicated time and departure to marbella, known worldwide as residence city of rich and famous people. We will make a tour of the historic center and admire, among other monuments, Plaza de los Naranjos, City Hall, Parochial Church, San Juan de Dios Chapel to end in the Municipal Park.

Then we will go to puerto banus: the most famous port of Costa del Sol for the amount of leisure offers, restaurants, bars, shops of the most prestigious brands and luxury yachts. Free time.

At the scheduled time return to the hotels.


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At the indicated time, departure from your hotel on Costa del Sol towards mIjas.

Free time to visit the most beautiful corners of this typical Andalusian white village that offers from its natural balcony a fabulous panoramic view of the coast.

In addition to some tourist peculiarities, such as the burro-taxi (donkey taxi), Mijas Pueblo offers to the visitor several interesting monuments to discover, such as the small plaza de toros (bullfight ring) with its irregular oval shape; two mudejar style churches; ruins of the old arab wall in which are enclaved some beautiful gardens and the interesting sanctuary of vIrgen de la peña, patron saint of the town.

The ethnologIcal museum and the museum of mInIatures stand out in the same way. At the scheduled time, return to the hotel.


MIJAS 1/2 DAY

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Pick up from your hotel on Costa del Sol at the indicated time and departure to Serranía de Ronda. On the way we can enjoy its magnificent landscapes.

ronda is one of the oldest towns in Spain famous in the past for being a town of bandits and bullfighters, where we will see the impressive Tajo, a deep gorge whose depth reaches 120 meters. From the bridges puente nuevo and puente Árabe we can enjoy the breathtaking views of the gorge.

Once in Ronda, we will have free time to walk, visit the plaza de toros (bullfight ring), built in 1784 and considered the oldest in Spain; have a lunch and enjoy the most beautiful corners of this magical and romantic town.

At the scheduled time return to the Costa de Sol.


RONDA FREE TIME

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Pick up from your hotel on Costa del Sol at the indicated time and departure to Serranía de Ronda. On the way we can enjoy its magnificent landscapes.

ronda is one of the oldest towns in Spain famous in the past for being a town of bandits and bullfighters, where we will see the impressive Tajo, a deep gorge whose depth reaches 120 meters. From the bridges puente nuevo and puente Árabe we can enjoy the breathtaking views of the gorge.

Once in Ronda, we will have guided tour in the town, visit the wIne museum with tasting included and the oldest bullring in Spain built in 1784.

Free time to have a lunch and enjoy the most beautiful corners of this magical and romantic town.

At the scheduled time return to the Costa de Sol.


RONDA

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Pick up from the hotel at the indicated time and departure to sevIlle. We will pass near typical andalusian towns such as Antequera, La Roda, Estepa and Osuna. Brief stop along the way.

Upon arrival in Seville, we will have a panoramic tour through the Ibero-amerIcan exposItIon of 1929 and the maría luIsa parK.

After visiting the famous plaza de españa, we will walk through the unique barrIo de santa cruz - the jewIsh quarter - with its narrow alleys, fountains, courtyards and squares.

We will enter into the impressive cathedral Santa María de la Sede, the third largest in the christian world and built in the 15th century. We will see its beautiful choir stalls, designed by Martínez Montañéz, paintings of Murillo, Zurbarán and Goya and the tomb of Christopher Columbus.

Leisure time for lunch, shopping, horse carriage ride, boat trip on the Guadalquivir river, etc.

At the scheduled time return to Costa del Sol.


SEVILLA

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Pick up from your hotel at the indicated time and departure to algecIras or tarIfa, where we will embark to Tangier.

tangIer, a city of European culture and Islamic traditions, still preserves a cosmopolitan features from its colonial past. During our visit with the local guide we will pass through the Kasbah (the old fortress), will enter in the medIna, visit its souks and enjoy with all the senses the aromas of perfumes and spices, the colours of the fabrics and the great variety of handcrafts.We will continue with lunch in a typIcal restaurant to taste the delicious Moroccan cuisine.

At scheduled time we will go to the port and embark back to one of the ports mentioned above, where our bus will be waiting to take us back to Costa del Sol with special and new experiences in our minds.

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* approxImate duratIon 13-14 hours* lunch Included (wIthout drInKs)

TANGIER

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