#MAGICALVILLAGES-TROPICAL COAST OF ALMERÍA: FROM VÉLEZ DE BENAUDALLA TO PÓRTUGOS

3:00 p.m - Arrival in Vélez de Benaudalla: Check-in at a hotel with views of the nearby natural park and visit to the tourist office.

3:30 p.m – Tour of the historic center:

• Explore the cobbled streets and the Nazarí Garden, a site rich in Moorish history. Learn how these lands served as locations for various historical films.

4:30 p.m - Visit to a local pastry workshop:

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

5:30 p.m - Afternoon snack:

• Olive oil cake and local herbal liqueur in an old family house, while the owners share stories about film shoots in the area.

7:30 p.m - Dinner:

• Dish: Trout with almonds.
• Pairing: White wine from La Contraviesa.

9:00 p.m - Guided stargazing:

• Experience a unique session in a private estate to observe the constellations from a local viewpoint.

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

09:00 a.m - 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 a.m - Visit to an olive oil mill:

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

12:00 p.m - Lunch:

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

1:30 p.m - Transfer at the client's own expense to Gualchos: Distance: 15 km. Duration: 20 minutes.

3:00 p.m - Arrival in Gualchos: Check-in and visit to the tourist office.

3:30 p.m - Tour of Gualchos' old town:

• Stroll through its narrow whitewashed streets, learn about local farming traditions, and visit sites where movie scenes have been filmed.

4:30 p.m - Local crafts workshop:

• Discover the techniques of making traditional local ceramics and create a small piece to take home.

7:30 p.m - Dinner:

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

9:00 p.m - Storytelling of local legends:

• In a special corner of the village, while enjoying a traditional local liqueur.

08:30 a.m – Breakfast

• Rustic country bread toast with tomato and extra virgin olive oil.

09:00 a.m – Coastal trail with sea views

• Explore a stretch of the Granada coastline where period films have been shot.
• Discover hidden caves and secluded coves.

10:30 a.m – Traditional cooking workshop

• Learn how to prepare sardine skewers (espetos) and other typical coastal dishes on a quiet beach.

12:00 p.m – Lunch

• Dish: Espetos (sardine skewers) and Andalusian gazpacho.
• Pairing: Fruity white wine from the Alpujarra.

01:30 p.m – Transfer at the client's own expense to Castell de Ferro. Distance: 10 km. Duration: 15 minutes.

03:00 p.m – Arrival at Castell de Ferro

• Check-in and visit to the local tourist office.

03:30 p.m – Visit to a coastal winery

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

04:30 p.m – Afternoon snack

• Tasting of almond pastries and sweet wine on a terrace overlooking the sea.

07:30 p.m – Dinner

• Dish: Grilled tuna with ajoblanco (cold garlic and almond soup).
• Pairing: Dry white wine from the coast.

09:00 p.m – Night walk along the beach

• Take part in an immersive activity collecting small seashells.
• Listen to local pirate stories from the area.

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

09:00 a.m - Mountain guided tour:

• Discover unique landscapes where films and documentaries have been shot, with breathtaking sea views.

10:30 a.m - Cheese-making workshop:

• Learn to make fresh and aged cheeses using goat’s milk from the region.

12:00 p.m - Lunch:

• Dish: Rabbit in almond sauce.
• Pairing: Reserva red wine from the Alhama Valley.

1:30 p.m - Transfer at the client's own expense to Sorvilán: Distance: 20 km. Duration: 25 minutes.

3:00 p.m - Arrival in Sorvilán: Check-in at the hotel and visit to the tourist office.

3:30 p.m - Old town visit:

• Walk through this charming white village and learn about the history of its crops and local products.

4:30 p.m - Tasting of local wines and cured meats:

• Enjoy a unique experience with products made by local villagers.

7:30 p.m - Dinner:

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

9:00 p.m - Stargazing in a remote location.

08:30 a.m - Breakfast: Whole wheat toast with homemade peach jam.

09:00 a.m - Route through local crop fields:

• Learn about the varieties of grapes, almonds, and vegetables cultivated in traditional terraces.

10:30 a.m - Visit to a honey workshop:

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

12:00 p.m - Lunch:

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

1:30 p.m - Transfer at the client's own expense to Torvizcón. Distance: 30 km. Duration: 40 minutes.

3:00 p.m - Arrival in Torvizcón: Check-in at the hotel and visit to the tourist office.

3:30 p.m - Guided tour of the historic center:

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

4:30 p.m - Snack:

• Chocolate and walnut cake with a local sweet wine.

7:30 p.m - Dinner:

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

9:00 p.m - Cultural evening:

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

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

09:00 a.m - 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 the region's typical footwear.

10:30 a.m - Textile workshop:

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

12:00 p.m - Lunch:

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

1:30 p.m - Transfer at the client's own expense to Pórtugos: Distance: 25 km. Duration: 30 minutes.

3:00 p.m - Arrival in Pórtugos: Check-in at the hotel and visit to the tourist office.

3:30 p.m - Guided tour of the fountains and irrigation channels:

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

4:30 p.m - Tasting of mountain-cured meats and cheeses:

• Enjoy unique products in a small family-owned winery.
• Dinner:
• Dish: Oven-roasted lamb with panadera-style potatoes.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from La Contraviesa.

9:00 p.m - Guided stargazing in a location free from light pollution.

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

09:00 a.m - Guided trail around the area:

• Enjoy a peaceful walk through the fields and Alpujarra terraces, with explanations about traditional farming techniques still practiced in Pórtugos.

10:30 a.m - Medicinal herbs workshop:

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

12:00 p.m - End of the trip:

• Departure to points of origin after the last activities.