#MAGICALVILLAGES-TOWARDS THE HEART OF ANDALUSIA

3:00 p.m - Arrival and check-in at the hotel (Comares)

• Welcome to the village known as the "Balcony of La Axarquía", offering breathtaking views and a setting rich in Andalusian heritage.

3:30 p.m - Visit to the historic center of Comares

• Walk through cobbled streets and whitewashed houses that preserve the town’s Arab past.

5:00 p.m - Visit to the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación

• Discover one of the main religious landmarks in La Axarquía, with notable historical and architectural features.

8:00 p.m - Dinner at the hotel

• Traditional dishes: migas with chorizo and olive oil flatbread.
• Pairing: red wine from La Axarquía.

8:00 a.m - Breakfast at the hotel (Comares)

• Start the day with a full breakfast before the scheduled visits.

9:00 a.m - Visit to an avocado and mango farm

• Tour with tasting of freshly picked produce.

10:30 a.m - Cultural walk along the remains of Comares' Arab wall

• Discover the Andalusian heritage through this historical site.

12:30 p.m - Lunch in Comares

• Main dish: roast kid goat.
• Side: moscatel raisins.
• Pairing: sweet moscatel wine.

2:00 p.m - Transfer at the client’s expense to El Borge

• Approximately 45-minute drive.

3:00 p.m - Arrival and check-in at the hotel (El Borge)

• Welcome to the town known as the capital of the muscatel raisin, recognized as a FAO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Site.

3:30 p.m - Guided visit to the Raisin Museum

• Learn about the history and tradition of muscatel raisins with an included tasting.

5:00 p.m - Esparto craft workshop

• Join local artisans in a hands-on session using traditional weaving techniques.

8:00 p.m - Dinner at the hotel (El Borge)

• Main dish: maimones soup.
• Dessert: buñuelos de viento (fritters).
• Pairing: rosé wine from La Axarquía.

8:00 a.m - Breakfast at the hotel (El Borge)

• Start the day with a full breakfast in a traditional setting.

9:00 a.m - Walk through the old town of El Borge

• Explore whitewashed houses, narrow alleys, and quaint corners.

10:30 a.m - Visit to a family-run winery

• Tasting of moscatel wines with an explanation of the production process.

12:30 p.m - Lunch in El Borge

• Main dish: garlic rabbit stew.
• Dessert/side: cane honey with fresh cheese.
• Pairing: aged red wine.

2:00 p.m - Transfer at the client’s expense to Moclinejo

• Short drive through the vineyard landscapes of La Axarquía.

3:00 p.m - Arrival and check-in at the hotel (Moclinejo)

• Welcome in a setting of centuries-old muscatel vineyards and typical Andalusian architecture.

3:30 p.m - Guided visit to the Axarquía House Museum

• Tour dedicated to the rural, winemaking, and craft traditions of the area.

5:00 p.m - Pottery workshop with local artisans

• Hands-on session with the option to take home a handmade piece.

8:00 p.m - Dinner at the hotel (Moclinejo)

• Main dish: fennel stew.
• Dessert: torrijas (honey-soaked bread dessert).
• Pairing: dry white wine from the region.

8:00 a.m - Breakfast at the hotel (Moclinejo)

• Full breakfast in a rural setting before the day’s activities.

9:00 a.m - Visit to a winery with wine tasting

• Tasting of moscatel wines and an explanation of the area’s winemaking tradition.

10:30 a.m - Walk through the vineyards of La Axarquía

• Tour of the vineyards with insights into the moscatel grape and its cultural and economic relevance.

12:30 p.m - Lunch in Moclinejo

• Main dish: braised wild boar.
• Dessert: almond sponge cake.
• Pairing: aged red wine.

2:00 p.m - Transfer at the client’s expense to Cómpeta

• 30-minute drive to one of the most renowned wine destinations in the region.

3:00 p.m - Arrival and check-in at the hotel (Cómpeta)

• Welcome to the village famous for its sweet moscatel wines and spectacular views of the Sierra de Almijara.

3:30 p.m - Guided visit to the Wine Museum of Cómpeta

• Tour of local winemaking history with included tasting.

5:00 p.m - Moscatel wine pairing workshop with local products

• Learn about traditional flavor combinations and regional pairings.

8:00 p.m - Dinner at the hotel (Cómpeta)

• Main dish: fish suquet.
• Dessert: pumpkin arnadí.
• Pairing: moscatel wine.

8:00 a.m - Breakfast at the hotel (Cómpeta)

• Full breakfast before starting the day.

9:00 a.m - Visit to a sausage factory with tasting

• Guided tour with tasting of local products like chorizo and salchichón.

10:30 a.m - Walk along the Saltillo Trail

• Hike with spectacular views of the Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park.

12:30 p.m - Lunch in Cómpeta

• Main dish: roast suckling goat.
• Dessert: almond flan.
• Pairing: fruity white wine.

2:00 p.m - Transfer at the client’s expense to Canillas de Aceituno

• Short drive through the mountain landscape.

3:00 p.m - Arrival and check-in at the hotel (Canillas de Aceituno)

• Welcome to a town with well-preserved Moorish architecture, famous for its renowned suckling goat.

3:30 p.m - Visit to the old town of Canillas de Aceituno

• Explore cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, and the town’s Andalusian heritage.

5:00 p.m - Artisanal cheese-making workshop

• Hands-on activity with local producers using traditional methods.

8:00 p.m - Dinner at the hotel (Canillas de Aceituno)

• Main dish: migas with crispy pork.
• Dessert: aniseed donuts.
• Pairing: young red wine.

8:00 a.m - Breakfast at the hotel (Canillas de Aceituno)

• Full breakfast before starting the day's activities.

9:00 a.m - Visit to an olive oil estate

• Discover centuries-old olive groves and enjoy a tasting of different olive oil varieties.

10:30 a.m - Hike along the Boquete de Zafarraya Trail

• Walk through a natural pass between Málaga and Granada, with breathtaking views.

12:30 p.m - Lunch in Canillas de Aceituno

• Main dish: Plato de los Montes.
• Dessert: honey-drizzled pestiños.
• Pairing: aged red wine.

2:00 p.m - Transfer at the client’s expense to Alfarnate

• 45-minute drive to the highest village in Málaga.

3:00 p.m - Arrival and check-in at the hotel (Alfarnate)

• Welcome to a town famous for its olive oil and home to the historic Venta de Alfarnate, one of the oldest inns in Andalusia.

3:30 p.m - Visit to the historic Venta de Alfarnate

• Learn about its history as a hideout for bandits and notable figures.

5:00 p.m - Roscos de vino workshop

• Make and taste this traditional sweet, paired with Axarquía liqueur.

8:00 p.m - Dinner at the hotel (Alfarnate)

• Main dish: almond soup.
• Dessert: puff pastry with lemon cream.
• Pairing: dry white wine.

8:00 a.m - Breakfast at the hotel (Alfarnate)

• Full breakfast before beginning the day’s itinerary.

9:00 a.m - Walk through the historic center of Alfarnate

• Visit to the Town Hall Square and the Church of San Antonio, surrounded by traditional architecture.

10:30 a.m - Visit to a cereal field and centuries-old olive grove

• Tour with extra virgin olive oil tasting and explanation of local cultivation methods.

12:30 p.m - Lunch in Alfarnate

• Main dish: wheat stew with pork products.
• Dessert: almond and honey sponge cake.
• Pairing: aged red wine from Málaga.

2:00 p.m - Transfer at the client’s expense to Fuente de Piedra

• Journey to one of the most important protected ecosystems in the Iberian Peninsula.

3:30 p.m - Arrival and check-in at the hotel (Fuente de Piedra)

• Welcome to the town known for its lagoon and flamingo colony.

4:00 p.m - Guided visit to the Fuente de Piedra Lagoon Nature Reserve

• Flamingo and migratory bird observation in their natural environment.

8:00 p.m - Dinner at the hotel (Fuente de Piedra)

• Main dish: porra antequerana with village bread.
• Dessert: almond bienmesabe.
• Pairing: young white wine from the region.

8:00 a.m - Special breakfast at the hotel (Fuente de Piedra)

• Breakfast featuring a selection of local products, the perfect start to the final day.

9:00 a.m - Guided walk through the historic center of Fuente de Piedra

• Discover the town’s heritage and Andalusian character during a relaxing tour.

10:30 a.m - Visit to a local market

• Free time to purchase typical products and culinary souvenirs.

12:00 p.m - End of the tour and farewell to participants