Culinary Travel Adventures in Spain
Join Chef Esmeraldo for Cooking • Tasting • Touring
Start your day like a typical Spaniard with freshly squeezed orange juice and café con leche, followed by a leisurely breakfast.
Learn to prepare Spanish delicacies such as Cordero Asado, Paella, Cochinillo, Gambas, Churros, Empanada de Batallon, Pulpo a la Gallega, Gazpacho, and Tapas Tradicional in a hands-on cooking class with Chef Esmeraldo.
Feast on your creations with a selection of Spanish wines, sangria, cava, and orujo.
The afternoon may include trekking, visits to wineries, cathedrals, and castles or, if you choose, a siesta.
Chef Esmeraldo will take you to specially selected restaurants where he has created dishes based on traditional Spanish recipes, and paired them with Spanish wines.
Pozos – Nestled among the rolling hills and peaks of Mount Teleno, Chef Esmeraldo’s picturesque village of Pozos is surrounded by old oak trees, spring fed creeks, big skies, starry nights, and fresh mountain air. Enjoy traditional cooking classes using local produce, nature trekking, and local village history.
Astorga – Tour Roman ruins, Cathedral de Santa María de Astorga, the Episcopal Palace designed by Antoni Gaudí, and explore Margarato cuisine in hands-on cooking class.
León – Tour Basilica de San Isidora, Casa de Botines, Hostal San Marcos, León Cathedral. Join the locals in the Barrio Humedo district for tapas and wine, and enjoy leisure time for strolling the streets and browsing the shops.
Camino de Santiago – Visit Rabanal, Foncebadón, Cruz de Ferro, and Castrillo de los Polvazares for a glimpse into a pilgrim’s journey.
Bodegas y viñedos – Unique and locally owned wineries and vineyards in el Bierzo.
Our all-inclusive tours are leisurely paced Spanish cuisine and wine experiences. Take in the tastes, culture, and history of Spain while strolling the old streets of Astorga, Pozos, and León. Enjoy exclusive visits to bodegas, historical sites, and local artisans.
-Cooking classes with Chef Esmerald0
-Local markets and the freshest ingredients
-Nature walks, trekking
-A dossier of recipes for you to take home
-Accommodation in Paradores, charming casas rurales,and boutique hotels
-Private transportation
-Pickup and drop-off at airport or train station in León
