A leisurely week in southern Spain; great Moorish cities, white villages, and excellent local cuisine

Our base, the Cortijo Rosario, is surrounded by arable land and rolling hills dotted with olive trees and sunflowers. The country round about is tranquil, timeless and rich in Moorish history. Our base is perfectly situated to explore the great cities of Seville and Cordoba, the dramatic hill town of Ronda and the 'white villages' of Andalucia. This is a relaxing trip combining cultural highlights and the peace of the Andalucian countryside with great food and wine. Look out for special weeks where you can learn or practise yoga in the idyllic Andalucian setting.YOGA (See Dates & Prices and prices page for departures)Experience yoga in this wonderful, peaceful Andalucian setting with a professional teacher. You can either learn from scratch or practise in this beautiful location with lots of space, inside and out, for your spiritual exercises.To read more about the Yoga Weeks at the Cortijo Rosario please follow this link: Health and Well Being

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Cortijo Rosario. 2 Visit Ronda and the oldest bullring in Spain; cross Andalucia's highest road and climb up to the Moorish fort. 3 Guided walk through Olvera and Setenil, the famous 'pueblos blancos' (white villages built by the Moors). 4 Explore endless alleys through Moorish and Jewish quarters of Cordoba, the Moorish capital of 'Al Andalus'. 5 Free day for sightseeing, take a self guided walk or relax by the pool. 6 Marvel at beautiful Moorish and 'Mudejar' architecture and gardens of Seville. 7 Relax by the pool or take a half-day guided walk through nearby hills and olive groves. 8 End Cortijo Rosario.

Mode of travel: Gentle walking and city orientation tours on foot. All activities are optional. Travel by private minibus.
Group size: Min. 2, max. 15, plus leader, driver and local staff.
Accommodation: 7 nights Cortijo Rosario.
Food: All breakfasts and 7 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $150.00
Trip Reference: ADS
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.