“Exclusively Granada” Culinary and Cultural Excursion: The Muslim empire occupied Spain for over 800 years, making significant impacts culturally, as well as shaping the culinary habits of the Spanish people. They introduced eggplant, spinach, sugar cane, rice, apricots, citrus and pomegranates, as well as modern farming methods such as irrigation ditches and draining systems.
We invite you to savour this ancient (yet still thriving) culture by discovering Islamic civilisation via gastronomic exploration. Immerse yourself in the magic, seduction, exoticism and greatness of the Muslim empire by choosing our 'Exclusively Granada' day excursion.
The Food of Granada in Southern Spain: The city of Granada sits at a culinary crossroads which looks south to North Africa for sweet flavours and spices, north to the mountains for hearty fare, and west to the Atlantic and east to the wider Mediterranean for the bounty of the sea. The most renowned product is the jamon iberico, an air-cured ham made from the small, pata negra pigs that feed on acorns in the Alpajarra woodland meadows.
Your Personal Gastronomic Tour in Granada: After enjoying an early breakfast you'll be taken to Granada for a private guided tour of the Alhambra and the Albayzin neighbourhoods, both UNESCO Heritage Sites. To the east of the Alhambra fortress are the magnificent Generalife gardens which surround the former rural residence of the Caliphs who ruled this part of Spain between roughly the 9th and 14th centuries.
We will then introduce you to some of the finest local food available. Lunch will be enjoyed at one of the best local taverns so you can sample some of the delicacies of Granada before sitting back and taking in the sights out the window as your personal driver returns you to El Carligto.
At a Glance: The “Exclusively Granada” culinary excursion is a 10-hour excursion from 8am until 6pm. Private vehicle and driver (if required). Private official guide, entrance tickets to Alhambra & Albaycín guided tour, lunch (food & drinks), all taxes included. To book, enquire further, or for any additional details please get in touch here.