Our gastronomic breaks have been very popular since A Question of Taste was set up in early 2002. The following is an example of what we can offer:
Short gastronomic break
Three nights in one of Seville´s most charming hotels.
Day 1 - You will be collected from Seville´s airport, bus or train station and taken to your charming hotel in the historic centre of the city. There will be time to relax and explore Seville before going on an evening tapas tour of some of Seville's finest bars with your tour guide Roger Davies.
Day 2 - Excursion to the Sierra of Aracena in the province of Huelva, a mountainous area north-west of Seville near to the Portuguese border. It is here that the finest hams in the world are made from the Iberian pig. These hams are cured in the mountain air for up to 3 years and are considered by many people to be the jewel in the crown of Spanish gastronomy. This area is situated about 90 kilometres (56 miles) from Seville. We will first visit a farm to see how the pigs are reared and then go on to see the installations of one of the best ham producers in the village of Jabugo, a mythical name in Spain for fine ham. An expert will show us around, explaining the processes involved in the production of ham and of other products which come from the Iberian pig. At the end of the visit you will be able to taste the wonderful ham along with a glass of the best fino. Afterwards, we will go on to the town of Aracena where we will have a gourmet lunch at the best restaurant in the area. We will sample the finest local produce, including: fresh cheese, ham, wild mushrooms, pork from the Iberian pig, wild asparagus, artichokes etc. Many of the dishes will vary according to the season. The meal will be accompanied by fine Spanish red wine and end with typical desserts. There will be time to look around Aracena before heading back to Seville for a relaxing evening.
Day 3 - Excursion to Sanlúcar de Barrameda, the second most important sherry town. It is a is a beautiful place at the mouth of the Guadalquivir, unknown to the majority of foreign visitors . It looks across to the Doñana National Park and out on to the Atlantic Ocean. Among the many styles of sherry wine produced here manzanilla stands out as the lightest with a salty hint to it. The town is also known for very fine seafood; it is one of the best places for this in Spain. We wil visit the vibrant local market first before heading off to one of the best local wineries or bodegas where our visit will include tasting the different styles of sherry wines directly from the barrel, a rare treat. Some of the wines tasted will be over 30 years old! After the bodega visit we will go to one of the fantastic seafood restauarants along the bank of the estuary where we will indulge in langoustines, smoked tuna, excellent baked fish etc., all washed down with the finest manzanilla. There will be time to wander along the beach before making our way back to Seville for a free evening.
Day 4 - Farewell and transfer to airport, bus or train station.
The price per person for this short break is 810 euros. The minimum number of people is two and the maximum sixteen. This break operates all year round. Please consult us for a full program and information on booking and payment terms.
As well as offering the highlighted gastronomic break we can customize any of our activities for you and include the excursions you are interested in plus one or more cooking classes if you wish. All you need to do is to let us know your interests and we will put together a package for you.
