Gourmet Tour - Flavors Of Almuñecar & Flamengo

Spend a delightful afternoon at an estate in Almuñecar, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch and flamenco show that will add a cultural dimension. The venue will be Venta Luciano, an inland estate within Spain’s wind-sheltered Costa Tropical, which boasts a micro-climate that is ideal for farming. You will initially enjoy the bounty of the land by sampling a selection of tapas such as marinated Aliñadas olives, Alpujarra ham and local cheeses. As a sorbet of sorts between courses, you will watch a seductive flamenco show, a folkloric style of dance and music that originated in Andalusia 500 years ago. A lunch of classic dishes follows, which may include tomato-based salmorjo soup, chicken grilled over an oak fire and succulent cod, all prepared according to traditional Almuñecar recipes. The dishes will be thoughtfully paired with local red and white wines. Seasonal fruits from the estate’s eco-friendly farm will be served for dessert.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Drive through the hellish Campi Flegrei volcanic landscape on the outskirts of Naples.
• See evidence of past eruptions and areas that are still geothermally active.
• Pause for photos of the volcanic landscape and a royal hunting lodge.
• Linger over lunch at a country estate where crops flourish in the volcanic soil.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.