Spain Trip Review: Seville, Malaga, Madrid, Benalauría, Cooking Class

Our favorite experience was the day in Benalauría. Our host introduced us to a chef with whom we baked bread. We walked through the hill town and met other residents. We were shown the history of the village and learned how residents lived in accordance with the environment. We sampled wine in the town’s winery and our host prepared a seven-course lunch for us. During this experience, we exchanged stories of our lives with the guides and explained our desire to retire in Andalucia, a region where my husband’s grandparents were born. It was just a wonderful day of connection.

Overall it was the opportunity to connect with our guides and drivers that made our tour so successful. It is why we organized this trip to be so personal. We wanted to talk to people and learn about the region in a way we never could have on our own or on a group tour.