These holidays have been created and are run by two husband-andwife teams, Hugh and Jane Arbuthnott in Andalucía and Morocco , and Adam Hopkins and Gaby Macphedran in Extremadura , the Canaries and the route to Santiago . They all live in Spain and are devoted to the people and their culture and will show you places and aspects of life far removed from every day tourism. The programme of holidays in this brochure is for mixed groups of no more than 15 in which you are likely to meet interesting people from various walks of life. Holidays may also be reserved for exclusive private parties.

WALKING IN THE CANARIES for the more energetic walker amongst volcanic mountains on the islands of Tenerife and La Palma with some of the best winter climate in Europe.

ANDALUCÍAN HOUSE PARTIES in a beautiful setting in great comfort, delicious home cooked food and quality wines with a range of organised activities to fit the party.

PAINTING IN ANDALUCÍA & MOROCCO with expert tuition for the beginner and experienced painter using water colour, oils, acrylic or charcoal.

BIRD WATCHING IN ANDALUCÍA & MOROCCO with one of Spain 's best known ornithologists on the great migratory route between Africa and Europe, the Coto Doñana and the wetlands of northern Morocco.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE IN ANDALUCÍA with Richard Greenly, one of Britain 's leading photographers, combined with a holiday in the comfort of Almuña.

GOLF IN ANDALUCÍA & MOROCCO playing golf at a combination of courses Sotogrande, Tangier, Rabat , Seville and Cordoba with plenty to do for the non-golfer

MOORISH HISTORICAL TOUR covers the period 711 -1492 when the Moors ruled in Spain , with illustrated lectures and visits to Cordoba , Granada and the frontier citadels.

A CULINARY EXPEDITION IN ANDALUCÍA from Almuña to the food and fish markets of Cádiz and Sanlucar with cooking demonstrations by Jane Arbuthnott

A BRIDGE HOLIDAY based at Almuña with expert tuition for beginners and intermediate players. There will also be plenty of exercise walking expeditions, golf and swimming etc.

Eating and drinking well is hugely important and great care is taken to introduce you to the best that is eaten in the area. The same attention is given to the quality of wine, selected from the finest regions of each country.

Whether in the hubbub of a square in Portugal or the solitude of a Spanish sierra, comfort is a high priority, but not in soulless hotels. Places to stay have been found of great charm and are often totally private.

The climate in the Iberian Peninsula in spring and autumn is usually most agreeable when clear blue skies, a pleasant temperature and gentle breezes can be expected. The Canaries are renowned for most pleasing weather during the European winter.