Day
Trips
Tour
A: The Caves of Aracena
Visit the magical caves of Aracena. Enjoy the sparkling lakes
inside the caves and the spectacular rock formations of one
of Andalucía’s best kept secrets that has to be seen
to be believed. After the visit to the caves you will go into
the village of Aracena itself. Set on a hilltop with a castle,
this ‘white village’ is famous for its quality of Jamon. Sample
some of this local delicacy and visit the Museo Del Jamon for
a historical insight into this culinary tradition in Andalucía.
Tour B: Jerez de la Frontera
A short trip from Sevilla brings you to the famous town of Jerez
de la Frontera. Widely known for its Flamenco, Horses, and wine
Jerez will fascinate you. Take a guided tour through its historic
centre and visit the most famous bodega in Spain for some traditional
wine tasting. After all of this you will have some free time
to wander around and see some of the sights for yourselves.
Tour
C: Doñana National Park
Take a short trip to the mouth of Seville’s Guadalquivir River
in one of the most important National Parks in Europe. Full
of exotic animals such as the extremely rare Iberian Lynx, and
equally endangered Spanish Imperial Eagle, Doñana is
a place of rare and natural beauty. After this you will be taken
to the nearby beachside town of Sanlucar to enjoy the shops,
sights and beaches.
Tour D: Lagos, Portugal
This sleepy little Portuguese town transforms at night into
a hive of activity. If you want to party at night, visit the
beach during the day you can go on one of the surfing trips,
or spend your time relaxing under the sun, then this trip is
for you. A traditional fishing town, Lagos is full of charm
and history. Join the trip to Sagres, the most south westerly
point in Europe, for the incredible sunsets and beaches.
Tour
E: Gibraltar
Also known in former times as Mons Calpe one of the Pillars
of Hercules during the heights of exploration, Gibraltar has
a lot more to offer as one of the most enjoyable destinations
in Europe. Most of the rocks’ upper regions are a designated
nature reserve, which is home to around 230 macaque monkeys,
the only ‘wild’ monkeys found in Europe. One of the most adaptable
of the primates the monkeys were originally brought by the Romans,
and have more recently been replenished by the British Army
once the numbers got low. You can take the scenic cable car
on a relaxed ride to the top of Gibraltar, and once you reach
the top of the rock you can see as far as Africa. You will marvel
at the relaxed atmosphere, the special mixture of British and
Spanish influences and incredible views in and around Gibraltar.
Tour
F: Ronda
One of the most spectacular white villages in Andalucía
is situated in Ronda 750 metres above sea level, one hour east
of Seville. Located on top of the Tajo gorge and separated by
a fast flowing river 300 metres below, Ronda is a feat of modern
architecture & engineering with its three bridges, the highest
sitting at 120 metres above the floor of the canyon. Initially
inhabited by the early Celts, and later taking more influence
from the Romans an Moors, architecturally Ronda has enjoyed
a long and interesting history. It is also home to the oldest
bullfighting ring that is still in use to this day. Take in
the spectacular views from the balcony of Andalucía.
Combined
Day Trips
Tour G:
Aracena tour
This is a full day tour departing from Seville at 9am, and commencing
on arrival after the short journey to Aracena. Located on the
edge of the Sierra de Huelva, you will visit the town hall,
renaissance square, and castle with its stunning views. After
a break at around noon, you will visit the Jamon Iberico museum
to learn more about some of the finest local delicacies. Then
the tour continues with a visit to a nearby system of caves
that was only recently discovered at Gruta de las Maravillas,
with one group of caves situated at a point higher than the
famous Giralda cathedral tower in Seville. And to round of the
day after lunch, a walk around the village centre with its beauty
spots and places of interest.
Rio-Tinto
tour
After seeing the sights in Aracena you will journey through
the breathtaking countryside towards the spectacular Rio Tinto
mines, some of the largest man-made ‘structures’ in the world.
With the Romans being the first to mine here many centuries
ago, the mine came into its own during Queen Victoria of England’s
reign and the U.K. was the leading force during the industrialization
of Europe. There you will also find a museum with a working
representation of the mine, and a specially designed carriage
for transporting Queen Victoria. Also on display is a house
dating back to colonial times in the neighbourhood of Victoriana.
Coupled with eerie Martian like landscapes of the mines , this
all combines to give you a truly enjoyable experience. Arrival
in Seville at approximately 18:30.
Tour H:
Wine
tour
This afternoon tour departs from Seville at 14:30 towards Aljarafe
just on the outskirts of Sevilla. Here you will visit a bodega
that was producing wine long before the industry made its mark
in nearby on Jerez. You’ll meet the owner of this family run
establishment in a relaxing atmosphere with many interesting
insights into its unique history. There is also the chance to
sample some of the wines and sherries that are manufactured
here, plus a special excursion to a nearby convert depending
on the open hours on any given day.
Bullfighting tour
The second stage of the tour is a visit to a traditional bullring,
once the home of Espartaco, most likely the most famous Spanish
bullfighter all time. You will experience first-hand this insightful
and time honoured tradition with novice bullfighters training,
of whom anumber have been part of bullfights at Sevilla’s grand
bullring at the tender age of 18. Take a step closer to the
real thing as you look behind the scenes of one of the longest
standing traditions in the country. An experience that will
far outweigh your expectations, and a memorable insight into
Spanish culture to reflect on during the return to the city
at around 18:30.
