authentic breaks to spain
Wine tasting at Hacienda Zorita near Salamanca Dine on the veranda at Hacienda de San Rafeal Regional cuisine , Hotel Botanico
HERE ARE THREE BREAKS WITH A FOOD , WINE OR CULTURAL THEME
FOOD AND WINE AT THE HEART OF SPAIN
Enjoy a holiday in a tranquil riverside setting outside Salamanca , where Hacienda Zorita promises a fascinating array of food and wine experiences . Spend your time enjoying simple pleasures of the region , with a Michelin-starred restaurant , a unique wine spa and an included introduction to regional produce . A former 14th Century monastery turned flour mill , Hacienda Zorita is now a five-star wine hotel and spa . While away the days indulging in the flavours of Zorita ’ s Kitchen , where Michelin-starred Chef Victor Gutierrez crafts the menu around what is fresh on the estate ’ s organic farm . There is also a unique wine spa for ultimate sensory indulgence . Included in this package is a one-off encounter with the Hacienda ’ s ‘ magister ’, or teacher , who will give a two-hour introduction to estate ’ s own produce , from the Marques de la Concordia wines to extra virgin olive oil , Iberian hams and raw cheeses .
Prices from about £ 1250 Price is per person based on sharing a double room and includes scheduled flights with British Airways London Heathrow to Madrid , Group C hire-car for 5 days , 5 nights ’ bed and breakfast accommodation and a two-hour food and wine experience with the hotel ’ s magister .
TAPAS AND IBERIAN HAM IN ANDALUCÍA
Discover the regional cuisine of southern Spain from a picturesque setting on a former olive estate near Seville . Hacienda de San Rafael is a luxury boutique property whose atmosphere is charming and refined , where you can relax in peaceful surroundings and enjoy candle-lit dinners in the courtyard . Spend an afternoon on a threehour tour to Seville , where you visit a number of buzzing tapas bars , just off the beaten track . Taste local delicacies , learn about Spanish wines and soak up the authentic atmosphere of Seville with a knowledgeable guide . Also available is an excursion into the Aracena Mountains north-west of Seville which focuses on the outstanding Iberian hams produced in the area . Visit a local farm to see where the pigs are reared , learn about the production process and finally taste the mouth-watering ham along with other local produce including cheese , mushrooms , asparagus and artichokes . A number of other activities including cookery courses and olive oil tastings are also available at Hacienda de San Rafael .
Prices from about £ 1980 Price is per person based on sharing a double room and includes scheduled flights with Easyjet or Briritsh Airways London Gatwick to Seville , Group C hire-car for 5 days , 5 nights ’ bed and breakfast accommodation and a tapas tour and Iberian ham tour as above .
CULTURAL CLASSES IN TENERIFE
Immerse yourself in the culture of the Canary Islands with daily activities such as cheese and wine tasting , while staying at a five-star hotel in the quieter north of Tenerife . The Hotel Botanico is a luxurious hotel in an outstanding setting , occupying exquisite oriental gardens with close proximity to the island ’ s most attractive areas . The hotel offers a programme of cultural activities which allow guests to sample regional specialities and to learn how to prepare traditional dishes and exotic beverages . Guests have the chance to taste and learn about locally produced Canarian cheeses , exotic fruits , wine and fortified wines . More hands-on activities include gin and tonic , cocktail and sangria preparation classes , or guests can learn how to cook the famous Spanish dish , Paella . Most activities take place in the evenings and are followed by a flamenco show or musical performance , but the programme does vary on a weekly basis .
Prices from about £ 1670 Price is per person based on sharing a double room and includes scheduled flights with British Airways London Gatwick to Tenerife South , Group C hire-car for 5 days , 5 nights ’ bed and breakfast accommodation and cultural activities as detailed above .
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