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How one man’s journey created the Camino de Santiago

On 14th September 797, Alfonso the Chaste was crowned king of Asturias, a small Christian...

Seville’s Bienal de Flamenco 2026

The Bienal de Flamenco runs in Seville from 9 September to 3 October 2026 —...

Looking ahead: the 2027 total solar eclipse

Southern Spain had a preview of a total solar eclipse this August, when it became...

October in Andalucia

In October, Andalucia is back to her natural self. The hordes have dispersed, the summer...

Is it time to restore and reset?

You know when your computer slows down to such a point that is needs a...

Barcelona in stone and light

Manni Coe is currently leading one of TOMA & COE’s bespoke photography tours through Barcelona...

Multi Day Tours

Culinary HIXperience with Mark Hix

A Luxury Culinary Retreat in Andalucía hosted by Mark Hix

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Grand Andalucia Tour

The Golden Triangle of Granada, Seville and Cordoba with the addition of Ronda, the White Villages and Jerez de la Frontera

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Classic Andalucia Tour - The Hospes Edition

A refined journey through Córdoba · Seville · Granada

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Classic Andalucia Tour

The Golden Triangle of Seville, Cordoba and Granada

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Al-Andalus: Moorish Spain with Jason Webster

Discovering the History and Legacy of Moorish Spain An exclusive journey led by historian and author Jason Webster

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Sephardic Jewish Heritage Tour

Discover the Jewish heritage of Andalucia

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The Camino de Santiago – Pilgrimage on the Way of Saint James

Join us on a journey of physical and emotional enlightenment

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Andalucian Writers Retreat 2026

Unlock your story with two bestselling authors

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Taste of Andalucia Food Tour

A heavenly 6-night Andalucian food and wine tour

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The Way of Saint James - Camino Yoga Pilgrimage

A yoga pilgrimage on the Camino Mozárabe — physical and emotional enlightenment

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Dorset Writers Retreat 2026

Discover Your Creative Spark at our Dorset Writers Retreat

Self-Guided Tours of Andalucía

Discover Andalucía at your own pace with a meticulously planned itinerary, handpicked accommodation and local expertise you can call on at any point

Priorat Wine Tour

Great Wines Have Great Stories

Sherry Triangle Tour

Four days in the heartland of sherry

Gourmet Cooking Tour in Andalucia

Cooking School in Aracena

The Gardens of Andalucia

Immaculate palatial courtyards to orchid scattered stretches of national parkland.

Discover Dorset

A Pilgrimage & Mindfulness Tour

Photography Tour - Spain

Take superb photos when you travel and forget the ‘auto’ setting forever!

Day Tours

Sights & Scents of Tangier

A private day trip to Tangier from Spain, led by knowledgeable guide

Malaga Tapas Tour

Where culture and flavour collide

Picasso Tour Malaga

The beautiful old town and birthplace of Picasso

Spirit of Jerez Tour

A meal without sherry is like a dawn without the sun

Cordoba Mosque Tour

The Soul of Cordoba - Late afternoon and evening tour

Secrets of Seville Tour

Discover the hidden corners of this fascinating city

Bull Farm & Ronda

Old town and a private bull farm with a delicious rustic lunch

Ronda and Winery Tour

Ronda - The City of Dreams and an up-and-coming wine region

Marbella Tapas Tours in the Old Town

An expert-guided evening food and wine walk through Marbella's historic old town

Cooking Class in Malaga

An unforgettable day spent at an 18th-century family farm on the outskirts of Malaga

Malaga Hiking Tours with Guide

Walk a stage of one of Europe's great pilgrimage routes: guided, adaptable, and completely private

Archidona & Antequera: Private Tour into the Heart of Andalucía

Discover the hilltop towns of Archidona and Antequera, bursting with history and tradition

Olive Farm Experience

Experience life on an Andalucian olive farm

Magnificent Granada Tour

A private guided day trip from the Costa del Sol to one of Europe's most extraordinary cities'

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Gibraltar Rock Tour

A private half-day tour inside the Rock, from Europa Point to the Great Siege Tunnels

Historic Ronda Tour

"I have searched everywhere for the city of dreams and found it here, in Ronda" Rainer Maria Rilke

Cordoba Tour by Day

Our Córdoba Tour is one of most popular day trips and the city always delights our guests.

Classic Seville Tour

"Who hasn’t seen Seville, hasn’t seen a marvel"

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How one man’s journey created the Camino de Santiago

Seville’s Bienal de Flamenco 2026

Looking ahead: the 2027 total solar eclipse

October in Andalucia

Is it time to restore and reset?

Barcelona in stone and light

Multi Day Tours

Culinary HIXperience with Mark Hix

Grand Andalucia Tour

Classic Andalucia Tour - The Hospes Edition

Classic Andalucia Tour

Al-Andalus: Moorish Spain with Jason Webster

Sephardic Jewish Heritage Tour

The Camino de Santiago – Pilgrimage on the Way of Saint James

Andalucian Writers Retreat 2026

Taste of Andalucia Food Tour

The Way of Saint James - Camino Yoga Pilgrimage

Dorset Writers Retreat 2026

Self-Guided Tours of Andalucía

Priorat Wine Tour

Sherry Triangle Tour

Gourmet Cooking Tour in Andalucia

The Gardens of Andalucia

Discover Dorset

Photography Tour - Spain

Day Tours

Sights & Scents of Tangier

Malaga Tapas Tour

Picasso Tour Malaga

Spirit of Jerez Tour

Cordoba Mosque Tour

Secrets of Seville Tour

Bull Farm & Ronda

Ronda and Winery Tour

Marbella Tapas Tours in the Old Town

Cooking Class in Malaga

Malaga Hiking Tours with Guide

Archidona & Antequera: Private Tour into the Heart of Andalucía

Olive Farm Experience

Magnificent Granada Tour

Gibraltar Rock Tour

Historic Ronda Tour

Cordoba Tour by Day

Classic Seville Tour

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