#MAGICALVILLAGES-TROPICAL COAST OF ALMERÍA: FROM ALPUJARRA DE LA SIERRA TO VÍCAR

15:00 - Arrival in Alpujarra de la Sierra: Check-in and visit to the tourist office.

15:30 - Tour of the historic center:

• Discover the cobbled streets and the typical Alpujarran architecture, influenced by its Moorish legacy. This route includes a stop at a small viewpoint known only to locals, offering views of ancient cherry and almond fields.

16:30 - Visit to a traditional pastry workshop:

• Learn how to prepare and taste typical sweets such as mantecados and pestiños, following traditional recipes.

17:30 - Snack:

Pumpkin pastries and olive oil cakes in a family-run shop specializing in traditional confectionery.

• Dinner:Dish: Trout with Alpujarran ham.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from Contraviesa, complementing the delicate texture of the trout and the salty taste of the ham.

21:00 - Stargazing, guided tour.

08:30 - Breakfast: Toast with fig jam and fresh cheese.

09:00 - Walk along local trails:

• Learn about the native flora and fauna and walk through old almond fields that still bloom every spring.

10:30 - Alpujarran pottery workshop:

Experience traditional pottery modeling and take home your own handcrafted piece as a souvenir.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Alpujarran-style migas with local sausages.
• Pairing: Young red wine from Alpujarra, perfect for balancing the intense flavors of the migas and sausages.

13:30 - Transfer to Laujar de Andarax:

• Distance: 20 km, Duration: 30 minutes.

15:00 - Historical town tour of Laujar:

• Discover its white and steep streets and its rich Moorish history. Includes a visit to an old washhouse known only to locals.

16:30 - Visit to a local winery:

• Learn about the winemaking process and enjoy a tasting of regional wines.

20:30h - Dinner:

• Dish: Roasted lamb with local herbs.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Laujar, whose spicy notes and smooth tannins perfectly complement the thyme- and rosemary-seasoned lamb.

21:30 - Guided storytelling of Moorish legends.

08:30 - Breakfast: Rye bread with grated tomato and extra virgin olive oil.

09:00 - Walk through historic vineyards:

• Learn about the region’s native grape varieties and cultivation in this unique microclimate. Free visit to still-active vineyards.

10:30 - Olive oil production workshop:

• Participate in the traditional pressing and filtering process, with a tasting of different olive oils.

12:00 - Lunch:Dish: Potato and cod stew with peppers and spices.

• Pairing: Young white wine from the region, whose freshness balances the salty and spiced flavors of the cod.

13:30 - Transfer to Abrucena:Distance: 40 km.

• Duration: 50 minutes.

15:00 - Tour of Abrucena’s historic center:

• Discover the hermitages and picturesque spots, including a small trail leading to a natural spring known only by locals.

16:30 - Herbalism workshop:

• Learn about local aromatic plants and their use in infusions and natural cosmetics.

20:00h - Dinner:Dish: Slow-cooked beef stew with garden vegetables.

• Pairing: Aged red wine from the region, adding body and complexity to the slow-cooked beef.

21:00 - Guided relaxation session.

08:30 - Breakfast: Toast with fresh cheese and orange marmalade.

09:00 - Hiking in Sierra Nevada:Explore low-mountain trails with spectacular views, passing through vegetable fields and vineyards.

10:30 - Beekeeping workshop:Discover the honey production process in the mountains and taste different varieti

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Fennel stew.
• Pairing: Dry white wine from Andarax, with herbal notes that complement the fennel and smooth broth of the stew.

13:30 - Transfer to Enix:Distance: 35 km.

• Duration: 40 minutes.

15:00 - Tour of Enix’s historic center:Discover its most emblematic corners and whitewashed architecture.

16:30 - Essential oils workshop:Learn how to extract and use essential oils from local plants.

20:30h - Dinner:

• Dish: Free-range garlic chicken.
• Pairing: Fruity white wine, whose light and fresh character enhances the flavors of garlic and lemon.

21:30 - Guided stargazing session.

08:30 - Breakfast: Rye bread toast with olive oil and grated tomato.

09:00 – Route around Enix:

• Free visit to a small rural path that crosses ancient olive groves and abandoned orchards.

10:30 - Jam-making workshop:

• Learn to prepare jams using seasonal local fruits and traditional methods.

12:00 - Lunch:

• Dish: Rabbit stew with mushrooms.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from the region, ideal to enhance the flavors of the mushrooms and the tender rabbit meat.

13:30 - Transfer to Vícar:

• Distance: 25 km.
• Duration: 30 minutes.

15:00 - Walk through Vícar’s historic center:

• Discover the Barrio de la Villa, with its narrow alleys, whitewashed houses, and stunning views of the Almerian coast.

16:30 - Afternoon snack:

• Enjoy a homemade lemon drink with traditional olive oil cakes in a local spot frequented by Vícar’s residents.

20:00h - Dinner:

• Dish: Shepherd-style lamb with mountain herbs.
• Pairing: Aged red wine from Bajo Andarax, which enhances the spicy notes and the tender texture of the lamb.

21:00 - Guided stargazing session.

08:30 – Breakfast with local products: Rustic bread with fig jam and local goat cheese.

09:00 – 10:30 – Visit to greenhouse crops:

• A short guided tour of local greenhouses, with explanations about innovative farming methods and their impact on the local economy.

10:30 – 12:00 – Potted planting workshop:

• Learn how to adapt greenhouse techniques to create a small home garden.

12:00 – End of the trip and farewell.