The fame of the “Mediterranean Diet” is no passing fad - it has been around for a long time. Ever since Roman times, there has been a rich culture of food and wine in Andalucía, based around the three pillars of cereals, wine and olives. All three – and much more besides – you will find as essential ingredients in our Food & Wine activities in and around Granada. Our Tapas Tour of some of the city’s best-loved bars will introduce you not just to the food of the region but also to the social life of this bustling city. If, like many, you are growing to appreciate the great range of wines that Spain produces then you will enjoy the Wine Stroll, led by an engaging young Spanish wine expert. Finally, for a creative role, apply for the Spanish Cookery Class: a trip to the beautiful Lecrín Valley and an entertaining morning in the kitchen learning recipes for some great tapas dishes from a long-time English resident cook and afficionada of village life!

Tapas Tour & Delicatessen Tasting

One of the simple pleasures of Spanish life is an evening spent tapeando - going from bar to bar, trying the small dishes of food which accompany each drink, and immersing yourself in the social whirl. Your local resident guide will take you to some of Granada's most characteristic bars, giving you an introduction to this essential feature of Spanish culture, and adding suggestions of where else to explore during your stay in this intriguing city. The tour includes, on weekdays only, an exclusive tasting of regional products in a colourful delicatessen, where you will be able to sample high quality olive oils, local wines, cheeses, cold meats and patés.

Wine Stroll and Wine School

Best known for internationally renowned brands from regions such as La Rioja and Jerez, Spain’s wines are steadily acquiring a deserved following for their rich depth and diversity. Gain a fascinating insight into the world of Spanish wines in the company of a local expert who will take you to a selection of the bars in Granada which best showcase this wide and varied offering. The evening’s stroll will take in four distinctive, characterful bars in the city centre, in each of which you will sample a different wine. You might also be interested in our private "Wine School" classes, where you will be guided through a tasting of various signature Spanish wines in the premises of a local wine merchants.

Spanish Cookery Class

In the village house of an English resident of the Lecrín Valley, an area of orange groves and almond trees some 45 minutes’ drive from Granada, you will be taken step-by-step through several recipes typical of Andalucía which use the freshest of local, seasonal ingredients. The morning’s class is at a relaxed pace, with the emphasis on having fun, swapping stories and so on, and is rounded off with a leisurely lunch on the kitchen terrace overlooking the orchards and allotments of the village as you enjoy the fruits of your labours.