Firstly may I thank you for subscribing and welcome you to Days out Andalucia’s newsletter. May has been an interesting month with trips to Rio Frio, Loja and Sayalonga. Cordoba for The Patios Festival, which many of you posted fabulous photos on facebook. Jerez for The Horse Ferria which was as colourful as ever. The Sierra Nevadas in the thaw, quite a contrast from being covered in snow. June has lots to offer. Cadiz Wednesday 12th June. 25€ Enjoy a day in Cadiz, an ancient port city on the South Western coast of Spain. There will be a breakfast (not provided) stop en route and a comfort stop on the return journey. This excursion allows you free time for you to discover this ancient walled city at your leisure. Visit The Cathedral, believed to be the oldest in Europe likewise visit The Roman Theater or take the Ferry to Puerto Santa Maria. Wander the narrow streets with their shops, bars and restaurants. Visit The Torre Tavira, with its stunning views over the city.To plan your day visit: http://www.cadizturismo.com Nerja & Frigiliana Feria Sunday 16th June 16€Enjoy a leisurely drive to Nerja, where you will have free time to discover and enjoy this pretty town. Visit the Balcone de Europa and take in the views. Then our journey takes us to Frigiliana where you can enjoy and join in this local feria.PICK UP POINTS (to be confirmed) START AT FUENGIROLA FERRIA GROUND at 9.00 then Benalmadena and Torremolinos. Leave Frigiliana approx 5pm Setenil de Las Bodegas & Juzcar Thursday 20th June (The Flintstones & The Smurfs) 18€ Two unusual villages. Setenil de las Bodegas. Affectionately known as ” The Flintstone Village”. Houses, shops, restaurants and bars are built under or into rock, sheltering the village from the Spanish sun. Free time to explore the village.Then on to something different. Juzcar, “Aldea Azul” (formerly known as The Smurf Village), a blue hamlet, very contrasting from the white pueblos of Southern Spain. Have your photos taken with the smurfs. Explore the village or relax in the local bar and buy some blue wine…if you wish. This sleepy village was chosen by Sony Pictures because of its long mycology traditions. It appeared in the trailer film for The Smurfs. PICK UPS start at 8.30 Supersol Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola. Leave Juzcar approx 5pm Alfanarte Cherry Festival & Rincon de La Victoria Saturday 22nd June 17.50 Alfarnate celebrates the harvest of the cherry with its annual Cherry Festival. The local bars swap dominoes for pip throwing competitions. This sleepy village comes alive as many people flock to join in the celebratations. Craft Market, local produce and cherries galoreA short drive away from Alfarnate is the resort of Rincon de la Victoria. A flat promenade is home to many bars and restaurants where you can relax after the bustle of the festival.Pick Ups: start Fuengirola Ferria 9.30 Benalmadena . Torremolinos Seville Wednesday 26th June 25€Seville is the Capital City of Andalucia. A place to admire the fabulous architecture. Visit one of the many museums. Enjoy food and drink. Take a cruise down the river. Discover the city by Horse and Landaue. Free time to explore.PICK UPS: Fuengirola Ferria 8.00am Benalmadena. & Torremolinos Depart Seville approx 5.00pm Howling with The Wolves under the Full Moon ( evening trip) Saturday 29th June 45€ (Limited Numbers) A very different evening out, experience the wolves at night. A 3 1/2 hour tour including snacks. Involves walking approx 800m on a gravel incline. As the sun starts to set the wolves get livelier. An experience to remember. Pick ups for the excursions are Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Torremolinos. Full information can be found at www.daysoutandalucia.com |
SOME DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
GIBRALTAR Tues 2nd July 14€
THE LAKES & EL CHORRO Friday 5th July, Tuesday 23rd July Thursday 1st August Wednesday 14th August
ESTEPONA Wednesday 10th July
TORRE DEL MAR AIRSHOW Sunday 14th July
ANTEQUERA & FUENTE DE LA PIEDRA Thursday 18TH jULY
ALMUNECAR & LA HERRADURA Friday 26th July
FRIGILIANA FESTIVAL of 3 CULTURES Thursday 22nd & Saturday 24th August (Evening Trips)
GUARO LA LUNA MORA (Candle Festival) Friday 6th & Saturday 7th September
WHERE TO GO
If you know of any interesting places you think would be of interest to others and would make an enjoyable day out, please contact me and we will try and arrange something. Phone Gill 634307117 or email daysoutandalucia@gmail.com
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Once again I would like to Thank you for joining us at Days Out Andalucia.
Kind Regards
Gill
Phone 0034 634307117
Hi, can you please register me on your mailing list as I am extremely interested in joining up on some of your tours/ days out. Alternatively can you email me with dates and prices as they arise please?
Hi Peter
Thank you for contacting me. I have added you to the mailing list.
Look forward to travelling with you.
Kind Regards
Gill
Hello, could you please register me for your news letters, I would love to come on some of your trips, but live in calahonda.
Hi, can you please register me on your mailing list as I am extremely interested in joining up on some of your tours/ days out. Alternatively can you email me with dates and prices as they arise please?