Granada City Break (3 days/2 nights)

Granada is in many ways an ideal destination for a short break. Everything is close together, the old centre being quite compact, and you won't have to walk far to find a bar, café or restaurant either! With a lively cultural agenda, too, the city offers something at every time of year. The UNESCO World Heritage areas of the Alhambra Palaces and the one-time Moorish district, the Albaicin, are must-see attractions. You will also see these from a different perspective as we trace the outskirts of the city on a guided Countryside Walk, which affords some stunning views of the city. Includes tickets for flamenco performance.

Sierra Nevada Ski Break (3 days/2 nights)

The Sierra Nevada ski resort of Pradollano is Europe's most southernly resort, offering the unique combination of snow and bright, winter-long sunshine. The modern resort, at over 7,000 feet, offers good snow conditions from late November to mid-April and runs which cater to all ability levels. Lessons and equipment hire can easily be added to your package - just let us know your requirements. The bonuses of staying overnight in Granada - a busy nightlife and wide range of accommodation options - more than compensate for the short (50 min) bus ride to and from the city.  

Wellness Spa & Yoga Break (2 nights/3 days)

Do nothing for a change! Instead, let change come to you. You will undoubtedly feel rejuvenated and relaxed after a weekend spent in such a beautiful city as Granada, staying at a 3-star hotel in one of the city's prime areas near the River Genil. Here you can enjoy the spa facilities and receive two private yoga sessions with an experienced, English-speaking local teacher, trained in India in a mixture of Hatha and Raja Yoga. As well as sessions in the hotel's own spa, the package also includes baths & massage at the delightful Arabic baths, a deeply relaxing experience...

Alpujarra Walking Weekend (3 nights/4 days)

A few days unwinding in beautiful mountain scenery can be a great tonic. The Alpujarra region, nestling between Granada and the Mediterranean, combines verdant countryside with steep-sided white villages and exudes a feeling of being “away from it all”. Stay in a traditional, stone-built, family-run hotel perched above the pretty village of Capileira, with views of the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada from its terraced gardens and pool. We’ll provide detailed, photographic route notes for some great walking trails, plus advise you on what to see and do in the area as we drive you to the Alpujarras from Granada.

Food & Wine Weekend (3 nights/4 days)

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of contemporary Spanish food and wine, both of which are steadily gaining acclaim worldwide, and gain a real insight for the country and its people. You’ll learn how to prepare some key Spanish dishes in a private cookery class with a talented young chef; be taken by a local resident of Granada on a guided tapas tour by night and a market stroll by day; and taste fine cheeses, hams, patés, olive oils and wines and in a delicatessen which specialises in regional products. Other options include a guided Wine Stroll, tasting Spanish wines in the city's most characteristic bars.

Photography Weekend (3 nights/4 days)

Granada is a much-photographed city: the Alhambra is the image of southern Spain. Yet all around it are quiet backstreets, fascinating for their weave of daily life and rich history - abundant material for a “safari” with a difference. You’ll be guided by a professional photographer as you hunt out images, learning invaluable tips on what makes for an eye-catching photo. The focus then switches to the timeless world of a Spanish village, where you’ll stay in a local inn set amid orchards. Here you will learn key techniques for the enhancement of your images in a fascinating “Digital Darkroom” workshop.

Cultural "TAPAS" Week (6 nights/7 days)

Just as there are hundreds of different tapas that you will find served with drinks you order (in the thousand-odd bars!) in Granada, so there are many ways you can gain an insight into the culture of this fascinating city. We have many ideas - this package is just a mere selection of what’s possible. Included are: a cookery class with a young Spanish chef; a relaxing soak in the Moorish ambience of the Arab Baths (hammam); a night-time flamenco revel (zambra) in the caves of Sacromonte; a guided walk in the sultans’ former hunting estates above the Alhambra; and a tour of Granada’s lively, photogenic markets ending with a tasting in a deli of fine regional products.

Active "TAPAS" Week (6 nights/7 days)

Within easy reach of Granada there are some incredible venues for active sports. Against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, whose peaks reach up to over 11,000 feet and are covered in snow for over 7 months of the year, you can hike and mountain-bike amid dramatic scenery; go horse riding on beautiful trails through pine forests; and cycle the back roads of the plains below, passing by almond and olive groves and quiet little villages. Then in the warm breezes of Granada's Tropical Coast try your hand at windsurfing and go sea kayaking in the clear Mediterranean waters. All are included in our sample package, but there’s a lot more to choose from - just let us know what you are after !

Andalucía Historical Week (6 nights/7 days)

This exploration of Moorish Spain takes you to the three great cities of al-Andalus: Granada, Córdoba and Sevilla. In addition, our itinerary takes you "off the beaten track" by staying in smaller towns of the likes of Montefrío and Carmona, beautiful locations which speak eloquently of the turbulent, fascinating history of the seven centuries of Islamic presence in the Iberian Peninsula. You will have the freedom to drive yourself, but with the comfort of knowing that at the end of each day's exploration a well-chosenhotel awaits you. We provide detailed route notes, city plans and maps and full background notes to the places you visit and the sites that you see. Also available as a fully-guided tour.