Day 1
Pick up service (if required ) from Malaga airport, check in and getting to know
Competa village
Competa holidays have lots to offer. We
are surrounded by national parks and
breathtaking mountains but only 25
minutes from beautiful beaches. You
can horse ride, bird watch, quad bike,
ski (yes really), sail, off road bike riding,
walk and most importantly relax - all
from this fantastic base.
There
are
many
kinds
of
accommodation in Andalucia however
we think ours is the best value
accommodation on offer our customers
agree as we are rated excellent on both
Tripadvisor and Flipkey. So look no
further for accommodation in Andalucia
and book our villa in Competa.
Competa holidays really do have something for everyone. Families can relax safe in the
knowledge that their children are in a safe and healthy environment. If they ever tire of the pool
then there are plenty of good value trips and activities that we can help you arrange.
Your Competa holiday need not break the bank. Food here is excellent value and high quality
from light lunchtime tapas to wonderful evening meals in one of our great restaurants. Self
catering in Andalucia is also an option as we have a studio flat with kitchenette.
Day 2
Andalusian Golden treasure; The Olive Oil
In Malaga you can literally drink the Sun through
the Golden treasure of this land: The Olive Oil.
From the fruit to your mouth. Discover the olive oil
production in centenary familiar plants. Learn the
secret flavours within olive oil in our oil- tasting
course.
Discover all the secrets that made the Andalusian
olive oil a star product world known by its flavour
and health benefits.
Experience and taste the wonders of this land in
this tour dedicated to the fragrances and flavours
of this unique treasure.
09.00 h Pick up from Villa Andalucia and transport to Casabermeja
10.00 h Olive tree plantation tour
10.40 h “Molinero” breakfast
11.10 h Guided visit to the “Almazara” and old mill
12.10 h Olive oil tasting
12.50 h Gifts and goodbye
13.00 h Transport back to Villa Andalucia
Note: Timing subject to flexible adaptation based
on group specific interests or needs
The experience: “Golden Treasures; The Olive
Oil” includes:
• Transportation for all the participants of the
experience, including pick up at Villa Andalucia in
Competa. In case there is no need of pickup
service, there will be a designated meeting point
assigned at the entry of Casabermeja town.
• Guided visit through the Olive tree plantation:
o Historical approach of the Olive trees in the Mediterranean Sea and the Iberian Peninsula.
o The surroundings and the environmental conditions.
o The harvesting process.
o The millenary tree.
o Time to take pictures
• Traditional “Molinero” breakfast in the very 400 years old Country house. The breakfast consists
in toasts from home made old style bread with a tasting of two different olive oil made in the same
mill, coffee or tea and a seasonal dish (season fruits mix, cake…) based in the olive oil cuisine.
• Guided tour through the modern facilities (Almazara) and the antique olive oil mill conducted by
the one of the members of the family owned business
• Learn the techniques to recognise the hidden flavours and fragrances of new types of olive oil in
a unique Olive Oil express tasting course.
• Gifts.
• Transport back to Villa Andalucia.
Day 3
“Espetos” Workshop
Folk/ Gastronomy
The traditional fishing is much more than an
economic activity, in Costa del Sol it is a lifestyle.
Discover the Andalusian fish gastronomy with us
and feel the breeze coming from the
Mediterranean sea of this unique way of life. Visit
the most characteristic spots in the daily life of the
most iconic maritime neighbourhood of Malaga
city and use all your senses and step into the
fishermen’s life. Finally with an expert you will how
to cook one of the culinary star products in
Malaga, the “espetos” (traditional sardine
skewers).
The timing might change regarding the group characteristics:
11:00 h Transport from Villa Andalucia to Malaga city
12:00 h Free time to get to know the city.
17:00 h Pick up in determined meeting point.
17:30 h Guided tour in the fishermen neighbourhood and singular places.
18:00 h Visit to the maritime museum: handmade boats and traditional arts.
19:30 h Malaguenean “espetos” master class.
19:50 h Cooking workshop and degustation in the
beach. Traditional malaguenean boat ride: the
Jabegas.
20:45 h Transport back to Villa Andalucia
The experience: “Espetos workshop” includes:
• Transportation for all the participants of the
experience, including pick up at Villa Andalucia in
Competa. In case there is no need of pickup
service, there will be a designated meeting point.
• Free time to get to know Malaga city. Information, maps and tips will be provided.
• Transport from the city centre to the fishermen neighbourhood.
• Guided tour from the antique summer resort used for the noble families in early 20th Century in
Malaga to the traditional fishermen neighbourhood.
• Maritime museum visit where there are still people constructing boats with the same Phoenician
techniques.
• Malaguenean “espetos” master class and workshop conducted by a local fisherman.
• Thematic meal consisting in the “Espetos”. Bread and beer or wine or soft drink included.
Day 4
Free
Enjoy your free time, relax at Villa Andalucia, discover Nerja and its caves, Frigiliana and the
muslim past, Granada and the Alhambra … take a dip in the beach, hike around these beautiful
mountains …
We will be pleased to give you all the information you need.
Ask us for advice!!
Day 5
Subtropical bites
Gastronomy
Subtropical fruits in Europe?
Discover the relation between these fruits and the economy of this
specific area. Get to know the special conditions that made this area
ideal for these fruits in a unique plantation. Fruits that initially you will
think exclusive for tropical countries: mangoes, avocados, custard
apple, litchi passion fruit… Taste these subtropical flavours!
Meet the farmer and his plantation with ecological certification and
enjoy this special day surrounded by subtropical nature.
17.00 h Transport from Villa Andalucia to the subtropical yard (26
min). A different meeting point for the group might be arranged
17.30 h Guided tour in the subtropical plantation.
19.45 h Cooking class with subtropical fruits.
20.15 h Degustation
20.45 h Transport back to the accommodation
Note: Timing subject to flexible adaptation based on group specific interests or needs
The experience: “Subtropical bites” includes:
• Transportation for all the participants of the
experience, including pick up at Villa Andalucia in
Competa. In case there is no need of pickup
service, there will be a designated meeting point.
• Guided tour in the subtropical plantation of
mangoes, avocados, custard apple, litchi passion
fruit and others. Explanation about the cultivation,
special cares and harvesting process. The tour
will be guided by the farmer of this ecological farm
with ecological certification who works to obtain a
“Gourmet” product of the best quality.
• Cooking class with mangoes: gourmet jam. Fruits and jam tasting.
Gastronomic combinations.
• Gifts and goodbye.
Day 6
Andalusian Golden treasure; The Muscatel Wine
Gastronomy
From the Andalusian vineyards direct to your
palate, meet the whole productive process of the
traditional Andalusian wine and taste it. Discover
all the secrets that have made these wines and
raisins a world rename during centuries, such the
Sherry and Muscatel.
Experience and taste the wonders of this land in
this tour dedicated to the fragrances and flavours
of this unique treasure. Get to know a local farm
and winery. Come to our tasting course and
please your senses with these wines.
10.00 h Transport to the winery in the Axarquia region. Coffee during the trip
11.00 h Guided tour through the vineyard
11.45 h Guided tour by the production facilities and cellar
12.45 h Wine tasting
13.15 h Transport back to Villa Andalucia
The experience: “Andalusian Golden treasure; The Muscatel Wine”
includes:
• Transportation for all the participants of the experience, including pick
up at Villa Andalucia in Competa. In case there is no need of pickup
service, there will be a designated meeting point.
• The Axarquia region is the cradle of one of the grapes varieties
famous by its white, sweet and dry wines.
• Tour through the vineyard, guided by the farmer explaining all the
wine process and the types of grapes.
• Tour through the wine familiar museum of a local company and cellar.
• Introduction to the wine tasting and wine tasting of three different local wines.
• Gifts and goodbye.
• Transport back to Villa Andalucia.
Day 7
Free
Enjoy your free time, relax at Villa Andalucia, discover Nerja and its caves, Frigiliana and the
muslim past, Granada and the Alhambra … take a dip in the beach, hike around these beautiful
mountains …
We will be pleased to give you all the information you need.
Ask us for advice!!
Day 8
Drop off service to the airport of Malaga
It was a pleasure to guide your Smart Holidays in Andalusia. Please come back soon, there is
plenty more to discover
SMART HOLIDAYS ANDALUSIA
Smart Holidays Andalusia, is a Cultural Management Enterprise dedicated to the active promotion
and diffusion of the Andalusian cultural and natural values through a number of unique touristic
services under what we called "SMART TOURISM". Smart Holidays Andalusia's Smart Tourism
(a trade mark protected under a Creative Common License since 2013) is a balanced mix of
travelling, hands-on learning and bespoken premium quality attention to the clients, with a
distinctive and exclusive focus in the natural and cultural heritage of Andalusia and its values.
Andalusia's charm for the international traveller shall not limit to its beaches and its privileged
weather, but Andalusia's appeals for the international traveller shall not be limited to its beaches
and its privileged weather. There is a wide spectrum of local themes and fields directly linked to
the essences of Andalusia which are demanded by the travellers and which are currently
underutilized. The soul of that Spain that lays in the collective unconscious of the international
travellers is Andalusia; the Andalusian gastronomic, artistic, folkloric, historic and human
heritages go beyond the commercially traded topics about this region through the massive
tourism, and it is actually, in most of the cases, broadly unknown for the international visitor.
Smart Holidays Andalusia's mission is to fulfil this demand, overcoming any language and
communication barriers, and developing thematic touristic activities for the international market
and exclusively dedicated to aspects related with Andalusia and its heritage. Smart Holidays
Andalusia is the link between the international traveller and the authentic and distinctive
milestones that build up the Andalusian culture.
HOW DO WE DO IT?
Through our specially design tourist activities, we make accessible the Andalusian material and
immaterial heritage to the international visitors; by bringing them closer to it, we introduce the
traveller into an overwhelming learning experience in the thematic field of interest combining site
visits with hands-on activities and educated explanations on the matter by professional guides and
masters. We do believe, at Smart Holidays Andalusia, that thematic experiences can only
complete when they involve our five senses, and it is for this that all our services include
multimedia support, tastings and bespoken interactive activities so that our client feels embedded
by Andalusia.
In this particular occasion, we have designed exclusive thematic tourism pack for Villa Andalucía
combining essential areas of the Andalusian Heritage with the comfort and the distinctive touch
provided for the travellers by our partner hotel. This Smart Holidays Andalusia's tailored activities
for the guests of Villa Andalucia are geographically focused in Malaga and its province, they have
been designed to be enjoyed by reduced groups from 2 to 6 persons, and their main focal areas
are the Gastronomic Culture of Andalusia and the Cultural Heritage of this region.