PLACES OF INTEREST TO VISIT Travel with us and explore the many wonderful sights of the Costa de la Luz                 VEJER  de la Frontera is a small enchanting historic hilltop town surrounded by beautiful countryside.  It is full of Spanish and Moorish culture and architecture. and has been granted the status of Area of Historic and Artistic Interest.  But Vejer is not just history. The steep, zig zagging narrow streets, the whitewashed houses and the balconies filled with flowers also hide an abundance of traditional bars, mouth-watering restaurants and enticing shops internet cafes, hotels, guest houses, galleries and side-walk cafes. Vejer is buzzing with Spanish life and gets very busy in the summer months.  15 minutes away you can find the beautiful beaches of El Palmar and Los Canos de Meca.           MEDINA SIDONIA  is an unspoilt, ancient hilltop town.   It was one of Spain's most important Ducal seats in the 15th century and produced an Admiral who later went on to fight against the British with the Spanish Armada.  Explore the narrow cobbled streets, the Roman ruins or visit the market.  The town has the whole essence of a Moorish city, and one of the main attractions is its main square where you are able to sit and savour delicious traditionally made cakes. There are many good walks in the surrounding countryside and there are fantastic views from the town overlooking the Route of the Bull, which lies between the countryside and the Bay of Cadiz. .        CADIZ  is the oldest recorded European city and was founded over 3000 years ago.  The City is situated at the end of a long narrow strip of land between the Atlantic. and is Spain's southern most region.  The Phoenicians founded it in 1100BC and called it Gadir and later it was from here that the Spanish set sail to conquer the Americas.  Columbus set sail from here on his second  and fourth voyages.  Also in the 18th century Napoleon tried to capture the City but failed miserably.  Today the City has a very busy port and many large cruise ships stop here before crossing the Atlantic.  The Bahia de Cadiz is a complex of Natural Parks and one of the best examples of Atlantic tidal marshes  in the Iberian Peninsula.   It is host to over 200 species of birds, which.stop here to winter.     .      SEVILLE   The romantic capital of Andalusia.  If you love Tapas, Music, Flamenco,  pretty courtyards with orange trees and balconies  covered with Geraniums then a visit to Seville is a must. This fantastic city  has many palaces and historic monuments and there are many museums  all waiting to be discovered.  It is also famous for it's bullring.  The large River Guadalquivir lies on the western side of the city centre and this beautiful expanse of water provides the perfect place for a romantic stroll and there are also scenic boat trips that start from the Torre del Oro.  In fact, there is so much to see that probably,  the best way to see Seville is to hop on and off one of the many tour buses that circulate.  During Semana Santa  and at the Feria de Abril it totally transforms into  a vibrant show of colour and beauty and this is an ideal time to visit         JEREZ  Sherry, Dancing horses, Fiestas and Flamenco all spring to mind when one thinks of Jerez and there is no better way to get to know the Andalucians than on fiesta days when the city puts on a splendid show, not only for themselves but also for those who come from afar to admire and enjoy.  Gonzalez Byass, Sandeman, and Pedro Domecq, to name but a few, all produce a famous  fortified wine known as sherry, as well as brandies, and (the very popular) guided tours of Bodegas 'cellars' that take place on most weekdays, ends with the sampling of the wines.  But Jerez is also world famous for its Horse Fair at the beginning of May each year and their magnificent dancing horses which you can see at the Royal Andaluzian School of Equestrian Art.  Singers and dancers of flamenco originated in Andalusia with Moorish, Indian and European Gypsy influences.  Its Moorish castle and large Gypsy quarter produces an unending stream of cantes (songs), bailes (dances) and guitarra (guitar).  Flamenco can also be seen and enjoyed at one of the many local tabernas in the City     GIBRALTAR   or better known as The Rock, is a British colony which dominates the entrance to the Mediterranean and divides Spain from the Afircan coast. It is populated by Gibralterians of mixed Genoese, Jewish, Spanish and British ancestry. The walls run around the entire inner city and were first built by the Moors.  It contains some of the most extensive military fortifications in Europe, spanning over 1200 years of Moorish, Spanish and British history and there is much to discover.  Take the cable car to the top and enjoy some breathtaking views.  The island is incredibly rich and full of surprises at any time of the year with a wide array of plant life, many of which are native to the area.  Tourists can enjoy some of the finest caves in Europe as well as the famous Rock Apes.  In the bay you can find  dolphins and other marine mammals which include the Pilot Whales of the Strait, Killer Whales and even larger species such as Sperm Whales.  There is a busy Port and three Marinas where boat trips and other water sports are on offer. Also there are many diving schools and the sea around Gibraltar has in the region of 30 ship wrecks providing good diving for experienced divers. .       Prices based on a minimum of six persons.  For smaller or larger groups and/or personalised tours please enquire