Andalusia

Visit Andalusia’s most famous cities — Cordoba, Seville, and Granada — on a 4-day immersion in the home of flamenco, tapas, and Andalusian culture. You’ll travel from Madrid to Cordoba to stroll through cobbled lanes in the city’s Jewish quarter, then spend two nights in Seville, the birthplace of flamenco. Admire Granada’s Moorish architecture at the World Heritage-listed Alhambra, and take a walk through the medieval walled city of Toledo.

Top tapas: Home to hundreds of kilometers of beautiful coastline, Andalusia serves up some of the best seafood tapas in Spain. Some of the best pescaíto frito (fried fish) will practically melt in your mouth. Also worth mentioning are the espetos (grilled sardines) that are especially popular in Malaga. If you’re looking for something refreshing, order a tapa of chilled soup. Gazpacho, salmorejo (similar to gazpacho, but thicker) and ajo blanco (chilled garlic and almond puree) are some of our favorites!

To drink: You can’t eat tapas in Andalusia without washing them down with a crisp glass of sherry! This fortified wine is produced exclusively in southern Spain and makes a great accompaniment to any round of tapas

Gambas al ajillo—flash-fried shrimp in a sizzling garlic sauce—have become one of the most popular tapas in Spain. However, they have humble roots right here in Madrid!